Woodglen Vista Dog Park to Close for Maintenance

The 1-acre off-leash dog area at Woodglen Vista Park will close for five weeks beginning Monday, May 13 to allow public service workers to aerate the turf and re-seed the area with summer grass. It will reopen on June 18.

During the closure, pet owners who enjoy off-leash activity will be able use the Woodglen Vista Park baseball field

Monday through Friday from Dawn to 3pm* and Saturdays and Sundays from Dawn to Dusk* or the fenced dog park at Mast Park open daily from dawn to dusk.

 

“As any dog owner knows, dogs are tough on grass,” said Community Service Director Bill Maertz. “ But that beautiful green lawn is what makes this park so special. So we’re going to close it for maintenance to keep it that way.”

The Woodglen Vista Dog Park is one of the rare off-leash dog parks in the county with a turf (grass) surface.

Reminders to dog owners to pick up after your pet. Pets must be on a leash at all times in any city park, except when in designated off-leash areas. For a list of the designated off-leash areas and hours click here.

*Note: Due to special event reservations the ball field at Woodglen Vista Park will be open for off-leash dog use on Monday, 5/27 from dawn to noon only, Saturday, 6/8 from 6:00 pm to dusk only, and Sunday, 6/9 from 1:00 pm to dusk only.

Woodglen Vista Dog Park to Close for Maintenance

The 1-acre off-leash dog area at Woodglen Vista Park will close for six weeks on Nov. 7 to allow public service workers to aerate the turf and re-seed the area with winter grass. It will reopen on Dec. 19.
During the closure, pet owners who enjoy off-leash activity will be able use the Woodglen Vista Park baseball field or the fenced dog park at Mast Park. Dog park hours at both locations are dawn to dusk.

“As any dog owner knows, dogs are tough on grass,” said Community Service Director Bill Maertz. “ But that beautiful green lawn is what makes this park so special. So we’re going to close it for maintenance to keep it that way.”

The Woodglen Vista Dog Park, which was previously closed for maintenance in June, is one of the rare off-leash dog parks in the county with a turf surface.

Woodglen Vista Dog Park to Reopen Friday

Green turf, a rare amenity at off-leash dog parks, will be available again to pet owners on Friday, June 15, at Woodglen Vista’s fenced-in dog park.

The nearly 1-acre dog park with a luxurious lawn has been closed the past six weeks to allow the grass to recover and for rehabilitative maintenance.

The grass was aerated, re-seeded, fertilized and treated for weeds. City workers also filled ruts and divots with top soil.

“We’d like to thank pet owners for their patience and allowing us to restore this popular

dog park to a more robust condition,” said Community Services Director Bill Maertz.  “In the future, closures will only occur as needed to allow the grass to recover so we can provide a quality experience for pets and humans alike.”

During the recent closure, dog owners were allowed to use the adjacent playing field during morning hours and were guided to Mast Park’s off-leash dog area in the afternoons.

Dog owners can help preserve the lawn by picking up after their pets and stopping animals from digging.  Click here to review dog park rules and regulations.

Grand Opening for Woodglen Vista Dog Park

The city of Santee will officially dedicate the 1-acre off-leash dog park at Woodglen Vista Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17.

The public is invited to come and celebrate this new park amenity, which was completed in August.  There will be prizes and hot dogs provided by the Friends of the Woodglen Vista Dog Park.

Dog Park Grass Needs A Break

In an effort to promote greener and healthier grass, the city intends to close the leash-free fenced dog park at Woodglen Vista Park for a week from Aug. 1 -7.

Dog handlers and their pets will be allowed to use the baseball field east of the fenced dog park.  Signs will be posted advising park users about the temporary relocation of the leash-free zone.

“We need to give the grass a break so we can perform maintenance and prevent the dog park from turning brown,” said Community Services Director Bill Maertz. 

During the closure, city maintenance crews will aerate and seed the turf to promote a more green and robust lawn.

Microchip Your Pet This Sunday

Pet owners can have microchips imbedded into their pets, obtain rabies vaccinations and buy dog licenses at a special clinic scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22 at Mast Park in Santee, 9125 Carlton Hills Blvd.

Microchips, which are available for a $20 fee, are invaluable in reuniting lost animals with their owners. Rabies vaccinations for dogs at least 4 months old and cats at least 3 months old can be purchased for $6.

The County Department of Animal Services is offering to waive late fees for dog owners who renew annual licenses that have lapsed and for those licensing their pet for the first time.

These services are available only to residents of unincorporated areas of San Diego County and those from the following six cities that have a contract with the Animal Services Dept.: San Diego, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar and Santee.

Additional information is available from Animal Services at (619) 767-2675 or on the web at http://www.sddac.com/.