As a longtime resident with two dogs, I find it very difficult to find places to walk them since we also don't allow even leashed dogs in the park. I've always been surprised--and dismayed--at how undog-friendly Teaneck is in comparison to so many other towns.

Where there was once a pool there was also attendance from locals, as there is near baseball parks, etc.--there is one down the block from me and I'm fine with it. The type of people that bother to take dogs to a dog run are not people who think it's ok to let their dogs poop and not pick up after them and run around barking & bothering anyone. We are people who care about our animals and the community at large.

As a tax-paying responsible citizen, I've always felt my dogs deserve acceptance from the community as long as they're well-behaved and in control.

So come on, Teaneck, stop being such haters and thow us a bone here! ; )

I have lived next to Phelps Park for over 20 years. I have never seen so many kids use this park than I have in the last 3 years. I can not imagine how a pool would be a great asset to the kids of this neighborhood. Dogs can walk anywhere but kids can not swim anywhere. I have 2 children myself ages 10 and 4. Every year there is less and less to do with them especially with a failing economy. Restore the pool !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! k_trina08@yahoo.com if you want to sign my petition for this DOG RUN initiative. KATRINA HENRY

Because this is part of living within a community and not within an extrememly rural area. Dog owners tax dollars pay towards amenities they may never use as well, childless people pay into a school system, those who dont own vehicles pay into the upkeep of the roads, and so on. This is not a difficult concept to grasp.

I cant think of one topic I've ever seen you post in that wasnt a negative comment from you. Perhaps I'd the costs of living here and recreational choices are too much for you, you should look into moving into a community that better serves your needs as there seems to be NOTHING in Teaneck you approve of.

Dog owners pay taxes like everyone else in this town so why can't some of it be used to have a place for the dogs to run freely. It's not high cost or high maintenance. We continue to spend our disposable income in other town when we are out because we have so little to offer.

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You keep on trucked little lady ; )

You are making a lot of assumptions about me. I'm unsure how you are able to decern anything about me as a person nor my stance on taxation from pointing out your consistent negative rambelings.

I do think our taxes are absurde for what we get here in NJ. I also have taken the time to learn that it is not from things like dog parks etc. Please take the time to do a breakdown on your own taxes and see where your dollars are actually being spent. You'd be surprised at how little of your total tax dollar actually stays within Teaneck

Totally agree with you James, it is hilarious! Any activity at all from a swing to a basketball hoop will bring people and cars. Geez, come on. There are also streets that can be parked on. I think most people spend a limited time at a dog park anyway so they are in and out fairly quickly. Thanks Keith, who would know better than someone who actually lives there.

well Teaneck does have a noise ordinance...a call to the local cops will get it to stop :)

Karin, I'm all for people having fun and throwing a party and the ordinance they were talking about (I think) was for a time limit of a few hours. The parties that start with music blasting around 11am and are still going strong at 9pm are a bit much for residents that live around the area.

well I suggest you get someone to enforce Code 27-3 section (M) then...

Can I combine that with 26-27(a) for a double?

Well lets hope that the dogs dont bring any boom boxes with them.

Actually to the best of my knowledge Teaneck does NOT have a noise ordinance. They generally say that people just need to be considerate all the time. In a perfect world this would be nice. Call the police and ask.

Sec. 21-15. Unnecessary noise unlawful.

http://www.ecode360.com/13649866?highlight=noises,noise#13649866

There is simply no way the cops can diagnose what music coming from the parks falls under such subjective categories. Neither are they going to carry decibel measuring equipment.

There's really no reason for people to need an amplified sound system in a park like Phelps. Every park is different - Votee is made for such large and loud gatherings and doesn't have people living around the periphery. Phelps is not and is surrounded by neighbors.

"that reproduces or amplifies sound in such a manner as to create a noise disturbance to any person on adjoining residential property between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 a.m. on the following day, and further provided that in no event shall the use of sound reproduction systems and/or electrified musical instruments exceed three consecutive hours for any event."....CODE 27-3 (M)

3 hour cap on loud obnoxious boom-boxes in parks....

If only I didn't have to wait until after sundown to be able to use the phone.

I dOnt find the need for ANY amplification in such a small park surrounded by houses by average people throwing an event. If it's required, they could either use a large park (like Votee) or get a permit.

Perhaps the people annoying you with their loud music are actually suffering from some sort of hearing impairment? mental impairment? Have you ever gone up to these offenders (noise) and asked if they could lower the volume?