Off leash dogs outside of designated area

I have had a concern expressed to me (via the Friends e-mail) by a user of the park. The user has been in touch with the member of Councillor for the area. In the interests of covering the concerns of all users of the park, I have published the comments (edited) below. In addition, please go to http://lifestyle.sympatico.msn.ca/Living/Pets/ and see the link to Dog Park Etiquette on the left hand side of the page.
Alida

"I just wanted to voice my concern about the park concerning dogs and dog owners. I am a frequent walker of the park, almost every day and more and more I see dogs roaming around off leash. If you approach the owner of the dog, you get nothing but a sarcastic reply ...
I see a lot of seniors that refuse to walk the park any more as they are afraid of the dogs. It just seems that the element is taking over the park and if we don't do something, it will only get worse. People just drive up to the park now and open their car doors and let the dogs run. What can we all do to get OUR park back?"