Monday, April 4, 2011

Dog Park News (April 4, 2011)



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Dog park is finally a project worth paying for
Destin Log
A so-called dog park is actually a people park where dogs are allowed. I would speculate that any park without a dog restriction would have a higher level of usage than many parks we have now. In the Destin case, we now have a citizens group committed ...
Dog park is planned for Lafreniere Park in Metairie
NOLA.com
By Richard Rainey, The Times-Picayune John McCusker, The Times-PicayuneLaura Dovalina and Amanda Alvarez watch as their dogs romp with others at the recently opened dog park at the Bonnabel Boat Launch in Metairie in 2008. Lafreniere Park is planning ...


Pets' parade pushes for dog park
The Standard
Nearly 20 dog owners and their pooches took to the streets yesterday to call for a dog park in Mid-Levels. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department said there are already 20 pet gardens all over Hong Kong, with seven more to be built by 2014. ...
City to nonresidents: Pay up!
Hometownlife.com
Starting in April, non-residents will need to purchase a $200 pass if they want to use the dog park in Birmingham. Engaged couples will need to pay for a permit to hold their wedding services at Shain Park or any of the other city parks. ...
Bark in the Park
Argus Press
In October, the Owosso City Council gave a local group the go-ahead to build the dog park, which now consist of a chain-link fence around a one-acre plot south of town between M-52 and Hopkins Lake, a green space provided by the city. ...
Dogs welcome at most parks if owners obey rules
Standard Speaker
Dogs are welcome at state parks, state forests, the Greater Hazleton rail trail and, of course, the Hazleton Dog Park set to open May 7. In the parks and on the trails, owners have to follow rules. For example, they must keep dogs on a leash and pick ...

Poop Party Purifies Park
Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre
by Bayshore News Staff A clean-up will be held today at the Port Elgin leash-free dog park. The park, which is located at the former landfill site, is closed because of what member Abby Bolton called "irresponsible pet owners. ...
The Winner is . . .
Patch.com
Congratulations to Linda Craig who guessed the Dog Park off of 29th Ave. Thanks for your participation in Gulfport Patch's "Where is it?" photo of the week! Stay tuned for more "Where is it?" weekly posts and please e-mail your guesses to ...
Redlands turns out for second RUFF Rides
Contra Costa Times
The rides, the first Saturday event at the 27th Redlands Bicycle Classic, benefited the soon-to-be-built Redlands Dog Park. Sue Stevenson, president of Redlands Unleashed Fidos & Friends, the group spearheading the park's construction, ...
A different struggle
Cincinnati.com
The park where a protest over Thomas' death dissolved into violence is being rebuilt as a “green oasis” with fountains, a dog park and a playground. And the streets where mobs once hurled bottles at police are now patrolled by officers who get support ...
SHERRY DAVIS: How do dog aggression problems get started?
Bakersfield Californian
People often ask if they should take their fearful dog to the dog park to socialize it with strange dogs. I warn them that throwing the fearful dog into a "social mixer" with a bunch of extroverts may backfire and only increase their dog's ...
Woodward Park
Fresno Bee
The park has a multi-use amphitheatre that seats up to 2500 people (to reserve, call (559) 621-2900), authentic Japanese Garden, fenced dog park, two-mile equestrian trail, exercise par course, three children's playgrounds, a lake, 3 small ponds, ...
Bunch of fools at The Forks
Winnipeg Free Press
We've been to the dog park, getting exercise with the dog, we've been getting our bikes out." And though the festival wrapped up on Saturday, Warkentin promised more in the coming weeks as Kids Fest starts in June. "It's something that allows family to ...
New Silver Lake park opens
Los Angeles Times
City officials built the walking path around the reservoir, as well as a dog park near Van Pelt Place and Silver Lake Boulevard, several years ago. Construction of the meadows began last summer. Planning is underway for a final phase of the walking ...
Fostoria Convention Getting New Home
Wheeling News Register
The city of Moundsville Parks and Recreation Board will meet at 6:30 pm Wednesday in city council chambers to discuss the establishment of a dog park. Also, on the agenda will be the formation of a dog owners' association. Interested dog owners are ...
Enforce noise bylaw fairly
YorkRegion.com
In light of the noise bylaw, building an off-leash dog park in a high density residential area is a big joke to our neighborhood. For some reason the same dog-owners who can be prosecuted by the town for other violations, can ignore the law as soon as ...
A change of plans
Colonnade (subscription)
The students were going to help at Fort Pulaski Nation Monument painting bridges, have a beach sweep with the Tybee Dog park, work with the humane society helping them clean up and play with the animals and work at America's Second Harvest Food Pantry ...
Traverse City Dog Park | Please Fill Out Our Survey
We've put together this site as an informal survey to try and gauge interest in a dog park in Traverse City. The results of this survery are going to be ...
Fenced dog park in Anchorage? - Alaska (AK) - City-Data Forum
Hello I was wondering if anyone would be willing to fill out a questionnaire about community interest in the creation of a dog park for a school..
UC dog park nears fruition - San Antonio Express-News
Dog lovers throughout the Metrocom will soon have a place to take their dogs, loosen the leash and let them run free, without fear of accidents or attacks.