Lincoln Says Wiggly Field Should Also Get Taxpayer Money

Lincoln Wants City, County to Finance 

Wiggly Field Dog Park Renovation 

The pitch: Lincoln wants $900M from future amusement tax revenue

 

Candidate Lincoln wants taxpayers' help in paying for renovations to the 96-year-old Wiggly Field Dog Park.
(Photo: Thomas Allen Pauly/The Daily Linc)

November 20, 2010

BY Scooby-Doo, City Hall Reporter

Mayoral canine candidate Lincoln wants the city and county to forfeit 35 years of amusement tax growth to finance a $900 million renovation of the 96-year-old Wiggly Field Dog Park — a  major twist on a plan Mayor Daley rejected two years ago.

Lincoln calls for: shoring up Wiggly's aging steel, concrete, and drainage systems; new and wider running paths; luxury potty areas, doghouses, Alpo concessions, 300 trees and a canine sitting lounge with fresh running water.

Wigglyville Alderman threw cold water on the howling dogs, on Friday he demanded a “rigorous cost-benefit analysis”. He  called it “rushed” and joined a line of skeptics that includes Mayor Daley and Gov. Quinn. "How the hell could a dog park renovation cost $900 million dollars, they're only dogs?" he yelled.

"It's not about adding skyboxes. It's about saving the historic doggie park and making the canine experience better. Other parks have dog amenities that we don't. We need to catch up to them," Lincoln barked Thursday.

Wiggly Field (Photo: Thomas Allen Pauly/The Daily Linc)

Wiggly Field Dog Park

Wiggly Field Dog Park
2645 N. Sheffield Ave.
Chicago,
Illinois
312-742-PLAY


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Historic Wiggly Field, this is one of a number of official off-leash areas in the city for dogs. There is a fenced off-leash dog area. Beginning in September, 2005 all dogs that use the dog parks are required to have an annual permit. The permits currently cost $5 per dog. You will have to visit an approved location to get a permit. Proof of certain vaccinations are also required.