In addition to the announcement, large signage is expected to be posted at park entrances to remind visitors of the dog restriction.

Lily Martinez, who owns a pair of Maltese dogs, expressed disappointment to learn that she would not have the ability to enjoy all that Gathering Place has to offer with her coveted pets.

“That sucks,” said Martinez, who was walking with her dogs near The Great Lawn area of the park. “As long as they are on a leash, it should be no big deal.”

Mary Perisho, who was with her dog Django, said the pet restriction will definitely prevent her from coming to the park as much in the future.

“I normally walk with my dog to get exercise,” Perisho said. “This will limit how much I enjoy the park.”

Gathering Place, though, will still have programming for pets and their owners.

Starting Sept. 19, visitors can bring their dogs to play at the park’s Lakeview Lawn from 4-7 p.m. for “Dog Play Wednesdays.”

“It will be the best play session anyone can have in Tulsa,” said Moore of the event that will be held each Wednesday. “It will be in an area filled with toys. You can bring your dogs out and play as much as you can.”

On occasion, Gathering Place also will offer bring-your-pet-to-the-movies nights, according to a previous story.