Saturday, June 18, 2011

The Dog Park News (June 18, 2011)

Animal Attraction: Dream Dog Park Unveiled
KHOU (blog)
Grand Prize Winner of the 2010 Beneful WagWorld Dream Dog Park Contest, Pat McNeely and his four-legged best buddy Koda, celebrate at the unveiling of their Dream Dog Park in Johns Creek, GA on Wednesday, June 15, 2011. McNeely and Koda's dream ideas ...
The future of former DNR property - Dog park, jail site?
Petoskey News-Review
Gaylord resident and dog owner Sharon Dumas said she and other dog owners would love to see 1 or 2 acres of the property set aside for use as a dog park to provide a place for their pets to exercise and run. ”We live near Otsego Lake and I have met ...

Allentown a semifinalist in Bark for your Park contest to bring dog park to city
The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com
In order to advance as one of the 15 finalists, the Department of Parks and Recreation is putting together a two-minute video to showcase community support for a dog park, the impact the park would have and details of the master plan and location, ...
Derby, Vt., agrees to offer town land for dog park
The Republic
AP DERBY, Vt. — The town of Derby, Vt., is offering town land for a dog park but won't pay for its operation. The Board of Selectmen voted Monday to offer the wooded property near Lake Salem. Selectboard Chairman Brian Smith says the two-acre park ...
Belmar Dog Park Nixed
By Tom Dunphy | Email the author | June 16, 2011 The borough of Belmar has nixed a proposal to build a dog park in Maclearie Park. Months of planning by a citizen's committee culminated in a public hearing lasting nearly two hours on Wednesday evening, ...

RE: 'St. Patrick's Cemetery, AKA Dog Park?'
The Union of Grass Valley
By Lorence Anderson This is in response to the Letter to the Editor entitled “St. Patrick's Cemetery, AKA Dog Park?” by Mr. Richard Garbers of Grass Valley, which appeared in The Union on June 11. Mr. Garber's letter argues that people shouldn't walk ...
Passes not required for Ankeny Dog Park event
DesMoinesRegister.com
Special events are planned from 9 am to noon Saturday at the Ankeny Dog Park, at Southwest Goodwin Street and Southwest Ankeny Road. Dog passes are not required for the free event, but dogs must be socialized and current on vaccinations. ...
Citizens request a dog park
Willits News
By Linda Williams/TWN Staff Writer The creation of a fenced dog park is the goal of an impromptu citizens' group, according to spokesman Ian Fitzpatrick, who requested the city council place the issue on a future council agenda. 


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Dog park work continues; band shell work expected in late July
Mason City Globe Gazette
The committee is working to establish a dog park north of 14th Street Northeast near Elm Drive, on property purchased by the city after the 2008 floods. There are still buildings to be demolished and land to be cleared in the proposed area. ...
Tigard's Ash Avenue Dog Park re-opens as nearby road construction winds down
OregonLive.com
By Eric Florip, The Oregonian View full sizeCity of TigardThe new Ash Avenue Dog Park in Tigard includes several new features, among them a bike rack. After closing more than a year and a half ago, Tigard's Ash Avenue Dog Park is finally open again...

Illustration: Montville Township Dog Park
Above is an illustration made on a computer of the Montville Township Dog Park. The park is located on Changebridge Road and is available to both township residents and non-residents for fee. For more information about the dog park, see the Montville ...
When going to the dogs marks progress
Kenai Peninsula Online
The benefits of a designated dog park are numerous. As Hocker pointed out to the Clarion, better socialized dogs make for safer neighborhoods, and having a play space specifically for people and dogs should reduce negative interactions in other parks. ...
Six things to know about Waynesboro Council
Waynesboro Record Herald
The Northside Dog Park has been open for three weeks and is gaining popularity, according to councilman Wayne Driscoll. Driscoll advised park-users to bring water for their dogs to keep them hydrated in the summer heat. He said lack of water has been ...
MHPS stands firm on off-leash recommendations despite backlash
Medicine Hat News
The plan would have provided better signs and the construction of an enclosed dog park, but would have reduced the current 1500 hectares of off-leash area to 165 hectares in six specific areas. While the police stand by their recommendation, ...
Schererville Park Foundation raises funds for facilities
nwitimes.com
These projects include the creation of the Perry Ferrini Dog Park on West 91st Avenue and Mathews Street; the restoration of the historic Hilbrich Log Cabin and development of the Richard Teibel Nature Preserve on an 81-acre parcel near Eagle Ridge and ...
Oak Cliff area roundup: Markets, music, movies, a night hike, business help ...
Dallas Morning News (subscription) (blog)
•: Check out the next Sylvan Thirty farmer's market/music/food fest featuring a pop-up dog park from 9 am to 2 pm Saturday near the corner of Fort Worth Avenue and Sylvan. • This weekend at the Kessler Theater, see and hear Brave Combo and Sara Hickman ...
A walk in the park
Tahlequah Daily Press
Manus said that right now, the department has employees working with the heavy equipment, preparing the grounds of the new sports complex area that will hold sporting fields, concession and restroom buildings, and possibly a dog park...
19th and Q streets neighborhood park gets community's input
The Sacramento Press
According to Wong, the parks department did not implement the idea of a dog park in their initial designs because Sacramento County requires dog parks must be at least two acres. Community members will have another opportunity to give further input on ...

Skate park, trails plan top priorities for Buda parks
Community Impact Newspaper
The third project, an off-leash dog park, will be held off until a later time. “This is an attempt to really develop and enhance recreational and open space areas throughout the county,” said Jeff Hauff, the Hays County grants administrator. ...
Best Beach No. 5
WDIV Detroit
There's also a great bike path, tide pools to explore, nearby off-leash dog park and fire rings. In January through March, visitors might spot whales migrating south. But maybe the best thing about Coronado is that it has the widest expanse of sand in ...
Viewfinder: New 'Dream Dog Park' Takes a Bow
By Kent McCorkle | Email the author | 8:00am In the spring of 2010, dog owner Pat McNeely of nearby Johns Creek entered the Beneful WagWorld Dream Dog Park Contest. Contestants were asked to share their vision of the ultimate dog park...
Adopt A Retired Racing Greyhound
KLFY
ARLA: "you don't need a big yard, they are just as happy to lay around and rest, take them for a walk a couple of times a day and to the dog park periodically, they are just the most wonderful dogs in the world, they're so good and so well behaved and ...
GOCo awards 8 area grants
Pueblo Chieftain
This project focuses on developing a 32.5-acre parcel as a second community park that will include playgrounds, trails, an in-line skating rink, a grassy area for a wide range of activities, a dog park, an amphitheater and picnic areas. ...
The Kids Are All Right, LGBT Ice Cream Social, Sidewalk Sales, and a Forest ...
Location: at the dog park parking lot off Crest Drive. Long pants recommended. Water and gloves provided. All ages welcome. Call Tricia Zimic, to see if poor weather will cancel at 973-650-6106. Free, Sunday, 9:30am to 12:00pm, South Mountain ...
Win-Win for the Animals
Best Friends Network
Outside, a large, grassy yard is being upgraded to a dog park. Managing the construction is Mark DeWolfe, who's donating his time. “I've always said that if I had the time or the ability to help my community, it would be through helping animals,” Mark ...
Here & Now
Chicago Sun-Times
Bow Wow Luau: Young at Heart Pet Rescue will host their annual Bow Wow Luau, a tropical-themed day of play for you and your canine, June 18 from noon to 3 pm at Best Friends Pet Care' outdoordog park: 22096 N. Pet Lane. Rain date is June 25. ...
Llodra, Rodgers Make Their Case for Re-election
A new Animal Control facility will be in place this year and we are gaining ground on funding for a dog park. We completed the management take-over of Eichler's Cove Marina and supported funding for initial improvements at that site. 4. ...
VIP SHOWCASE A SMASHING SUCCESS AT ALEXAN CITYVIEW AS RENTERS RESPOND STRONGLY ...
RealEstateRama (press release)
Outside, a beautifully designed heated pool and sundeck can be found, along with a fenced in dog park. Located in the Hudson County city of Bayonne, Alexan CityView is the largest LEED-Certified multifamily development in the United States. ...