I understand that there should be lawns that prohibit dogs, so that people can run around worry free of stepping in poop. It is a shame that other dog owners have ruined it for other responsible people. Now that there is an official run, there will be extra bags around if people have forgotten.
On the other hand, the dog people, I among them, are the most frequent users of the park. We are out there in all weather, day and night. Perhaps a comprise can be reached that restricts pets from certain areas of the park at specific hours during the day. I don't see a need to give us dog people a hard time when there is no one else in the park.

I am glad that you are a responsible owner, but throwing the tennis ball is how I exercise my dog. She does not play with other dogs and always just minds her own business. I have never had a problem before this. All she wants to do is fetch the ball. The dog attacked her unprovoked. I assumed that since this dog was unleashed in the "dog run" that it would not be vicious. Now, I do not blame any dog for their actions. Dogs are dogs, but I do blame crappy owners. The solution is not to deprive dogs of their toys, but to not have aggressive dogs in the "dog run" with the others.

Is that really necessary? Yes, it is technically and physically a tennis court. BUT, it has been designated as a temporary dog run and it has been used for months by many people in the neighborhood to exercise their dogs off-leash to avoid being ticketed. I'm not sure how that is trashy, it actually seems like some people are trying to be responsible with their pets. I live in this neighborhood because of the park and the community around it. When it is violated by irresponsible people, it is upsetting and other people should be aware of the situation.

Thanks for the kind words and to the folks who were so nice to call the vets in the area right away. I am picking her up in an hour. I am sure she is fine, but will probably be wearing a head cone for a while. The whole situation just sucks. You really can't trust anyone you don't know.

So today in the dog run, I was there as usual to throw the ball for my dog, Rosie. And, there was a tan colored, female pitbull at the other end of the tennis court. As usual, I threw the ball for Rosie and when she went to fetch it, the pitbull viciously attacked her. Nice. So I tell the guy to get his f*ckin, vicious dog out of there. And he starts yelling at me. I am sorry, if your dog is aggressive, do not put into the pen with other dogs. It's that simple. The guy, young hispanic looking dude did not stick around long. And my friend who was on his way back from Basic, said that he saw the guy running away. So if you happen to see this duo, make sure you don't have your dog in there and call Animal control. (not that it has done anything to help in the past.)Anyway, Rosie is now staying overnight at the vet, and has to be put under to have stitches put in. It is expensive and traumatic. I am so sick of irresponsible people. UGH!