Wednesday, May 11, 2011

The Dog Park News (May 12, 2011)

Dog park in the works
The Wenatchee World Online
By Christine Pratt Peppermint plays with her owner, Brandi Permin, 9, as Brandi and her mom watch Brandi's brothers' baseball game Monday in Lincoln Park, which one day could be home to an off-leash dog park. WENATCHEE — Lincoln Park could one day ...
Palm Desert dog park damage more extensive than thought
The Desert Sun
The largest dog park in Palm Desert will remain closed longer than anticipated to repair more than $10000 in damage caused by vandals, a city official said today. University Dog Park was shut down May 4, after the unidentified vandals felled light ...
South Waterboro dog park set to open this month
KeepMEcurrent.com
By Kate Irish Collins kcollins@keepmecurrent.com | 0 comments SOUTH WATERBORO – The Lake Arrowhead homeowner's association prevents resident Tim Folley from fencing in his property, which is why he's so excited about the new dog park opening later this ...
Unleash the pooches Saturday at pop-up Oak Cliff dog park
Dallas Morning News (blog)
Jason Roberts, Andrew Howard et al will partner with the canine-loving Fido Oak Cliff group for a dog-park demonstration project Saturday near Polk and Turner in north Oak Cliff. The Fido folks hope to reduce the number of stray dogs on Oak Cliff ...
Group lays out vision for Seaside dog park
Monterey County Herald
Pacchetti Park, at Noche Buena Street and Kimball Avenue in Seaside, hosts a canine convention 1 to 3 pm Saturday to celebrate the christening of the city's only off-leash dog park. Doggie treats and ice cream will be served, and dog-walkers and other ...
Chick-Fil-A presentation set today; Dog park opening slated Saturday
Shawnee News Star
By Mike McCormick Ribbon cutting and grand opening for Shawnee's first dog park will be held this Saturday, May 14. Activities will begin at 10:30 am at the Mary Maxine Williamson Dog Parklocated at 1900 W. Independence. James Bryce, Interim Director ...



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Officials: Public must lead Neenah-Menasha dog park idea
Appleton Post Crescent
Support from dog owners on a regional dog park for northern Winnebago County is key for the proposal to move forward, local officials say. The level of interest the concept has generated so far among dog owners is a promising sign of the group's ...
Expect more bark at the Silver Lake Dog Park
The Eastsider LA
This morning, a crew of city workers planted 10 new trees in the Silver Lake Dog Parkin hopes of greening up the sun-baked and often dusty piece of ground. Jen Byrne of the Silver Lake Dog Park Association describes the morning planting session: Today...

UPDATE: Dog Park Damage Worse Than Expected
By Jessica E. Davis | Email the author | May 10, 2011 No date has been scheduled for the reopening of University Dog Park, which was closed last week after vandals ripped out copper wiring from electrical and irrigation systems and toppled light poles. ...
Briefs: Anamax Bark Park closing for a month
Green Valley News
Anamax Bark Park will be closed for four or five weeks starting May 31, for the regeneration of turf and other maintenance of the dog park. The Bark Park will reopen on or before July 1. Other areas of Anamax Park will not be affected during this ...
Some Vero Beach residents calling for relocation of Michael Field dog park
TCPalm
By Ed Bierschenk VERO BEACH — A couple of hundred residents are hoping to see the off-leash dog park at Michael Field relocated amid concerns about its current location at a dusty parking lot. According to Recreation Director Rob Slezak, ...
Dog park meeting May 17
Rockdale Citizen
Comments are posted from readers like you and do not always reflect the views of this newspaper. by JohnQ on May 10, 2011 at 07:38 PM The way the county has gone to the dogs in the last 2 and half years, it's going to be one big dog park. by gail ...
Kids to hear happy barks if dogs get park in U. Freehold
Allentown Examiner
Members of the gifted and talented program at the Stone Bridge Middle School (SBMS) went before the governing body on May 5 with a proposal for a dog park at Byron Johnson Park. They noted that Upper Freehold has more than 500 registered dog owners ...
Inside scoop
Airdrie Echo
Carol Swanink and her pooch help clean up the east side dog park on Saturday as part of Doggie Doo Day. (Inset) Swanink and Tara Ambler (right) were all smiles as they petitioned for new dog parks in Airdrie. By James Emery/Senior Reporter It was a ...
New Plan for Stuart Sports Complex Approved
The revised master plan includes 15 new fields, three new parking lots, a dog park and a permanent concession area. By Andre Salles | Email the author | 6:00am Fox Valley children play soccer at Stuart Sports Complex in the heart of Montgomery. ...
Yappy Hour
Chevy Chase dog owners gather at Pete's Apizza for "Yappy Hour" to raise funds for the Chevy Chase Dog Park. By Natalia Pelayo | Email the author | 5:00pm Karla Gutierrez-Pugh and Diana Winthrop, co-organizers of Yappy Hour, take time out to pose for a ...
Lakeshore to open dog park
Windsor Star
Deputy Mayor Al Fazio said he's been pushing for a dog park for three years. During this year's budget, council agreed to set aside $10000 although Fazio doesn't expect it to cost that much. The town needed to fence off more of the area and put in some ...
Tuesdays With Toby: Does Your Dog Graze
On a recent trip to Heurich Dog Park, I caught him in the act. We've all heard that dogs eat grass when their tummies hurt. The grass supposedly makes them vomit whatever wasn't setting well in their stomach. So, I was worried when Toby began doing it ...
Maplewood Pups to Get Their Own In-Ground Pool
By Sheri Gassaway | Email the author | 10:30am Maplewood dogs will be splish-splashing away at a new in-ground pool that will be up and running this summer at Maplewood Dog Park. The Maplewood City Council approved a resolution at Tuesday's meeting to ...
Buckhead Spring Arts and Crafts Festival Headlines Weekend Calendar
Proceeds from the on-site beverage sales will be donated to the not yet city approved Chastain Dog Park. “The festival has a very bohemian, relaxed vibe to it,” said Randall Fox, creative director/ co-founder of Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, ...
More learned about progress of South Side off-leash area
South Pittsburgh Reporter
A 35-minute informational meeting on a proposed two acre, off-leash dog park in South Side Riverfront Park drew about 40 people to the Brashear Center on May 3. "More and more dogs are living in the neighborhood than ever before," said city Councilman ..
D.C. news briefs
Washington Post
NW; 1:30 to 4:30 pm May 21 at Triangle Park, Minnesota Avenue and Croffut Place SE; 9 to 11:30 am June 11 at Shaw Dog Park, 11th Street and Rhode Island Avenue NW; and 1:30 to 4 pm June 11 at Newark Street Dog Park, 39th and Newark streets NW. ...
Thanks for fencing us in
Penrith Star
BY GEMMA SEYMOUR LESS than two months after it was officially opened the fenced off-leash dog park in Penrith has "exceeded all expectations". "It's what we expected and more," said Jason Kozlovsky, who was behind the campaign to have the off-leash ...
Heat is on in Peoria with warmest day of year
Peoria Journal Star
Wesley, a goldendoodle owned by Tosca Bekkering, got hot playing ball at the Bradley Park dog park Tuesday afternoon. By TYLER MARITOTE Don Faulkner of Peoria Heights had to eat his ice cream significantly faster on Tuesday. ...
Disease can spread at dog parks
MyFox Tampa Bay
Kim Waulk is a veterinary technician who says the dog park is a must for her high-energy pack of five. But a couple of years ago, one of her dachshunds and two other dogs came down with nausea and diarrhea. “They all had to be treated with antibiotics...

Mandatory Leash Law Within City Limits of Lakewood
The leash law does not apply when animals and their owners are using the off leash dog park within Fort Steilacoom Park. Owners are reminded that the use of the park is at their own risk. Be aware of your dog's behavior when it is interacting with ...
Pointe Claire council ceding to younger set for May 16 meeting
The Suburban
The 7 pm meeting will be supervised by Mayor Bill McMurchie, his council and the junior councils parents and friends with a four point agenda focusing on bike paths, community life, security near outdoor pools and the dog park at Ovide Park. ...
Hardberger Park expands
San Antonio Express
About 100 acres of the former dairy farm have been open to the public for the past year, featuring walking trails, picnic tables, a dog park and a playground. The park attracts residents from across the city. “It's up there with our Brackenridge, ...
Robert E. Lee Park On Track to Reopen in September
The county also plans to add a dog park—a welcome addition given that the park was already an unofficial dog park to many area residents. The proposed budget for recreation and parks, at $21.6 million, is about $1.3 million more than the current year. ...
Doris Day and Convergys
Cincinnati CityBeat
Donations from the Doris Day Animal Foundation and the Selma A. Keller Trust allowed the renovation of the dog park at Mount Airy Forest's Highpoint Picnic Area, on Westwood Northern Boulevard. Work on the upgrades began last fall and included new...

The things we do for our dogs
The Seattle Times
... who created the People-Pet Partnership at WSU and promoted research into the bond between humans and animals; and people in our own backyard such as Sara Ninteman '04, instrumental in the development of the off-leash dog park at Beaver Lake. ...

Panel may suggest closing, outsourcing Fort Worth recreation facilities
Fort Worth Star Telegram
... have explored redeveloping Z Boaz -- on the far west side south of Interstate 30 and north of Camp Bowie West Boulevard -- into a public park with walking trails, picnic areas, pavilions, playgrounds, athletic fields and an off-leash dog park...
Too many green groups in Lower Merion?
Main Line
A space has been carved out for an off-leash dog park as well, allowing dog-walkers a place for their pets to run. The design is clever, elegant and ambitious – which raises the yellow flag. Given it is not simply two trails placed side by side, ...

Wyandotte Budget Committee Members Have a Long List of Ideas for City Leaders
Patch.com
Creating a dog park and charging people to use it. Reinstating "no parking" signs on residential streets and actively ticketing those who disobey them. Marketing the city's empty lots to get them sold quicker. Continuing with the plans to bring a ...
Smith: Good time to visit local attractions
Abilene Reporter-News
On Saturday, the Camp Barkeley Dog Park will host "Barkapalooza" from 10 am to 3 pm Pups and their owners are encouraged to come out and enjoy the event, which will feature vendors, special activities, dog training exhibitions, a Stupid Pet Trick ...