Sandy Springs property won’t go to the dogs

A tract of land proposed for a park for Sandy Springs dogs is, frankly, too good for them.

That’s the consensus of city leaders, who have decided to find a new spot for the hounds.

The city had initially planned separate fenced-in enclosures for large and small dogs at the Great Park at Morgan Falls, an area north of the Morgan Falls dam.

Since then, city workers have cleared invasive bamboo from the bluff, revealing a stunning riverfront view. On Tuesday, in a council work session, City Manager John McDonough tested the waters for moving the dog park to another spot.

The switch would allow city officials to develop the bluffs portion of the Morgan Falls park as an “elegant” oasis for families.

“We didn’t realize what we had,” said councilman Tibby DeJulio. “We realize this property is too valuable, has too much beauty. We can put the dogs any place.”

Short term, the park for hounds may be moved to a spot held by the city that also has riverfront access, but is south of the Morgan Falls dam. Meanwhile, the city will continue to search for a permanent location, McDonough said.