New Dog Park Possible In North Stamford: Report

STAMFORD, CT — The city of Stamford is looking at possibly adding a dog park to Scofieldtown Park, although a recent public hearing featured mixed feelings from residents, according to the Stamford Advocate.

The public hearing was held by the city's Parks and Recreation Commission last week. Residents who spoke in favor said a dog park in North Stamford would benefit many people, while others expressed concerns about disrupting wildlife or taking away open space, the Advocate reported, among other concerns.

Scofieldtown Park is an 18-acre suburban park in North Stamford. Located right across the street from Scofield Middle School, it has continued to see renovations over the years, the city of Stamford website says.

The park has public tennis courts and a walking path that loops around the park.

Commission member Michael Tedder said residents wouldn't just be allowed to walk into the dog park. Instead, it would be similar to a dog park at Waveny Park in New Canaan where users receive a special tag for their dog's collar and a PIN code to enter the gate, the Advocate reported.

A 2013 plan for Scofieldtown Park included space for a dog park on the grounds, the Advocate noted. Further discussion is expected.

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