SOLLEY Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 The sand that has appeared on Peckham rye- childrens sand play area or dog toilet? Currently being used as both. You put sand in the middle of a park kids are going to want to jump in it (mine included) & dogs will poo in it (mine tried but I didn't let her unlike other dog owners) Pretty disgusting & a little confusing.. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/61387-sand-in-peckham-rye-park/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Aelfheah Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 It is a bit odd. Seems to be proper 'play sand' as opposed to builders sand as well... Which adds to the confusion as to the intention. Anyone know why it's there? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/61387-sand-in-peckham-rye-park/#findComment-856583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Aelfheah Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 ... There were loads of kids playing thre the other day. Anyone letting heir dog use it as a toilet should have their noses rubbed in the 'doings'. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/61387-sand-in-peckham-rye-park/#findComment-856584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Aelfheah Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 I'm assuming you mean Dulwich park? Unless there is some in Peckham too? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/61387-sand-in-peckham-rye-park/#findComment-856590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOLLEY Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 No I mean Peckham rye park. There were at least 3 dog poops in it this morning. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/61387-sand-in-peckham-rye-park/#findComment-856593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Aelfheah Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 It's the same in Dulwich park, which makes me think it must be intended for kids to play in. Weird how in both cases it's just randomly dumped with no sign or anything. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/61387-sand-in-peckham-rye-park/#findComment-856633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosboss Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 It's for the maintenance of the pitches. The grounds keepers spread it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/61387-sand-in-peckham-rye-park/#findComment-856651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cora Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Think it's a fantastic addition...can't it be covered each night? Just temporary sand over the summer? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/61387-sand-in-peckham-rye-park/#findComment-856653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Aelfheah Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 The problem is the dogs are pooing in it during the day Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/61387-sand-in-peckham-rye-park/#findComment-856718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
creeder Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Definitely there for the pitch maintenance but currently brilliant for children. Gutted as had so much fun there yesterday so went back today and found so many dog poo's. Completely aware that it's so appealing for dogs but just, naively hoped owners would know that children would want to play in it too and would clean up as they would else where. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/61387-sand-in-peckham-rye-park/#findComment-856808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magali Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Always blaming the dogs! how about cats or foxes'poo? Are you all animal poop experts?! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/61387-sand-in-peckham-rye-park/#findComment-856827 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOLLEY Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 No expert, just too big for cats or foxes, and yes I have a dog so I do know what dog poo looks like compared to cats and foxes. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/61387-sand-in-peckham-rye-park/#findComment-856850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Aelfheah Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 It tasted like it came from a dog. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/61387-sand-in-peckham-rye-park/#findComment-856871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugglesworth Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Dogs are allowed to roam free on that part of the Rye. Owners should be picking up solid waste but dogs will still wee in sand and not all dog owners behave responsibly. This is not the first year that this has happened, so I would have hoped these lessons had been learnt.How about putting the sand for groundsmen in the picnic area? This is contained and dog free, so would mean that kids could play in it safely. Surely a cripplingly bureaucratic "risk assessment" by Southwark should have picked this up? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/61387-sand-in-peckham-rye-park/#findComment-856885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Aelfheah Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Or if it's not intended to be played in, why not just cover it with some tarpaulin? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/61387-sand-in-peckham-rye-park/#findComment-856893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarleyLover Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 How about some parents acting responsible and not allowing their children to play in sand that has clearly not been allocated to their play area? If parents want sand provided for their children to play in, why not request it, and have it safely put in the child playing area, whereby it is protected by high railings and a dog free area. Simple sense really. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/61387-sand-in-peckham-rye-park/#findComment-857870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tibby Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Well said Marley lover Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/61387-sand-in-peckham-rye-park/#findComment-857888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Take Note Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 What Tibby said Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/61387-sand-in-peckham-rye-park/#findComment-857962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Aelfheah Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 That's fair enough, but I think people weren't really clear why it was there perhaps (whether it was intended to be 'play sand' or not). Either way, doesn't justify people letting their dogs do their business there (or anywhere else) and not then clearing it up. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/61387-sand-in-peckham-rye-park/#findComment-857981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjf Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Lawn sand, innit Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/61387-sand-in-peckham-rye-park/#findComment-858050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisianna2012 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I cant believe people would think they'd just dump sand there randomly for kids to play in?! BUT also, owners really shouldnt let their dogs foul in it.Either way - sand is for pitch use. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/61387-sand-in-peckham-rye-park/#findComment-858119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine25 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I have watched the children enjoying the sand. And think it would be really nice to have a sandpit for children in the park in the summer months. When I was a child growing up here we had sand in the playground. a dog free zone! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/61387-sand-in-peckham-rye-park/#findComment-858291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryb Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Yes that would be a lovely addition to the park. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/61387-sand-in-peckham-rye-park/#findComment-858401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnL Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 When the Lido is rediscovered - I'm sure we can provide an urban beach alongside :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/61387-sand-in-peckham-rye-park/#findComment-858454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryb Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Yeah in your face Brockwell... :o) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/61387-sand-in-peckham-rye-park/#findComment-858487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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