Leashes are the Law
Be sure to keep your dog (or other pet) on a leash, especially if you head over to the waterfront. Until we get a dog park, leashes are required in all areas. The Port says that there have been several recent reported incidents of people walking their dogs "off leash" and dogs threatening other visitors within Jack London Square. Omar Benjamin from the Port of Oakland says, "We all know that dogs are required to be "on leash" in the public except in the designated areas/parks. Community "self regulation" is a great concept, but the liability and risk issues are too great especially since we are now following up on formal complaints."

JLDA is working with Nancy Nadel to get a "temporary" dog park put in over by the Soccer Field. If anyone is interested in donating money to help make this happen sooner rather than later, you may want to send email to info@jlda.org.
Posted 10/25/2005