Saturday, April 30, 2011

The Dog Park News (April 30, 2011)

Vallejo officials to re-examine use of unofficial dog park on Mare Island
Vallejo Times-Herald
By Jessica A. York / Times-Herald Mary Katherine Drew throws a ball for her dog, Penny, at a dog park/former baseball field on Mare Island. (Chris Riley/Times-Herald) His bark might be worse than his bite, but one Vallejo man's dogged efforts to ...
Dog park nearer for Hanscom Park
Omaha World-Herald
By Carol Bicak A small group of the planners met with city officials to decide on where in Hanscom Park the dog park area would be located, said John Williams of the Hanscom Park Neighborhood Association. Agreements on who would be responsible for what ...
Dog Owners, City Meet to Discuss Dog Park Maintenance
Dog owners meet with City officials to discuss upkeep of the Benicia's Phenix Dog Park. By Clarisa Morales Roberts | Email the author | 1:00am Community happens anywhere people find that they have a common experience that brings them together. ...
Dogs have something new to bark about
phillyBurbs.com
Perkasie dogs will have something to wag their tails about this Sunday, at the grand opening of the borough's off-leash dog park. The $30000, 1-acre park took about six years to plan, fund and build, according to Tom Bancroft, president of the Perkasie ...
Carmanah Technologies illuminates dog park area in Nevada
World Interior Design Network
Carmanah Technologies has announced the sale of its EverGEN 1520 solar powered lights to illuminate an off leash dog park area in a newly developed public park in Nevada, US. The characteristics of the park made accessing grid power difficult from the ...

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Sartell considers skate, dog parks
St. Cloud Times
SARTELL — Sartell Park Commission would like to hear more from the community before it moves ahead with plans for a skate park or dog park. Sartell Public Works Director Brad Borders said commission members also would like to know if the St. Cloud ...
Dog Beach: Pet-friendly beaches are few and far between in Michigan
MLive.com
To the north, Manistee has a small “dog park” area at its First Street Beach where dogs can get to the water. (((STILL VERIFYING BOTH))) Another option is a bit off the beaten path but dog-lover websites report that the Nordhouse Dunes in the Manistee ...

Urban renewal takes many forms
Mail Tribune
By Sanne Specht A two-hour public meeting to discuss what the Medford Urban Renewal Agency should do with $13.8 million meant to revitalize the city included suggestions to fund a community theater, build a new dog park, create a public pool, ...
High water hits dog park, senior center
Press & Sun-Bulletin
It's time for a name change from the Town of Union Dog Park to Duck Park. The park in Choconut Center was swamped Thursday. Not too far away at the Johnson City Senior Center, Kathy Greenblott and helpers bailed out the building, which was flooded ...
Fire flares up between park, river
North Platte Telegraph
By Sage Merritt | Friday, April 29, 2011 9:43 AM CDT A wildfire burned a swath of the woods between the South Platte River and the dog park located in Centennial Park in North Platte on Thursday. Firefighters responded to the blaze around 1:30 pm, ...
Editorial: No bone to pick with this show
Andover Townsman
Next up may be a dog park where pets can play with other animals and run freely, without leashes. To help raise money for such a park, 13-year-old Dena Brody has helped organize a dog show for May 7 with her middle school principal. ...
Falls to host Earth & Arbor Day celebration Sunday
phillyBurbs.com
It is located at the Phase 2 pavilion near the lake. Volunteers will also help clean up the township'sdog park. In addition, participants are asked to bring in a recyclable object so area kids can use it to create a work of art, organizers said.
Charleston County Parks
Charleston Post Courier
4-7 pm, James Island County Park dog park. Enjoy live music, beverages and meeting other local dog owners. Outside alcohol and coolers are prohibited. Free with regular park gate admission. May 21: Bark Busters Dog Training Seminar, North Charleston ..
Honor Iorio
Altoona Mirror
I know times are tough in the economy today. I would like to make a suggestion. Create a dog park, and name it after Iorio. I know that there are plenty of locations throughout the city to choose from. Please Altoona let's get something started.
Gov. Haley Barbour OKs 'Penny For Your Parks'
Memphis Commercial Appeal
The 1-cent tax is expected to generate $1.2 million annually, paying for additional baseball and softball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, a spray park, a skate park and a dog park at existing Snowden Grove and other neighborhood parks. ...
Breakfast, Yard Sale and Police Parade
... is holding its annual yardsale from 9 am to 1 pm Heck, why not make it a full day of support for your community on Saturday by stopping at Attleboro's Old Barn between 10 am and 2 pm to buy a baked good in support of the Attleboro Dog Park...
Art auction aims to raise money for SPCA
The Daily Advance
The donation of four acres of land would allow the SPCA to erect a 3200 square feet facility, and adog park that would be open to the public with that money. The idea of the park would be to allow people to come and spend time with the animals ...
Bite out of crime: Canton K9 to lead dog's life in retirement
Hometownlife.com
Bennett presented Lefty with a police badge on a chain, the framed resolution honoring his work, a framed photo, his first retirement-era dog license, a membership to a Canton dog park that opens May 20 in the Cherry Hill Village area and — what! ...
Friday's news briefs
Hilton Head Island Packet
Bluffton is in the running in a national contest to win $100000 for a dog park, but residents will have to show their support online in the coming months to bring the money home. PetSafe is sponsoring the "Bark for Your Park" contest. ...
Five Things You Need To Know Today (The Hy-Five)
Lastly, a quick reminder about Scrappy Hour from 11 am to 2 pm tomorrow at Heurich Dog Park. One look at those sleepy pup eyes is all the inspiration you need to come on out and meet the Patch pooches, Charlie and Toby. And, of course, what could be ...
Bulletin Board
Sun-Sentinel
Barkham at Markham Dog Park, 8 am at Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise. $1.50 park entry. Call 954-389-2000. British Woman's Club, 7 pm at Gateway Terrace Community Room, 1943 NE Sixth Court, Fort Lauderdale. ...
City taking over Chaparral Country Club on Sunday
Clovis News Journal
dog park: The park would be at 14th and Hickory streets, and be a place for pet owners to let their dogs off their leashes and socialize with other dogs. The biggest expense would be fencing, which Bizzell has heard from friends in the business to be ...
Sylvia Delvalle
East Valley Tribune
You could also walk your dogs to a dog park. People could play any kind of sports you are interested in. You could play basketball. You could also play baseball. Arizona is really fun. You could actually play any time. I'm proud to be an Arizonan.
11 seek two Clarksville at large seats
Evening News and Tribune
Although, he did offer that he would like to see a dog park in town. Democrat Bob Liter was called for this story but did not return a phone call. He did, however, complete the newspaper's candidate questionnaire. In that, the former street department ...
City Plans Pet-Free Zones In Public Parks
WSMV Nashville
After all, the city has one dog park and plans to open another one in June. Those pushing the plan say it's an issue of safety. "We're really looking out for everyone who's within that program at that time," Clayton said. ...
Things to do: This week: Michael Bolton, Danny Gokey and a lot more
Sacramento Bee
WHAT: Come enjoy the city park's new basketball and bocce courts, along with the existing skate park and off-leash dog park. WHEN: 3-6 pm park dedication at 4 pm Event takes place rain or shine. INFORMATION: Bring a lawn chair for concert seating. ...

Big donations bring dream of Doylestown Dog Park closer to reality ...
By timjimenez

Friday, April 29, 2011

The Dog Park News (April 29, 2011)

Dog park opening planned
Journal Newspapers
There will be a lot of best friends on hand when the official opening of the Canton Dog Park takes place from 6:30-9 pm May 20. The 5-acre park, located on Denton Road just north of Cherry Hill, has taken three years of effort, noted Debi Greene, ...
Dog lovers happy with plans for off-leash dog park in Bowmanville
Newsdurhamregion.com
BOWMANVILLE -- Dog lovers lapped up plans for a new off-leash dog park in south Bowmanville, presented at a municipal open house on April 18. Local senior Dave Boyd was a driving force behind the public push for a Bowmanville off-leash dog park...
Medford group investigates a dedicated dog park for city
Wicked Local
Residents looking to construct a new dedicated dog park in Medford received some sobering news when they found out the price tag for such an endeavor is around $200000. Jane Walsh, who heads up an ad-hoc committee of dog owners and residents who want a ...


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Two paws way up for Nampa Dog Park
Idaho Press-Tribune
If you're a Canyon County dog owner and don't know about the Nampa Dog Park yet, you should. It's a great place to unleash your canine companion and allow him to roam free to exercise and socialize. It's also a good way for their owners to meet other ...
Resident takes 'refreshing' stab at dog park funding
Innisfil Scope
By Chris Simon A local resident may have found a refreshing way to obtain funding for a local dog park. Robin Crowder, who has advocated for an Alcona dog park, and was recently appointed to a town committee overseeing the issue, has applied for a ...
Our Opinion - New dog park honors Heavilin
New Philadelphia Times Reporter
By Anonymous The late Butch Heavilin, seldom seen without his standard poodles Sadie and Taz, would likely be delighted with the dog park that will open in May near Atwood Lake Park. It is located just to the left of the main gate. ...
Panel approves pooch park site
The Keene Sentinel
Among them are the exact location of the 1-acre fenced-in dog park on the property, where visitors will park, and when construction on the site will begin. But having a location will be a big pat on the head for the residents who have been fundraising ...
Oak Lawn Park Dist. readies pooch park
Reporter Online
By Bob Jaderberg Bailey's Crossing, a long-awaited canine socializing and recreation area — more commonly known as a dog park — will open Monday, May 9. A grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 5:30 pm A dog park is a fenced-in area ...
Senior center, JC residents bail water
Press & Sun-Bulletin
It's time for a name change, from Town of Union Dog Park to Duck Park. It's swamped, as is much of the Southern Tier this morning. Kathy Greenblott and her helpers were bailing out this morning at the Johnson City Senior Center, where they were flooded ...
Off-leash dog park reopening on May 12
Canada.com
Due to record low temperatures this April, the opening of the newly renovated popular Beban Dog Off-Leash Park will be delayed until May 12. "We are hopeful for some warmer and sunnier weather very soon, as we look forward to having our customers and ...
Albertville Eyes Winter Park for Dogs
By Samara Postuma | Email the author | 11:08am Albertville is looking to fence off about 12000 sq. ft. in Winter Park for a dog park. Dog owners in St. Michael-Albertville will be happy to find out that the City of Albertville is hoping to fence in an ...
Volunteers pick up poop at Island County parks
Whidbey Examiner
... has been mowing grass, installing and maintaining fences and restocking dog-poop bags at the five Island County-owned off-leash dog parks: Double Bluff Beach, Marguerite Brons Memorial Park, Patmore Pit, Clover Valley Dog Park and Technical Park. ...
Get Out: Doggy Playdate, Arts Fest, Garden Tours
By Sonia Dasgupta | Email the author | 6:00am Bring out your pooches to Heurich Dog Park Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm for a big dog playdate! University Park Community Solar will sponsor a lecture by Dr. John C. Mather, the 2006 Nobel Prize Winner in ...
Santa Ynez
Santa Ynez Valley Journal
... Lucas and Llewellen, Sarloos, Carhart, Mandrin Touch, Shop On The Corner, Winnie Anderson, Beverly Jackson, Sort this out Cellars, Fresco, Burger Barn, True Addiction, Home Connection, New Frontiers, Vinhus, Paws Dog Park, Roblar Winery, Grappolo,
Project Breathe Donation by Invisible Fence of SW Florida
Naples Daily News
The donation event was held at the Naples Dog Park and was attended my Mayor Bill Barnett, Fire Chief Steve McInernery, 3 of the City of Naples fire fighters and co-owner of Invisible Fence of SW Florida, Jill McKee. Project Breathe is a program ...
California`s Creekside Pet Resort For Pet Boarding; Dog Day Care
Petanim
This resort is on two acres on Hackberry Lane and a third of an acre is a private dog park. This facility can handle 90 dogs or more if a family of dogs share a kennel. What sets this resort apart from others is their sincere love and concern for the ...

Preventing Fires Along The Greenbelt
KUT News
After burnt coals were dumped in the dog park, the managers started warning tenants about fire dangers. “They put signs on the fences and things like that when things are going on and they actually just come around and put it on your particular door,” ...
St. Helenans get down to Earth
Napa Valley Register
Saturday's Earth Day volunteers worked at Crane Park painting picnic tables and restrooms and repairing the bocce ball courts; at City Hall planting ornamental plants; at Wappo Park putting mulch around the inside of a fence for a dog park...
Party busted at park
The Union Leader
I could care less about college kids drinking but the park has changed significantly, for the worse, since it was no longer allowed use as a dog park. There must be some mistake......this couldn't happen in superlativille Bedford. ...
Enthusiasts pitch Orange Beach RC track
Press-Register - al.com (blog)
Councilwoman Joni Blalock said a 2-acre dog park on Canal Road might have to be relocated, and officials had considered the location proposed for the track. "We don't know how long we are going to be able to maintain the dog park at the present site,"...

Poway Digest April 28, 2011
Pomerado Newspaper Group
A day of canine activities, “Bark in the Park,” will run from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, May 14 at the Poway Dog Park, 13094 Civic Center Drive. Admission is free and dog owners can enter their pets in as many contests as they like for a $10 flat fee. ...
To Make Hickory Ridge Village Center Better, Group Looks Beyond
While other village centers in Columbia have been in flux in recent years, a committee is suggesting new features, ranging from a medical office building to a dog park, to keep the Hickory Ridge Village Center doing well. “The real goal is the vitality ...
5 Questions with Desiree Johnson, president of AAARF
Placer County Online
It is beautiful! I also like to walk through the Griffith Quarry during the Spring and Fall months, you feel like you are in Sherwood Forest. If I don't want to walk and just let my dogs play, Ashley Memorial Dog Park off of Foresthill Exit in Auburn ...
Slow Goes the Downtown Skate Park
Artvoice
McCarthy and Gillespie have always wanted the park in LaSalle Park (McCarthy was the champion of the popular LaSalle dog park, after all), hoping to use it has a way to bring life to our underutilized waterfront. “Using this untapped resource, ...
New Public Park in Nevada Uses Carmanah EverGEN Solar Lights to Illuminate Dog Run
Environmental Expert (press release)
VICTORIA, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carmanah Technologies (TSX: CMH) is pleased to announce the sale of EverGEN 1520 solar powered lights to a City in the State of Nevada to light adog park area in a newly developed public park in a deal ...
Lincoln is anything but "dinky"
Lincoln News Messenger
For now, our current “child” has a dog park he can go to, which he seems to love. Which is why it was disappointing for me to read Ms. Semuels article. Since I can only speak for myself, I wish that she had taken the time to speak to sources with more ...
Tigard chamber names 2011 'Shining Stars' award winners
OregonLive.com
Garsteck serves on the Tigard Dog Park Committee and helps organize several events each year, including the annual Halloween costume contest for dogs. Garsteck also advocated for bringing Potso Dog Park under city ownership. ...

Dutchess governments should consider changes to public services, Pattern ...
Mid-Hudson News
There are already some municipalities engaged in shared services, including the Village of Millbrook using the Town of Washington for court; the City of Beacon treating the Town of Fishkill's sewage; the Town of LaGrange Dog park used on a fee basis by ...
Lubbock's new shelter offers hope for animals
LubbockOnline.com
Klein said he hoped civic groups would help add other attractions, such as a dog park and nature trails, to the area to improve foot traffic. "The foot traffic will be critical," Klein said. "The more people you have through a facility, ...
Moms Talk: A Family Pet
Conversations at a dog park or beach are an enjoyable given. There is little awkwardness and only brief introductions needed. My children and I would usually remember the dog's names more than their owners! Seeing the size, shape, color and personality ...
Clogged culvert floods Waterville road
Morning Sentinel
The flooding is on the road's west side and is just north of Pine Ridge Golf Course; the city's new dog park also is under water. The water comes from the direction of Interstate 95, Kennedy Memorial Drive and Robert LaFleur Municipal Airport, ...

Extra, Extra, Read All About the City's Parks
San Clemente Times
As a San Clemente native, Workman can be found with her husband Eric Ortiz and their incredibly lazy dog Toonie going for walks, exploring our trails and beaches, as well as enjoying the dog park. Andrea Workman has 16 years of experience in the ...
Four of New Albany's six council districts contested
Evening News and Tribune
He said there's several issues he would support, if elected, from building a dog park to revamping the city's street-sweeping and stormwater programs. He added the council should be more transparent and inclusive for residents. “The city council people ...
Manette residents share ideas for saving open space
Kitsap Sun
There also was talk of a dog park. Residents wondered aloud if a company like Petco might want to put its name on that. Kuralt said he believes Manette residents are just as enthused about keeping the property open as they were five years ago. ...

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Dog Park News (April 28, 2011)

Off-leash dog area proposal goes to council for vote
Tulsa World
"Recreation with your dog is very popular here," said Herb Beattie, chairman of the city's Dog Park Task Force. "This is an attempt to create more supply for the demand." Beattie noted that the popularity of Biscuit Acres created overuse issues and led ...


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Doylestown Dog Park gets two big donations
phillyBurbs.com
The Friends of the Doylestown Dog Park recently received two large donations that add up to almost half the money they need to develop a community dog park. A Bucks County resident, who asked to remain anonymous, donated $50000. ...
Tuesdays With Toby: Dog Park Etiquette
Toby and I were at a local dog park last week just hanging out and meeting new friends. Toby trotted over to a young Husky to greet him and see if he wanted to play. In fact, the Husky began snapping at Toby and pouncing on him. ...
Off-leash dog park will return to Happy Acres
Coon Rapids Herald
by Tim Hennagir Three hockey rinks at Happy Acres Park will available once again for use as an off-leash dog park site. City councilmembers approved the site use April 21. Three hockey rinks at Happy Acres Park, 11900 7th Street NE will become Blaine's ...
Dog park proposed for Niles
South Bend Tribune
At a meeting Tuesday night of the Niles Parks and Recreation Board, Niles resident Rich Low approached the board with a proposal to erect a dog park on several acres of city-owned property, north of Lake Street and on a horseshoe-shaped lot on 11th and...

Fairmont Student Supports Local Park with Senior Project
WTRF
A Fairmont Senior student built a park bench for the FIDO Dog Park in Fairmont. By Alex Hines FAIRMONT -- A Fairmont Senior High School student has left his mark at a local park. Brett Shrader built a bench for the FIDO Dog Park, for his senior project ...
Calling all dog people: Bring ideas for Belleville dog park to 'Yappy Hour' event
Belleville News Democrat
BY LAURA GIRRESCH - News-Democrat BELLEVILLE -- The organizers of Belleville's first dog parkare seeking opinions on planning the future space. They'll collect input at a fundraiser -- called "Yappy Hour" -- today, specifically on where the park ...
Girl Shot In Face With BB At Mountlake Terrace Dog Park
KIRO Seattle
Police are patrolling a Snohomish County dog park after a teenager was shot in the face with a BB gun last week. Police said the 17-year-old victim was at the Mountlake Terrace Dog Park with friends shortly before 9 pm last Tuesday when a man wearing a ...
Dog owners raise concerns about San Rafael 'Field of Dogs' park plan
Marin Independent-Journal
By Nels Johnson The Field of Dogs, a dog park at the Marin Civic Center, could be relocated to McInnis Park in a year or two. But a McInnis dog park might be a parks planner's pipe dream in light of one official's estimate it could cost roughly $500000 ...
Dog Park Committee Takes Lyndale Park Sites Off Table
The 6th District Dog Park Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) removed two sites in Lyndale Park from consideration for a dog park Monday. Areas near the Roberts Bird Sanctuary and Peace Garden will no longer be examined. That leaves just the site in the ...
New Public Park in Nevada Uses Carmanah EverGEN Solar Lights to Illuminate Dog Run
Filing Services Canada (press release)
Ted Lattimore, Carmanah's CEO, said, "This dog park area is a perfect application for solar powered lights. Ease of installation and the cost savings from not having to access grid power add to the benefits of using solar lighting. ...
Enfield Group Seeks Participants For Puppy Pride Fun Day
Hartford Courant
The Enfield Dog Park Action Committee is seeking vendors for its annual Puppy Pride Fun Day, scheduled for June 11 at the Moose Lodge. The committee is looking for animal rescue organizations, demonstrators and vendors who would look to appear at the ...
Some say dog dumping is a huge problem on Davis Islands
10 Connects
According to Jennifer Fadal, at least once a week a dog is abandoned at the dog park. Fatal - who owns Wag Nature Pet Market and is involved with various animal organizations in Tampa - says a lot of her customers find the abandoned dogs and end up ...
Adjustments To Muskoseepi Park Master Plan To Come Before Council
HQ Grande Prairie
The amendments also include removing a dog park at Crystal Lake, as well as some soccer fields along 84th Avenue. Barry says consultation with home owners in the area showed they did not want the dog park, and traffic issues along 84th Avenue made ...
Jimi spared
TbNewsWatch.com
By Scott Paradis, tbnewswatch.com A group put together this Facebook page to rally support around Jimi, the dog accused of killing a chihuahua at a city-run dog park in 2010. The dog accused of killing another dog at an off-leash city park must remain ...
BEST SPOTS: Dog Parks
Mableton.11alive.com
Popular Lake Court Park has two dog park sections and it's smaller than Burger Park. Area residents say, this park is more visually pleasing than Burger Park however it's about one-third of the size. Lake Court Park is located at 3500 Lake Drive ...
Why Is the City Tearing Down the Universal Steel Building?
By William Legault | Email the author | 11:50am Have you been wondering what all the commotion has been on Bridge Street near the dog park this morning? The Salem Fire Department and the Department of Environmental Protection are supervising the razing ...
Good news for dogs in Larryville
Pittsburgh Post Gazette (blog)
TheLawrenceville Dog Park Committee is working with the Department of Public Works, Councilman Patrick Dowd's office, Lawrenceville United and the Lawrenceville Corp. to create a budget, plan construction and start fundraising. ...
Elmwood Businesses Take First Step To Longer Hours
Hartford Courant
The businesses also had asked for permission to put a public dog park on their property, but that request was withdrawn by the West Hartford Dog Park Coalition after several residents objected. The attorney for the businesses said putting a dog park at ...
Binghamton awaits word on park funds
Press & Sun-Bulletin
They include Sunflower Park on Murray Street, a BMX park on the North Side, a dog park adjacent to Cheri Lindsey Park, Mosaic Park on Robinson Street, and turning an Edwards Street intersection into a community asset. The Philips Award Team covered all ..
Coming Up
The Suffolk Times
Dog Park Party 'Spring is in the Air,' Saturday, May 7, 1-3 pm at Southold Dog Park behind Southold Town Recreation Center, Peconic Lane, Peconic. Monthly themed gathering for town residents. Admission free. Event will be rescheduled to next day, ...
Strut Your Mutt Walk will be May 21 in Newtown
Danbury News Times
The event costs $25 per person in advance or $30 per person that day. Owners can sign their dogs up at www.NewtownParkandBark.org, Activity No. 300001 A. All proceeds will go to Park and Bark, Newtown's future off-leash dog park.
Does you dog need leash bling?
Baltimore Sun (blog)
"As a mom of two children and three dogs, I am constantly on the go -- either a field for sports, dog park, driving from one event to another or simply trying to find time to sneak in a quick run," she says. "Thinking that dogs are such a great ...

Groups gearing up for service day
Redlands Daily Facts
The foundation gave $35000 for projects last year and $5000 for the under-construction Redlands Dog Park, Palmer said. "Everyone has been able to just expand their whole vision of what can be done because of this Home Depot money," Palmer said. ...
Gleannloch Farms offers 'wonderful family feel'
Ultimate Spring
The master-planned community offers extensive sports and recreation facilities, along with family amenities that include pools, playground and a dog park. And as far as education, a top priority for many prospective homebuyers, Herzog tells them about ...
Park commission awards grants
STLtoday.com
$35000 to the village of Glen Carbon for the installation of a dog park in Miner Park; and the construction of Acme School Park. • $15000 to Chouteau Township for the repayment of a $30000 loan that was used to construct a restroom facility in Chouteau ...
Council balks at OK of "Village at San Antonio Center"
Mountain View Voice
The developer claims there is space in the park for a farmers market, a dog park, bike paths and a bocce ball court. Abe-Koga and others questioned the need for a one-way driveway circulating around the park, which several members said would not ...
Pasadena ISD a factor in home-buying process, owners say
Ultimate Pasadena
Park and recreation facilities and a dog park are less than a 10-minute car ride away. The playground is handicapped accessible, important for Paula Zikogiannis, who has a nephew with significant developmental delays and often comes to visit. ...
Keys to Common Myths About Fleas
The best approach is prevention, so always protect your pets with a natural flea repellent, especially if they spend time outdoors or at a dog park. Myth No. 6: I don't have to worry about fleas during winter—Although you may not see them in the ...
From bows to biscotti, Art and Wine covers the bases
Clayton Pioneer
An active participant in the Clayton K-9 Coalition, a community group that supplies water at the Clayton Dog Park, Guthrie donates a portion of dog biscotti sales to the organization. Last year, the festival drew enormous numbers – especially on ...

Tribune Opinion: Herons are gone, but we hope the city investigates whether ...
Greeley Tribune
That's why many bird enthusiasts, and even just interested residents, were excited to see the large nursery of birds in several cottonwood trees right along the Poudre Trail, just west of the Rover Run Dog Park off F Street. It was estimated that up to ...
Resident trying to arrange on-island fireworks display
Sanibel Captiva Islander
Zimomra responded to Michie's initial e-mail, noting that Algiers Beach had previously been considered as a potential location for a dog park. However, it was deemed not feasible due to the impact of noise on shorebirds. "In addition to shorebird ...
Vox Populi: While remembering Captain Sandy and Wilbur please don't forget ...
Savannah Morning News
“Regarding the dog park: Savannah has rampant crime, unwed mothers, homeless under bridges, underpaid police officers and a myriad of serious issues to address. How about a step backwards?” “What are they doing at Kings Ferry boat landing? ...
Rich history leading to prosperous future
nwitimes.com
Centennial Park, the newest and largest of these facilities, opened in 2007, and includes a golf course, a dog park, an outdoor amphitheater with stage, picnic areas and the new Pennsy-Greenway trail. The town is also renowned for its youth sports ...
School district reputation draws new residents to Pine Mill Ranch
Ultimate Katy
The 585-acre Pine Mill Ranch includes a variety of outdoor amenities, such as a recreation center, adog park and walking trails. Prices range from the $160000s to the $350000s. The plan is to build 1500 homes, of which 700 are already built, ...
With nine active construction sites, Del Sur is San Diego's busiest new home ...
PRLog.Org (press release)
Del Sur's second dog park is also now nearing completion. With approximately 1000 homes completed, under construction or graded and serviced, the Del Sur master plan is nearly 40 percent complete. Del Sur is currently completing additional habitat ...
Dog Park Grand Opening! - - Planet Rockwall TX
Rockwall Dog Park - Grand Opening of Rockwall's new off-leash dog play area located at Harry Myers Park - near the children's play yard, community building ...