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New Open Space – Dog Run At Sembawang Park
The weekend is
finally here. So, the question today is… Have you visited the Dog Run at
Sembawang Park? If you haven’t, here are what The Wong Dogs thought about our
first visit.
Officially opened in
mid-September this year, there was much fanfare (the opening coincided with a pet carnival )when quiet Sembawang Park was
set to be the location of Singapore’s sixth dog park (there are so many?!).
However, the Dog Run
at Sembawang Park did not come easy. When The Wong Dogs visited, I was told that nearby residents have been appealing for a dedicated space for quite a while
now. “We kept pestering our Member of Parliament (MP) since there was so much
open space at Sembawang Park. After so many years, this dream has finally
become reality,” said a regular park visitor.
Unlike most dog runs,
Sembawang Park’s is interestingly different. Instead of facing a flat piece of
land, dog owners will quickly realise that the fenced-up area is located along
a slope – making for quite the workout for our pets.
Did you know that Singapore
currently has five other dog parks located at Bishan-AMK Park, Clementi Woods
Park, Jalan Pari Burong Playground, Katong Park and West Coast Park. I certainly
did not know that there were any at Clementi Woods Park and Jalan Pari Burong
Playground!
While we start
planning our visits to some of these rarely mentioned Dog Runs, here is what The Wong
Dogs thought about the dog run at Sembawang Park.
THE WONG DOGS REVIEW
My first thought was, "Like that only?". But hey, let's give Cory and Cole a chance first.
As mentioned, the
slope allows for our furkids to expand more energy as compared to other places.
Cory and Cole would accompany me to the bottom of the hill before we made a
dash to the top. Hey, a dog run does not mean pet owners should just be
standing around, right? Though unique,
furkids with limb disorders would be advised against too much physical activity
here. Dogs with hip dysplasia and luxating patella are advised not to do too much
leg work on such a gradient.
Drivers will
definitely love that there is ample parking. With two huge car parks (Car Park 1 and Car Park 2) on either
entrances, I would recommend you park at the entrance further up as it is closer to the Dog Run.
However, there are some
major flaws that we noticed on our first visit to the Dog Run at Sembawang Park.
Hopefully these will be rectified soon.
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The lack of a water point. Unlike the dog run at
Bishan-AMK Park and West Coast Park, there was no water supply! The nearest is
outside the fenced-up area 200 metres away at the park’s toilet.
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A gaping hole at the side of the fence which
leads to a construction site. An extremely dangerous flaw, especially for
canines with poor recall. I personally saw a dog disappear underneath to
retrieve his catch toy and even though he returned in five seconds, not every
furkid is so fortunate.
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No lighting. By 7pm, the Dog Run was pitch dark.
Other dog parks are well-lit with Bishan-AMK Park conducting Agility classes in
the evenings.
In a nutshell, it is
commendable that more open spaces are being converted into dog runs for our
furkids to play their hearts out. However, as I do not live in the vicinity, (25
minutes by car), visits here will be rare. But The Wongs Dogs are more than
willing to meet friends if they ask! :)
The Dog Run aside,
this is my first visit and it made me realise what a serene and huge place
Sembawang Park is. With plans to do a mini hike along its coastal Park
Connector. Now, I am really excited!
For more information
on the Dog Run at Sembawang Park, you can visit the website here.
Labels: dog park, dog run, dogs, dogsofinstasg, miniature schnauzer, mixed breed, north, pets, sembawang park, singapore special
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