Make Johnsons Beach a DOG FRIENDLY BEACH PARK
As we have no dog friendly beaches and this end of the city has no dog park near or easily accessible to those unable to walk a steep trail I would like it considered that Johnson's beach is the perfect location to designate a dog friendly beach. It's small, remote from other beaches enough that it would cause no issues and yet easily accessible to everyone by walk, driving or bus. Leash laws could still be intact which means no fencing would be needed while allowing dogs to cool down especially on those severely hot days.
Poop and scoop laws can still be enforced and all using the beach can be encouraged to report any who fail to follow it. This would mean no real cost would be placed on the city by simply allowing the animals to access the water.
Thank you for your participation in the City’s suggestion forum. We are sorry this update is being provided so late; the staff memo linked below was missed.
A staff memo from the Engineering Department was circulated to City Council (General Committee) on January 7, 2019. The memo was in response to two suggestions on this forum: “Make Johnsons Beach a DOG FRIENDLY BEACH PARK” and “Open a waterfront dog park”. Please refer to the full memo: https://bit.ly/3129NN9 .
In short, “as per the recommendations of the 2013 Barrie Waterfront and Marina Strategic Plan, when the Gables 2008 Master Plan is updated, staff will revisit whether this park is a viable location for a dog water access beach.” An update to the Gables Master Plan is forecast for 2024.
As per the established process for suggestions that reach 500 votes (Under Review), City councillors had three possible decisions in response to the memo in January 2019:
1. Refer the memo to staff for a report (suggestion would later be classified as Completed or Received for Information)
2. Refer the memo to a reference committee (suggestion would later be classified as Completed or Received for Information)
3. Take no action (suggestion would be classified as Received for Information)
No immediate action was taken in response to this memo in 2019, and this suggestion has therefore been classified as Received for Information.
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• Legislative Information Portal: https://barrie.legistar.com
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Babbs Coady commented
There are 5 beaches in Barrie, this is simply asking for a single one in the north end where there is no place for dogs to be allowed water access to have some while following all the other in place bylaws regarding leashes and clean up.
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Anonymous
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Not all kids like dogs and some ppl with dogs don't care to pick up after them.. It would be sad if the beach was ruined bc dogs were in the water and crap in the water... Pick a different place for dogs to swim.. Or get out the hose and spray them down...
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This is why I requested it only be made so LEASHED dogs are allowed access. It limits usage and all bylaws regarding leashes and pick up would still be enforced as well as we, as the public, can help ensure this by willingness to report any misuse if needed. We can use our cell phone cameras and take a picture to report them too. I don't abide by anyone disrespecting the laws of the city or that of any families using it. Heck I'd happily volunteer to help ensure this if that could be done.
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Anonymous
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Not sure if i would have any effect on this , since i am in Penetanguishene, but i understand the problems with finding suitable areas for pets. They need excersize and cooling too.
Looking at it geographically i agree this should be allowed -
Anonymous
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I am fully open to this idea as long as it doesn't affect the use for us humans who live in the area. I have found once a beach is made a "dog beach" people tend to think that means they no longer have to clean up after their animals.
I moved to the east end specifically for.the convenience of everything beach inclided. I would hate to no longer be able to use it without risk of stepping in some nasty. -
Anonymous
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Please make it a dog beach
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Shelly
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Yes please or the area by Minet's Point. So secluded with a nice hill for exercise.
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Anonymous
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I am tired of driving out of the city to cool down my dog....would be a GREAT idea for this city to become more dog and dog owner friendly
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Cat
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Barrie needs a dog beach for sure!
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Lori Oschefski commented
my dog like water also!! We need a dog friendly park!!
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Jess Love commented
Love this idea
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Tracy
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Yes please!!
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Anonymous
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I agree that the city needs a dog friendly beach
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Anonymous
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I would use it for sure. I am OK with leashed dogs. I can swim with them on leash.
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Anonymous
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great idea
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Anonymous
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Would love to have a place to take my dogs swimming to cool off.
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Anonymous
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I have 2 labs and am constantly on the search for a safe place for them to swim... I find myself often sneaking down to Johnson's beach in the evening hoping bi law doesn't catch me because there is no safe place for my water loving dogs to get their swim on!
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Kathie Capewell
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I think this is a great idea and myself and my dog would make great use of a dog friendly beach in the city!
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jane
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Amazing idea !! Thank you for posting !