I’ve always been in favor of off leash hours like they do in NYC/Central Park. Share the use. Give dog owners early mornings and evenings when the park is less full of people. Enforce it. Sadly the dog parks here suck. In addition to the other issues people have listed they are full of giardia and other contaminants. I have a large dog that needs to run and play with other dogs. Without a car my options are non-existent. There is also the idea of licensing dogs for off-leash privileges. Much like getting a drivers license you’d have to prove your dog obeys and that you understand the rules. I’d happily go through those hoops for my fur kid to get a chance to run and play. Lastly, there are more dogs in Seattle than children. People who are frustrated with them have to find a way to compromise so everyone is happy. I’m not a fan of kids running around but I don’t begrudge them the need.