For Davis residents and their four-legged friends, it's time to pause the playdates. In an announcement that may dampen the spirits of the local canine community, Toad Hollow Dog Park has officially closed its gates due to flooding caused by rainy weather. According to the city's website, the dog park is designed as a retention basin for overflow and is notably the last to drain, given its location at the lowest point in the city.
While pet owners might have to look for alternative walks and frolics, the park's current unusable state is a mechanism of the city's infrastructure, planned to deal with excess water in such weather events. The situation, as inconvenient as it may be for the park's two and four-legged patrons, is temporary. As mentioned in the same announcement, city staff will reassess the park's condition tomorrow, hoping it will dry enough to welcome back the dogs.
The city is keeping communication lines open to keep residents informed. An email update will be sent to subscribers once the park is ready to reopen. The city also thanked everyone for their understanding during this wet pause.
