Dog parks are the new singles bars
This article describing a park in Utah illustrates the benefits of dog parks in terms of building community:
While the park certainly offers an ideal environment for Washington County’s canines, Henderson said it also serves as an excellent venue for dog owners to congregate
When she moved to St. George three years ago, Henderson said she had trouble meeting new people, but things began to change when the St. George Dog Park opened in July, and she has since gained the friendship of many fellow park visitors.
“Where am I going to go? Certainly not to a bar,” She said. “(The park) is important for people and dogs.”
The movie Dog Park (released in 1998) highlighted the singles aspect, so this is certainly nothing new. But in a suburban setting like Maynard there are few venues for meeting new people, so a dog park might be a welcome new gathering place for the community.
