Do you agree with the decision to close outdoor parks completely?

Asked by KTVZ

1,837 Votes

Do you agree with the decision to close outdoor parks completely?

51%

Yes, it's smart Yes, it's smart

49%

No, it's too far No, it's too far

51%

Yes, it's smart

Might as well go full-throttle on enforcing social distancing until we can kick this thing and go back to normal.

Might as well go full-throttle on enforcing social distancing until we can kick this thing and go back to normal. Show Less

2 Comments

oh worm

do yall have any idea how many kids lick the playground equipment

S C

Haha but just saw on the news tonight they closed pilot Butte but people just go around the blockades and hike it anyway , so why bother CRAZY people just do what they want for themselves

49%

No, it's too far

If you're forcing people to isolate for weeks at a time, you have to allow them the freedom to spend time outside. Just put resources into enforcing distance....maybe limit peop... Show More

If you're forcing people to isolate for weeks at a time, you have to allow them the freedom to spend time outside. Just put resources into enforcing distance....maybe limit people? But don't just close the parks. Show Less

9 Comments

Lisa Johnson

If we all stay locked up our immune systems will plummet. I believe we should always take precaution but also not live in fear.

Jake Soelberg

If you don’t want to get infected, stay away from the parks. If you don’t care or don’t think it’s a problem go right ahead and enjoy those parks. It’s not the government’s job to close the parks

C Theiss

Getting outside is important for people’s mental and physical well being as well as immunity boosting. Terrible idea to close trails,etc. where it is very easy to keep a safe distance from others!

Colleen Crowley Hein

It seems like parks, hiking, and camping is the very definition of social distancing. Getting outdoors is the best thing we can do for ourselves right now

M Davis

Outside, fresh air, easy to keep social distance sounds like a good way not to go stir crazy.

k san

I live in NWX and at Discovery Park, people mainly do their walks or walk dogs and maintain social distance or sit on the lawn and sun away from others. I've seen no social gathering, so it's good.

Dave Voiles

It's ridiculous. You don't go to a park to rub shoulders with others, you go to get out and get some fresh air. This whole thing is becoming an exercise in finding out how much control they can have.

Janet Rawlings

I’m assuming that social distancing would be respected, so how better to get out of the house and use up some energy. Must have social distancing though. Move aside on a trail, etc.

Brian H

Keep your distance. Its outdoors. Healthy... nothing better than getting fresh air and excercise.

Asked by KTVZ

231 Votes

With these federal funding cuts are you worried about the effects to our national parks?

58%

Yes Yes

42%

No No

58%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

42%

No

1 Comment

Chris Herndon

I think if managed properly by the Super. The budgets are workable with fewer employees multi tasking and wearing more than one hat!Any buisness can benefit with improved efficiency!!

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

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697 Votes

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

69%

Yes Yes

31%

No No

69%

Yes

6 Comments

Kristi Murdock

Even a friendly dog with excellent recall can cause real problems for the owner walking their reactive dog on leash; a dog running free is highly exciting to other dogs; it's not fair for the owner of the reactive dog to have to deal with that overstimulation in a "leash only" area.

robert weber

I recently I commented that it is not fair. But your comment makes me feel incorrect. I have had a reactive dog before and I feel that your comment is valid.

Kati Magana

If it is a law and you break it regardless of what it refers to that is breaking the law- which by definition is criminal. If you put your pet in a situation that is unsafe that is your responsibility and ergo you are a bad pet owner. Pets are like our kids, it's our job to keep them safe.

Kim Ritchie

yes because they are putting their dog as well as people with leashed pets at risk. Not all dogs like other dogs and not all people are comfortable with strange dogs running up to them.

Ann Thomas

There are laws and rules for a reason. No one should think that laws and rules don't apply to them. If they want their dog off leash then go out in the woods where no one else is or to a fenced dog park.

Deborah Albright

BECAUSE most dog owners that do this have zero respect for others or property.. NEVER pick up poop and feel entitled

Nic Secor

There are leash laws for good reason. On a side note Bend Parks and Recreation need to put up signs at dog parks reminding owners that they are liable for damages their dogs cause to other dogs or humans under Oregon law. Bend PD treat dog parks like they are outside of their jurisdiction.

31%

No

3 Comments

Amanda Jones

A bad dog owner is someone who is not able to care of the animal or mistreats the animal. The person is just not considerate of others and will break the law for whatever reason they may have. *if you have an aggressive dog it is the OWNERS responsibility to keep the dog under control anywhere

Payton Dixson

There are many factors, if your dog has great recall and obeys to stay in a heal being off leash is fine as the dog is still in verbal control. Dogs that do not listen should not be off leash.

robert weber

Maybe there pet is trusted and not reactive. Why does a none relative happy pet need to be restricted?

KTVZ

Do you agree with the decision to close outdoor parks completely?

51% Yes, it's smart Yes, it's smart

49% No, it's too far No, it's too far

51% Yes, it's smart

49% No, it's too far

With these federal funding cuts are you worried about the effects to our national parks?

58% Yes Yes

42% No No

58% Yes

42% No

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

69% Yes Yes

31% No No

69% Yes

31% No

51%

Yes, it's smart Yes, it's smart

49%

No, it's too far No, it's too far

51%

Yes, it's smart

49%

No, it's too far

58%

Yes Yes

42%

No No

58%

Yes

42%

No

69%

Yes Yes

31%

No No

69%

Yes

31%

No