Meetings scheduled to discuss proposed off-leash areas at three local parks

The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District has scheduled meetings for neighbors of Somerset West, Melilah and Garden Home Parks to discuss the proposed addition of dedicated off-leash areas for dogs at those locations.

The proposal would allow dogs to run off-leash in a designated area of each park at scheduled hours on specific days. The meetings will gather input from park neighbors. No decision on the proposal will be made until after public comments have been received.

Neighbors unable to attend the meeting can submit inquiries or feedback by contacting Lisa Novak at lnovak@thprd.org or 503/645-6433.

Meeting Schedule (all meetings at 6 p.m.)

Somerset West Park: Tuesday, Oct. 22
Howard M. Terpenning Recreation Complex
(Dryland Training Center )
15707 SW Walker Rd., Beaverton

Melilah Park: Thursday, Oct. 24
Same location as above

Garden Home Park: Tuesday, Oct. 29
Garden Home Recreation Center
7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland

About THPRD

Formed in 1955, THPRD is the largest special park district in Oregon, spanning about 50 square miles and serving 230,000 residents in the greater Beaverton area. The district provides year-round recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. Offerings include thousands of widely diverse classes, 90 park sites with active recreational amenities, 60 miles of trails, eight swim centers, six recreation centers, and 1,400 acres of natural areas. For more information, visit www.thprd.org or call 503/645-6433.