We like dogs very much. However, we are very much against having dogs allowed in Coulon Park. My wife and I have been walking and enjoying Coulon Park for more than 10 years. One of the many wonderful things about Coulon is not having to worry about stepping in dog doo. No matter how good the intentions, if dogs are allowed, there will soon be piles of messy smelly stuff along the trail and grassy areas. Even if only allowed in the northern part of the park, it will be next to impossible to police this and to keep the animals from going south to other parts of the park – to get to their car, to get something to eat, etc.

Coulon Park is truly a treasure for Renton. The city has had to make cuts in the staffing at the park and there are now only three full-time people. Let’s not add more work and headaches to their jobs.

Renton recently opened a beautiful fully fenced dog park. Please don’t allow Coulon to be a dog park as well.

Stan Sivesind

Renton