Thursday, June 30, 2011

The Dog Park News (June 30, 2011)

Dog park on Riverside rec group's agenda
Riverside Brookfield Landmark
By BOB UPHUES Officially, there is no such thing as a dog park in Riverside. Unofficially, there are several - Big Ball Park, Swan Pond (when it's not under water) and the tennis courts at Blythe Park. That disconnect will be the subject of discussion ...
Atlantic County seeks to transfer land for Egg Harbor Township dog park
Press of Atlantic City
If the transfer is approved, the wooded parcel along Pine Avenue could become a dog park. County Planning Director Joe Maher said he believed transferring the property should not be a problem. According to the planning office, the site of the proposed ...
Pet owners seek compromise on bridge project | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2011-06-29
Philadelphia Inquirer
The city promised it would hold off its plans to remove trees near the dog park to make room for construction equipment. At a heated meeting Monday, about 200 dog owners and neighborhood residents complained they had not been kept abreast of plans for ...
Toad Hollow Dog Park to Remain Closed
Patch.com
By Justin Cox | Email the author | 8:52am Also serving as one of the City's retention basins, the area is thoroughly saturated and has standing water in many areas. Your dog would probably love it, but your carpet would most likely feel otherwise. ...
Town Council Holds Four Public Hearings
Patch.com
A new dog park proposal may be the subject of a future public hearing. By Ronni Newton | Email the author | 5:45am Prior to Tuesday night's Town Council meeting, public hearings were held on four different matters, three of which were recommended for ...
Dog park lights veto
Weekly Times Messenger
WEST Torrens Council has rejected a request for $30000 towards lights at a dog parkin neighbouring Charles Sturt Council. A motion to approve the request from Charles Sturt Council for $30000 towards lighting the Findon Rd Pooch Park was defeated at a...



http://www.cafepress.com/dogparksusa


Facebook Like Could Fund Dog Park
WNCF
Montgomery is one of 25 US cities that are finalists in a competition to win a $100000 grant to fund the construction of the city's first dog park. All you have to do is Log onto Facebook and like “Puppies for Parks, Montgomery, AL”. ...
Five Things You Need To Know Today
Patch.com
Try the South Mountain Dog Park. It is an Essex County off-leash dog park and it's located in South Mountain Reservation on Crest Drive in Maplewood/Millburn. The entrance to Crest Drive is off South Orange Ave in South Orange. ...
It's Open! Water Troughs, Picnic Tables, Hitching Posts at New Staging Area
Patch.com
In the future, San Juan Capistrano residents will find enhanced hiking trails, biking trails, a baseball field, a dog park and a small amphitheater along Camino Capistrano at the Northwest Open Space. By Tyler Donohue | Email the author | 3:15pm ...
MURRIETA: Veterinarians urge caution during heat
North County Times
Copone cools off by drinking from a bucket of water at the Mayflower Dog Park in Escondido on Monday. Local veterinarians are warning dog owners to take steps to prevent the occurence of heat stroke, which can be fatal to the animals. ...
Boom: Fourth of July events
Seacoastonline.com
Because of the fireworks display, the Dog Park will be closed from 6 am Sunday until 10 am Monday. Dogs are never allowed at Leary and Central Fields, or the South Playground. The tennis and basketball courts, playground and baseball areas will be ...
Summer gatherings help citizens, city of Huntington
Huntington Herald Dispatch
Last week Huntington turned out in great numbers for the dog park's "Party on the Patio" at Heritage station. More than 500 people (and 100 dogs) participated in the making of the video for the PetSafe Bark for Your Park Contest ...
In My Opinion: Complaining is much more entertaining
Reno Gazette Journal
One of the interesting aspects of working as a volunteer on the Dayton Valley Dog Park may be what has been causing the lack of acquiring local community amenities. While not being a particular proponent of a dog park, it really does not deserve the ...
Spruce is going camping
Spruce Grove Examiner
Ald. Bill Steinburg toyed with the idea of setting up shop in the campground immediately by purchasing a trailer, but was even more enthusiastic about the close proximity to an off-leash dog park. "The unique thing I like about it is that usually when ...
Know Your Madisonian: Anne Whisner is tuned in to parks and recreation
Capital Times
Most of the volunteers who come out for dog park cleanup days are dog park users themselves and just love the park and love having that resource and asset in our community. They want to preserve it and be a role model for other people. ...
Off-leash area going ahead as planned despite resident concerns
insideTORONTO.com
"We're saying we don't want the (dog) park, we don't need the (dog) park," said nearby resident Christine Costa, whose four children range in age from two to eight. "There's a danger to the trees on the east side and it's too close to residents (on ...
Dine with your dog
KTVL
Not just a chance to dine with your dog but the restaurant is also putting in a mini dog park out back, plus a cleaning station, with hand sanitizer and doggy bags. But if you want to bring your pooch out to dinner, there are some rules you have to ...
Baja park project takes another big step
Green Valley News
During the last seven months, volunteers have worked on the initial grading and trash pickup, helping to lay the foundation for what will eventually become four softball/baseball fields, a dog park, an exercise trail, picnic benches, ...
Here's your hometown guide to the Fourth of July
The Tennessean
The entire Park at Harlinsdale Farm, including the K-9 Korral Dog Park, will be closed to patrons from Sunday, July 3 at dusk to Monday at 6 pm Visitors will be able to enter from either entrance to the park and city staffers will be present to assist ...
District cuts top $115 million
KUSI
... to sell property including a portion of the Hoover High School site and property in Scripps Ranch and will negotiate a deal with the Little Italy Association for joint use of land adjacent to Washington Elementary School, to be used as a dog park...

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

The Dog Park News (June 29, 2011)

Dog park proponents withdraw plan
Worcester Telegram
The group working to build a fenced dog park next to the condos on that road withdrew its proposal last night, finding it impossible to appease the abutters. Condo residents almost universally rejected the idea, citing concerns about aesthetics, noise, ...
Perkasie dog park named; Borough renames water authority
Montgomery Newspapers
By Bob Keeler Tom Bancroft at the opening of the Perkasie dog park, now named in his honor. Staff photo by KEN ZEPP One is for the recently opened dog park in Lenape Park. “What I'd like to do is call it the Perkasie Dog Park at Tom Bancroft Field,” ...
Howls of protest over planned closing of dog run | Philadelphia Inquirer ...
Philadelphia Inquirer
To make room for the prefabricated bridge, Fairmount Park says it must remove 25 trees and cordon off the existing dog park. Acknowledging community concerns, Fairmount Park Director Mark Focht said he would look for ways to enlarge the temporary dog ...
No more dog park for the Southwest Cutoff
The Daily Northborough
The proposal for a dog park planned to be located at 195 Southwest Cutoff (Route 20), the site of the old Mustang Stables, was placed on hold at the Board of Selectmen's meeting Monday night. Laura Ziton of the Friends of the Northborough Dog Park told ...
Council should reconsider dog park location
Blue Mountains Courier-Herald
There are at least 1000 of us who would love to be able to enjoy an Allandale Station off-leash dog park. It is a central, convenient, safe location south of the Southshore Community Centre and consists of 3.5 acres that offer a level site easily ...
Dog park group to host fundraising meeting
Rockford Independent
By The Rockford Independent A committee of dog lovers and local residents that has been the momentum behind the Rockford Dog Park movement will host a brainstorming meeting at the Rockford Administration Building, 350 N. Main Street, at 7 pm Thursday. ...
Grotto, Dog Park on Hold for 2 Years as City Reviews Parks Policy
LOCAL2 Sault Ste. Marie
All development of parks in Sault Ste. Marie, including the planned grotto for Bellevue Park, is now on hold for at least the next couple of years. That's because council decided tonight to review its official plan for Bellevue Park and other city ...

Off-leash dog park at Molson Centre site
The Barrie Advance
Jennifer Robinson once again tried to get an off-leash dog park by the waterfront Monday night. She said the east end of the Allandale station land is a perfect spot, and people are already by the waterfront with their dogs. ...
Gimme 5 Café Offers New Drink to Benefit Huntington's Dog Park
HNN Huntingtonnews.net
Huntington, WV - The Gimme 5 Café at the HIMG Regional Medical Center will begin offering a new specialty drink on Friday, July 1st to benefit Huntington's Dog Park. Called the “Five Spot”, the drink is a cookies and cream smoothie. ...



http://www.cafepress.com/dogparksusa


City Seeks Input on Off-Leash Dog Parks
KUT News
Off-leash dog parks often require frequent maintenance and upkeep, as is the case with the Norwood Estate Dog Park of Riverside Drive. City of Austin landscape architect Marty Stump told KUT News in April that the off-leash park will be phased out from ...
Love the park? Love dogs? Say so!
Cape Cod Times (subscription)
To respond to those who complain that the Drummer Boy was not intended to be a dog park, I would say that it is not a dog park. It is a multiuse park, and most of the users are respectful of one another. To respond to those who maintain that we do not ...
LA Film Fest, Starring Silverlake
Huffington Post (blog)
It was great to see Silverlake Coffee, the Silverlake Dog Park, the corner of Griffith Park Ave. and Hyperion Ave., etc., on the big screen. Suziey holds the screen well, and is believable throughout the movie. I'd sign off on her starring in big ...
Candidate forum focuses on building replacements
Delmarva Now
On the subject of the dog park proposed for the Pines, most of the candidates voiced their support. "It's a nice, social thing," Handelman said. Taylor said a dog park would not be an efficient use of funding, and that dogs would fight and leave the ...
COMMENTARY: The Future of the Long Beach Civic Center
LBPOST.com
To broaden the use of Lincoln Park beyond the homeless, a dog park was added to its northern end. A typical tool in the urban handbook for defusing unsavory activity, the fenced dog run succeeded only in pushing homeless persons toward the Main Library ...
Portsmouth parking restrictions for annual fireworks display
Seacoastonline.com
The dog park will be closed from 6 am on July 3, 2011, to 10 am on July 4, 2011. Dog owners are reminded of the city ordinance forbidding dogs from any park where the Recreation Department holds scheduled programs. This includes Leary and Central ...

See all stories on this topic »

Council to discuss proposed dog park
Dubuque Telegraph Herald
The Galena City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, July 18, to discuss a proposed dog park in the city. The time and location of the meeting will be determined at a later time. An online service is needed to view this article in its ...
8000 homeless veterans on the streets of LA
CBS News
There's even a golf course and a dog park. There's no public record of where the money goes. "I just get furious about it," says Bobby Shriver. For seven years, Shriver the former mayor of nearby Santa Monica, has been pressing the VA spend the money ...
Opened in 1969, west-end bakery still packs 'em in
blogTO (blog)
Conflict in Baird Park over proposed dog park Karen, it seems you miss the point that it being gated is the whole point! A fence and gates are going up as we speak to exclude our kids from... Rob Ford on removing the Jarvis Street bike lanes I live on ...

Council considers way to bring in revenue
Tiffin Advertiser Tribune
The funds are being used to purchase and demolish vacant properties on North Washington Street, and other projects considered include helping Tiffin Tomorrow purchase a building downtown and improvements to a local park for use as a dog park...
DAILY GRINDER: Housing Authority Will Wait For More Lavishing Luxury
PW-Philadelphia Weekly (blog)
But there's a dog park there some pet owners wouldn't be able to use during the construction period. The pet owners' solution: No construction, in spite of the federal court order to do so! There's a protest tonight at 22nd and Spruce, 7pm. ...
San Juan to vote Thursday on $21 million budget plan
OCRegister
... repairs on Rancho Viejo Road between Ortega Highway and Junipero Serra Road, a community garden and picnic area on 13.5 acres of the Northwest Open Space, a dog park, rehabilitation of the Blas Aguilar Adobe, sewer replacement and more.
Photo: Contributed - Warren Caruk
Castanet.net
The spray park is located in Westbank Town Centre Park, conveniently located adjacent to public washrooms and the community pavilion's picnic tables. The park also includes a community garden, an off-leash dog park, an open manicured field and ample ...

After Attacks, Rossmoor Predator Management Team Launches Dog Leash Campaign
www.OC180NEWS.com
We have to question why when we have dog parks both in neighboring cities such as Los Alamitos Arbor Dog Park and five dog parks in Long Beach, why anyone chooses the streets and the parks of Rossmoor to allow their dogs to roam free? ...
Plans in doubt for second splash pad
Fort Worth Star Telegram
"When we worked on the bond issue, we lined out several things including trails and the dog park," said Kathy Trotter. "They're all moving forward. This is still hanging. I think we should keep our commitment." Not all council members were sure they ...
Children's water park construction begins in West Kelowna
Global Saskatoon
... Kids event at Whiski Jack's Pub has helped raised funds for Rotary. The spray park project is expected to be complete by September 2011. Town Centre Park in Westbank features public washrooms, a picnic area, a community garden and off-leash dog park.
Collierville OKs 25-cent tax increase to balance new budget
Memphis Commercial Appeal
What seemed to upset citizens most were proposed improvements in public parks including a synthetic turf field, new lights for that field, an off-leash dog park and other changes. The $900000 turf was approved at a meeting last month using funds ...

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

The Dog Park News (June 28, 2011)

Dog Park in Moberly? Tell me more!
Moberly Monitor Index
Recently, we have put up a banner that states “Future Site of the Moberly Dog Park, Opening August 2011.” Since the construction, opening and management of a dog park is complex, I asked the Monitor-Index to indulge me in a few articles that will ...
More off leash dog parks proposed
Austin News
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department is proposing to turn the open land just south of the swimming pool at Mabel Davis into a one point four acre fenced-in dog park. "We want to grow those (dog parks) because it's a very popular trend in the city ...
Public Asked to Fill Out Off Leash Dog Park Survey
HQPrinceGeorge.com
Prince George, BC - Open houses held to gather feedback about creating dog parks in Prince George are over, but public consultation continues. Starting today, people who missed the open houses, but are still interested in providing feedback, ...
proposed dog park
KXAN.com
off leash dog park.



http://www.cafepress.com/dogparksusa

Wag More Dogs takes case to appeals court
Washington Examiner (blog)
... dismissed earlier this year by the US District Court for the Eastern District in Alexandria, revolves around whether the dog grooming and boarding company can display a mural depicting dogs on the back of its building, adjacent to a dog park...
Park & Rec highlights facilities around the neighborhood
Marshalltown Times Republican
Fees for use of the Marshalltown Dog Park have been averaging $30 weekly, though Gray said that has declined dramatically from last fall's opening, but people are dropping their $2 per day into the entrance box. "We have sold 80 memberships to the dog ...
Colleen O'Connor: Why a Dog Attack Could Determine San Diego's Next Mayor
Anyone remembering the fight to create Dogs' Beach in Ocean Beach or the nearby dog park understands the one-issue, tenacious focus of dog owners. The responsible dog owners were right to find an appropriate spot to allow their pets to frolic without ...
Couple Gives $50000 for Ann Arbor Park
The Ann Arbor Chronicle
At the end of the meeting, Steve Thorp spoke during public commentary, urging the city to give West Park a new name – Central Park West – and to possibly put a dog park there. One of the first items on the June 21 agenda was news of a gift to support ...

City drops grotto idea into an exceedingly deep hole
SooToday.com
PRAC still hasn't made a recommendations on a leash-free dog park. So, if City Council passes a motion before it tonight, the grotto and anything else to be placed in a City park may well disappear into the inner workings of PRAC for at least another ...
More Heat, Rain And Playgrounds
Should you want to let your four-legged friend stretch its legs, try the dog park at the Land O' Lakes Recreation Complex before it gets too hot outside! You can start your own blog – Have an opinion or expertise to share? ...
Yappy Hour Preps Pups for Parade
“We're very big proponents of the Half Moon Bay Dog Park,” Kendall Flint said. “What people don't realize about Half Moon Bay is how dog friendly it is.” Dogs that strut their stuff at the July 4 parade will also be eligible to vie for titles such as ...
School Reform Commission holds special meeting, flash mobs stir up summer concerns
Newsworks.org
Our interns are following up on the weekend flash mobs in Upper Darby and North Philadelphia, and taking a look at plans for the Schuylkill River Park. Some folks are angry about the improvements that will eliminate some trees and part of a dog park.
UTA architecture students win Ross Avenue Better Blocks competition
Dallas Morning News (subscription) (blog)
One group created a dog park with an ice-filled kiddie pool for four-legged visitors and painted wooden chairs for two-legged ones. Down the road, artists sold jewelry, pictures and clothing from tents. The winning project came from architectural ...

Monday, June 27, 2011

The Dog Park News (June 27, 2011)

Dogs and owners turn out to support creation of dog park
Lynchburg News and Advance
The video featured hundreds of volunteers and their dogs and will be used to promote Lynchburg in a national contest as the site for a new dog park. Credit: Parker Michels-Boyce/The News & Advance Coordinator and director Steve Smallshow explains the ...
Dare County's first dog park to open next month
The Virginian-Pilot
At the county park on Kitty Hawk Road, the first dog park in Dare County will open next month. A playground, walking trail, skate park and picnic pavilion also are near completion at the site (Erin James | The Virginian-Pilot) By Erin James The dog ...

Users want more say in expansion plan for Schuylkill Banks park | Philadelphia ...
Philadelphia Inquirer
The loudest opposition comes from pet owners, who complain the bridge will compromise their dog park. They have hired a lawyer and say they will seek a temporary injunction against the project. "Many people bought houses in the neighborhood because of ...
Hot dog, it's a race
The Register-Guard
While waiting for the pièce de resistance — the vaunted Wiener Dog Races — Cori Bell walked through the crowd, gathering signatures on a petition to create a dog park in Cottage Grove. “Anyone interested can contact me by e-mail, ...
Cameras Roll for Dog Park Competition
WSET
It could become the future site of Lynchburg's first dog park. The city is one of 25 across the country still in the running for Petsafe's "Bark for your Park" competition. The one whose movie gets the most votes wins $100000 to build a new dog park or ...
Bids now open to build Encinitas park
SignOnSanDiego.com
Athletic fields, a skate park, a dog park and an aquatic center are some of the facilities sought. The project has been planned for a decade, and has cleared two legal challenges. The property is south of Santa Fe Drive and west of Interstate 5. ...



http://www.cafepress.com/dogparksusa

Dogs have their day at Mosquito Lake
Youngstown Vindicator
More than 100 canines with their owners in tow showed up for the second snnual Doggie Days at the Mosquito Lake State Park Dog Park today. Ron Strader of Cortland arrived by bicycle with Giles, his little Yorkshire poodle, in a basket on the handlebars ...
Lots to do at Fair's educational building
Warren Tribune Chronicle
The fair's dog park display area will be assisted by the Friends of the Mosquito Lake Dog Park and the Trumbull County Animal Welfare League; l In addition to the Trumbull County MetroParks, other exhibitors include the US Army Corp of Engineers, ...
Taylorsville celebrates 15 years
KSL-TV
The city also built Millrace Park, Vista Park, a bass fishing pond, dog park and skate park. The city boasts innovative traffic-flow options. Four continuous-flow intersections are operational, and a reversible-lanes project will soon open on 5400 ...

Take Your Dog to the Beach
While dogs aren't allowed on just any beach in the park, they are allowed in the Paw Playground dog park area. The Paw Playground offers fenced in spaces for both small and large dogs, a leash-free beach area, dog showers and plenty of fresh drinking ...
If it's from BHC, it's got to be hot
Mohave Valley News
The Bullhead City Dog Park Committee was invited to raise awareness of efforts to bring a dog park to Rotary Park. Committee members were on hand to pass out fliers promoting a fundraiser today at Wienerschnitzel. From 11 am to 3 pm today, ...

Beth LaMontagne Hall's City Hall: Aldermen scramble to come up with ...
The Union Leader
It has taken nearly three years for Manchester to get its own dog park. Now the off-leash playground for city pooches is finally open on Bass Island. Alderman Phil Greazzo, who was one of the key people behind the dog park, said there will be a grand ...
Summer of Walking: Gateway great way to appreciate urban and rural settings
Pioneer Press
Dog owners should know that the trail passes an off-leash dog park at Arlington Street and Arkwright Street in St. Paul. And those who want to make a day of it may want to pack a picnic and a swimsuit and head to the portion of the trail that runs ...
Scenes From a Better Ross Avenue
Dallas Observer (blog)
Theresa O'Donnell, director of Sustainable Development and Construction, and her second-in-command, Peer Chacko, were hanging out in the Fellowship Church parking lot, across the street from the pop-up dog park. Assistant City Manager AC Gonzalez...

Major Makeover for Ohlone Greenway, In "Baby Steps"
Patch.com
The Bruce King Memorial Dog Park between Potrero Avenue and Blake Street is far enough away from the BART tracks that it will not be affected, but the Itaya Park play structure north of Manila will need to be torn down and replaced. ...
Small paws, big cause
Post-Tribune
Pressnall, who is co-founder executive director of the nonprofit, was one of the guests at the area's first Bichon Bash, a fundraiser for Small Paws held Saturday at the Canine Country Club, a privatedog park. About 50 people, each with at least two ...

Sunday, June 26, 2011

The Dog Park News (June 26, 2011)

No Dog Park For Walkerton
Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre
He says if Brockton does forge ahead with a dog park, it will be on municipally owned land. Wilken says there is a lot of support in Walkerton for a dog park, and they will include the idea in Brockton's Recreation Master Plan . ...
Barks and Recreation
MSN Money
Here are some great companionable spots with your canine in mind By Nadine Kavanagh for MSN Local Edition Bucca takes the measure of the Shaggy Pines Dog Park, 20 acres of blissful space just three miles from Grand Rapids, Mich. Your dog loves you. ...
Party Hosts Fundraiser for Local Canines
WOWK
By Solomon Fizer HUNTINGTON -- Heritage Station hosted a special party on the patio to support the Dog Park's Campaign. Friday's event featured live music from the Mystic Mountain Blueberry band, food, and the filming of a flash mob video which will be ...



http://www.cafepress.com/dogparksusa


Major Makeover for Ohlone Greenway, In "Baby Steps"
Patch.com
The Bruce King Memorial Dog Park, to the right, is far enough away from the tracks and supports that it isn't expected to be impacted by the BART work. Significant changes are coming to El Cerrito's Ohlone Greenway over the next few years, ...

Casting call for Lynchburg area dogs
WSLS
By WHITNEY LAW The "Friends of the Lynchburg Dog Park" are calling pooches and their families to the Blackwater Creek Athletic Field for a video shoot Saturday morning at 10. The video will be used in the in the national "Bark for Your Park" contest. ...
Vox Populi: "Who makes the better first lady: Michelle Obama or Newt ...
Savannah Morning News
By Vox Populi "Chatham County commission needs to consider making a dog park on Thomas Avenue near the Forest City Gun Club. It is a big empty field with a locked gate and would make a perfect dog park." "Charging $100 per child to the school board if ...
Suspect wanted in 10 Manhattan muggings
7Online.com
Incident #6 happened on June 15th at 12:20 pm The suspect robbed a 27-year-old man at Warren Street & West Street in front of the Warren Street Dog Park. He only got away with $27.00. Incident #7 happened on June 19th at 11:35 pm A 23-year-old woman ...

Finishing touches being put on Rayola Park
Tulsa World
... pad was built where an outdoor pool used to be at Rayola Park. That same year, the city adopted a parks master plan, which laid out improvements such as a dog park, a mountain bike park and a miniature golf course.
Five Things to Do with Kids on June 25
Broemmelsiek Park has an off-leash dog park area if you'd like to bring your dog to run around. See a $5 movie: Movies playing at Wehrenberg Theatres St. Charles 18 Cine before 10 am are just $5 every day. On the schedule for Saturday June 25, ...
Pines building replacements dominate election forum
Delmarva Now
On the subject of a proposed dog park, most of the candidates voiced their support. Candidate Terri Mohr said she thought the community would benefit from an area where people could bring their dogs. Election ballots will be mailed to Ocean Pines ...
Letter: City workers are suffering
Evansville Courier & Press
A city job used to be an honor and privilege to have but not anymore. Eventually we citizens and the city itself are going to suffer, but it's OK. We'll have a dog park and be able to walk from Hays Boat Ramp to downtown. Just overlook the tall grass, ...