Our green spaces are one of the things that makes this community a genuinely nice place to live. Clean, well-kept lawns and common areas don't just look good — they're where dogs get their exercise, kids play, and residents unwind after a long day.
Keeping those spaces beautiful is a shared responsibility. For pet owners, the single biggest contribution is simple: pick up after your dog, every single time.
"A clean lawn is a community effort. When every dog owner does their part, the whole property reflects that care."
Dog Waste Stations: Your Closest Option
We maintain dog waste bag stations throughout the property so there's always a bag available when you need one. The stations are stocked with bags and include a waste receptacle — please use them rather than regular trash cans or recycling bins, which aren't designed for pet waste and can create odor and sanitation issues.
If you ever find a station is out of bags or needs attention, please let us know through the Resident Portal and we'll restock it promptly.
A Quick Refresher on Best Practices
Always bring a bag. Even for a quick walk around the block. Dogs don't always follow a predictable schedule, and "I didn't have a bag" is a situation that's easy to prevent.
Pick up right away. Fresh waste is quicker and easier to clean up than waste that's been sitting. It also prevents it from being tracked further by other animals or shoes.
Use designated waste stations. They're designed for this purpose and are emptied regularly. Dispose of bags there — not on the ground nearby, not in regular trash cans, and not left tied to a fence or bush.
Rain doesn't clean it up. Rain actually washes waste and the bacteria it carries into storm drains and nearby waterways. It makes the contamination problem wider, not smaller.
Waste damages lawns. Dog waste is high in nitrogen and can burn grass, leaving dead patches that take weeks to recover. Concentrated waste in the same spots accelerates lawn damage for everyone.
Why It Matters for Your Dog Too
The grass your dog walks on is the same grass where other dogs have been. Dog waste left behind carries parasites and pathogens — including parvovirus, giardia, and roundworms — that can infect other dogs walking the same area. A clean common lawn protects your own pet, not just the community.
If you'd like more detail on the specific health risks of dog waste in shared spaces, we covered this in our recent article: Why Every Scoop Counts.
The majority of our pet-owning residents are already great about this — and we genuinely appreciate it. A clean community is a reflection of the people who live here. If you see a waste bag station that needs restocking or a common area that needs attention, please report it to us and we'll take care of it right away.
We're proud to welcome pets in our community. Let's keep our green spaces the kind of places everyone — two-legged and four-legged — loves to spend time.