Today, just a couple of provincial news stories about off leash recreation areas.
Could Regina’s dog parks be more accessible? Regina Leader-Post Updated: August 17, 2018
“Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.”– Orhan Pamuk
Can your service dog enjoy the water in the summer months?
Are Off Leash Recreation Areas a Good Idea for Service Dogs?
Where do Service Dogs and their owners go in Saskatoon for recreation?
Where to Service Dogs, and their owners go for recreation in other cities around the world?
Do Service Dogs have exercise needs met by their owners, or are the owner dependent on a support system to walk their dogs to meet the dogs needs?
If a person is physically challenged with a walker or wheelchair, and own a pet or Service Dog, can they walk their own dog?
Should a physically challenged person be able to have independence and walk their own dog, or should they have a support system to help care for their pet?
What are your comments?
Where would one walk in Saskatoon with a Service Dog?
How do other cities compare?
For directions as to how to drive to “George Genereux” Urban Regional Park
For directions on how to drive to Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
For more information:
Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada north of Cedar Villa Road, within city limits, in the furthest south west area of the city. 52° 06′ 106° 45′
Addresses:
Part SE 23-36-6 – Afforestation Area – 241 Township Road 362-A
Part SE 23-36-6 – SW Off-Leash Recreation Area (Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area ) – 355 Township Road 362-A
S ½ 22-36-6 Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area (West of SW OLRA) – 467 Township Road 362-A
NE 21-36-6 “George Genereux” Afforestation Area – 133 Range Road 3063
Wikimapia Map: type in Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
Google Maps South West Off Leash area location pin at parking lot
Web page: https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com
Where is the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area? with map
Where is the George Genereux Urban Regional Park (Afforestation Area)? with map
Facebook Group Page: Users of the George Genereux Urban Regional Park
Facebook group page : Users of the St Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
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What was Richard St. Barbe Baker’s mission, that he imparted to the Watu Wa Miti, the very first forest scouts or forest guides? To protect the native forest, plant ten native trees each year, and take care of trees everywhere.
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Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area. George Genereux Urban Regional Park. 
Kind of off topic, and not very helpful to you, but I had to worry about this after my hip replacement this past spring/summer. Who was going to walk my two (large) dogs while I was absolutely not able to walk them safely? I had never thought before of how this would be a problem for a marginally mobile person with a service dog. Now I think about it. I have no idea what people do, especially people like me with no spouse or family. I’m fine now and can walk my dogs (Yay!) but not everyone is so lucky and maybe I will not always be. Good post.
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This is true. It is truly a challenge. I often think of a young lady who is blind at church, and her seeing eye dog. Are they able to go out and let the pooch have a momentary time off from his duties? Good to hear you are round and about again. It certainly would be quite the change in the usual lifestyle for a spell indeed.
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I am loving walking without having to think about it, taking real strides and moving along briskly. I know I’m lucky. My dad had MS and back in the 1960s there were no accomodations for handicapped people. It was very challenging for him to do anything.
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