Some Hoboken Residents Want Dog Runs Open 24 Hours, Survey Says

Hoboken NJ

30 July, 2021

2:16 PM

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HOBOKEN, NJ — Dogs don't make the rules, but they do make lots of other things. That's why they often have to head outside at inconvenient hours for their owners. Many residents want the dog runs to stay open for 24 hours even if parks do not, the city said Friday, releasing survey results. The survey showed that 52 percent of those who answered would prefer the runs to be open 24 hours, while about 40 percent supported extended hours until 10 p.m. The results are in! According to our survey, residents use dog runs primarily before and after normal business hours and most survey respondents believe dog runs should be open 24 hours a day. Results also indicate that Church Square Park's dog run is the most heavily used. pic.twitter.com/IQ8GEXLV0M— City of Hoboken (@CityofHoboken) July 30, 2021Some residents have complained about noise or other issues. If any resident around Church Sq. Park thinks the dog run should be moved out of it, contact me so we can present a petition to the city to move it to another location. It does not belong here and ruins quality of life.— Alexander M. Santora (@padrehoboken) May 31, 2021 They need to move it because the sick people in the hospital and emergency room that's directly across the street is also impacted by this crazy dogs barking.— patriciawaiters (@patrici66180013) June 6, 2021 Patch will update the story if the city releases new guidance in response to the poll. Want updates on breaking news when it happens? You can sign up for occasional breaking news alerts in Hoboken, or for a daily newsletter at 6 a.m. each morning with local news. Don't miss the stories your neighbors are talking about! Sign up with your preferences here. Got news? Email [email protected]. Got photos? Please include express written permission from the photographer for us to use them. To be the first to get free news alerts with breaking stories in your town, or to get a free local newsletter each morning, sign up for Patch breaking news alerts or daily newsletters.