Re: Oak Bay to consider new off-leash area (News Oct. 16).

Oakdowne Park is a sloped green expanse in a neighbourhood with a growing younger population.

The only two amenities in the park besides a bench and a garbage can for dog poo is a paved pathway. Currently, there are multiple users including any number of owners with off-leash dogs.

This park doesn’t need to be fenced. What it does need is enforcement of current animal bylaws and the addition of playground equipment for children.

Jonathan M. Churchill

Oak Bay