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Letters: BREC dog park decision hurts people with disabilities

Por: The Advocate Opinion May 25, 2023

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One more reason the BREC commission is missing the point by closing the for two months for no reasonable cause: Burbank Dog Park is an inclusive park for people with disabilities. Our park has offered access to individuals that could not have easily (or at all) accessed other locations of this kind for years. It offers continuous unobstructed passageways for East Baton Rouge residents and visitors. This is unique for a dog park and can’t be... + full article



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