Comments from people who have signed the petition include:

“They are planning to turn the driest part of the park into a bog. Other flat grassy areas nearby are unusable when it rains – you sink up to your ankles. Consultation has come far too late. Don’t wreck the off-leash area – it is the best part about living in FTG”

“This beautiful area is the only off-leash dog park for miles. It has built a real community of dog walkers. Other wetlands built by the council have been very disappointing.”

“This will destroy the parkland, the only area for families to play, or dogs to go off-lead. No community consultation. Council held this tightly for four years before announcing it was ‘going to happen’.”

“Very important for the community to maintain this area for dogs. This has always been a dog friendly park.”