"Shall We Create a Dog Playground Here?" Gangseo-gu Asks for Opinions Amid Flood of Complaints

Gangseo-gu Registered Pet Dogs Third Most in Seoul
Many Opinions for Creation Near Residential Areas...
Related Law Amendment Allows Installation Near Rivers
630㎡ Scale by Anyangcheon Riverside in Yeomchang-dong

"A dog playground is a necessary facility, but since residents' opinions may differ regarding the location, we are conducting a survey to hear residents' views before deciding on the project implementation." (Jin Gyo-hoon, Mayor of Gangseo-gu)

Gangseo-gu, Seoul (Mayor Jin Gyo-hoon) announced on the 25th that it will conduct a survey on the creation of the 'Anyangcheon Dog Playground' until the 10th of next month. The target site is a vacant lot (630㎡) around 222 Yeomchang-dong by the Anyangcheon riverside, and the survey will target 1,000 residents.

Gangseo-gu is conducting the survey on whether to install a dog playground at a specific location due to related civil complaints. Although there are many requests from pet owners for installation, opinions on the location vary, and there are also voices opposing the use of taxes for facilities solely for pet owners. In particular, while there is a flood of requests from residents to create dog playgrounds near apartment complexes or residential areas, opposing opinions have made project implementation difficult.

Meanwhile, after the revision of the River Act last year allowing facility installation near rivers separated from residential areas, the district began reviewing the installation of a dog playground near Anyangcheon. The number of registered dogs in the district is 37,785, ranking third among Seoul's 25 autonomous districts, but the lack of facilities for pet owners and their dogs nearby was also a reason.

If a dog playground is installed here, the district explained that it would be possible to set up separate large dog playgrounds with fences and isolation facilities, as well as playgrounds for medium and small dogs, along with rest facilities such as shade tents and benches.

The survey items consist of ▲ support or opposition to the creation of the dog playground and reasons ▲ appropriateness of the location ▲ other opinions related to pet policies. Participation can be made by accessing the QR code in the announcement on the district's website (Notices/News) and submitting responses. The district plans to conduct on-site surveys near Anyangcheon and Yeomchang-dong along with the online survey.

If the project proceeds, after preliminary preparations such as basic and detailed design services related to playground creation and river occupancy permits this year, the dog playground will be created in 2025 with support from the Seoul Metropolitan Government. For more details, please contact the Gangseo-gu Regional Economy Division.

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