Please leash dogs at China Basin Park lawn
I live in Mission Bay and today at the large lawn area in China Basin Park, I asked someone to leash their dog because this is not an off-leash dog park. I had my baby with me and we are playing on the lawn.
The owner responded: “It’s not a baby park.”
Honestly that response bothered me more than the off-leash dog itself.
Public parks are shared spaces. Babies, toddlers, kids, elderly people, runners, picnickers, and dog owners all use them. But unless an area is specifically designated off-leash, dogs are supposed to be leashed.
This is especially an issue at the large lawn in China Basin Park / Mission Bay where I increasingly see dogs running freely around families and strollers.
I know many owners believe their dog is “friendly,” but strangers should not have to assume that. Even friendly dogs can jump on toddlers, scare children, run through picnics, or approach reactive dogs.
Curious if other Mission Bay residents have noticed the same thing recently.