Sunday, April 10, 2011

Dog Park News (April 10, 2011)

Dog park fee plan unleashes storm of criticism
Chicago Tribune
Kane County Forest Preserve District officials on Friday worked to calm dog owners growling about a proposal that would require off-leash park users to buy a permit — and to wear a lanyard proving they have done so. "They took offense and thought we ...
Dog Park Supporters Moving Forward
Courtesy of Kim Kelly After the first meeting for those interested in supporting a dog park in Cinnaminson, the ideas started flowing. But, Kim Kelly, who organized the meeting, is feeling a bit overwhelmed. “I've never done anything like this before,” ...
Second dog park just makes sense: OUR OPINION
The Barrie Examiner
City staff asked residents about where they want to see a second dog park located and what features it would include. Sites investigated included the Huronia Road buffer north of Big Bay Point Road; Brock Park, near Innisfil and Brock streets; ...
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Slo-pitch league unfazed about plan to use field as dog park
Western Star
Steve Walsh was responding to news that the City of Corner Brook plans to use the field adjacent to JJ Curling Elementary School on Woodbine Avenue as a pilot-project dog park from late June to early September. The Corner Brook Molson Slo-Pitch ...
Some Last Minute Info for Your Weekend in Bowie: Job Fair, Dog Park Event and ...
... Yorktown Elementary School Chili Cook-Off. By Josh Flynn | Email the author | April 8, 2011 Bowie CLAW and Bowie Councilmembers Henri Gardner, Dennis Brady, Diane Polangin and Isaac Trouth are all sponsoring a "Doggy Day at the Dog Park" on Sunday. ...
Dog Park Fundraiser
WBGH
There will be a fundraiser this weekend to support the dog park under construction in the Town of Union. The park's name is Canine Commons. It will be at Choconut Creek Park, off Airport Road. However, money is needed for the fence and other items. ...
Proposed aquatic center for Huber Heights outlined
Dayton Daily News
Preliminary site plans for the complex include an outdoor aquatic center, game fields, amphitheater, pedestrian paths and open space, and could also feature a skate park and dog park, said Lawrence Brandstetter, president of the engineer, architect and ...
Parking lot hottest property on Front Street, briefly
VillageSoup Belfast
Dale Kuhnert of Friends of Belfast Parks, the group that most recently raised money for the construction of the dog park behind Walsh Field, said FoBP would give $5000 toward the rink if it were constructed on city land located inside the Route 1 ...
Go, See, Do
Winston-Salem Journal
EASTER EGG HUNT FOR DOGS: The Animal Adoption & Rescue Foundation will hold an egg hunt for dogs at 11 am today at the Washington Park dog park. More than 3000 eggs will be hidden, each one containing a treat or prize. Admission is $10 per dog. ...
THIS WEEKEND IN MUSIC!
Pacific Northwest Inlander
The show hopes to raise enough cash to build a community dog park in memory of Jeff Kemmish. The show is tonight at The Hop! at 6 pm. $5. All-ages. Spokane's hip-hop/jazz/funky supergroup, the Flying Spiders (who we profiled here), play a zodiac show ...

Mackintosh on the Lake Hosts First Annual Child Safety Day ...
By BO News Network
More than 80 acres of open space, access to the first community dog park in Alamance County, a private 10-acre lake, walking and fitness trails that inspire healthy living, tennis and basketball courts, sand volleyball, ...
People tags proposed for Illinois dog park
AURORA, Ill., April 9 (UPI) -- A proposal that would require humans using an Illinois dog park to wear a license around their necks has some area residents ...

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Hilliard, Metro Parks to partner on dog park | ThisWeek Community ...
dog park proposed by the city of Hilliard and Metro Parks could be a reality by the end of the year.
Dog Park
The dog park is open from 8am to sunset. ... Small dog park is limited to dogs weighing 25 pounds or less. Large dog park is open to dogs of all sizes. ...
Culver City Dog Park, a place pet owners call home | Los Angeles ...
Closed for nearly six months following a water and methane gas leak, the Culver City Dog Park was crawling Sunday with pets and their owners, pleased to ...
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