Tuesday, July 19, 2011

The Dog Park News (July 19, 2011)


Warsaw In Contention For Dog Park Funding, Votes Needed
Times-Union Newspaper
While Warsaw is known as the Orthopedic Capital of the World, a national contest may help the city become known as a dog park capital. The “Bark For Your Park” contest sponsored by PetSafe recently announced 15 semi-finalists for its contest and Warsaw ...
Hays residents banding together to form dog park -7/18/2011, 9:59 AM
Hays Daily News
By KLINT SPILLER Many pet owners in the Hays community have started a grassroots movement to lobby for a city dog park. The dog park would allow dogs to be off their leashes and exercise in an area enclosed by tall fences. ...
City Council considers back burner for gravity, dog parks
SooToday.com
Marie City Council will be asked tonight to put off making any decision on the proposed gravity park and dog park until a comprehensive review of public recreational lands is completed. A motion on the agenda for tonight's meeting calls for the two ...
Hazeldale Dog Park's 9th Annual Dog Day Afternoon - Saturday July 30
DogExplorer
Come on out on Saturday, July 30 from 10 am to 4 pm for the 9th Annual Dog Day Afternoon at Hazeldale Dog Park, just off Farmington Road at SW 192nd in Aloha, OR. Featuring a UFO Disc Dog Competition, hosted by Flydo (registration 9 to 10:30 am). ...
Pit Boys Opens Outpost at Quiet Waters Park
Pit Boys employee Kerry Fisher said she wanted those using the dog park to know the cafe's outside seating is dog-friendly. As of July 1, Maryland restaurant owners can legally allow patrons with dogs at outside seating areas. ...
Dog proposal trips alarm
Tulsa World
"There is some serious unintended consequences that we need to avoid," said Herb Beattie, chairman of the city's Dog Park Task Force. Beattie told the Tulsa World that he is confident that if Mautino, city staff and interested dog groups work together, ...
Bullhead City climbs to third place in 'Bark' standings
Mohave Valley News
By The Daily News staff BULLHEAD CITY — Bullhead City is currently in third place in the PetSafe $100000 Bark For Your Park dog park contest standings, according to the PetSafe website. Bullhead City, the only Arizona community to make the finals, ...

COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK // Northside Community Response Team receives major grant ...
Downtown Journal
SAINT ANTHONY EAST — St. Anthony East is ready to solicit bids to build a dog park inside the Community Commons Park at Summer Street and Central Avenue Northeast. “It's a little section of the park that is not really used for anything,” said Susan ...



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Blue Ash hears ideas for park at airport
Cincinnati.com
The park, which will evolve in phases over the next 20 years or more, could include such amenities as bike trails and walking paths, a performing arts and conference center, an amphitheater, a pedestrian plaza, a history museum, a dog park...
Medford Aquatics Open House
Mail Tribune
Hear about the proposed plans for new aquatic facilities in Medford and new locations for the BMX track and dog park. The tour starts at 6:30 pm at the pool in Hawthorne Park, Medford. The tour and presentation are free; call 541-774-2400 for more ...
Parks Group Connects Citizens, Government
The committee plans to assist with the dog park opening at Eberwein Park in early September. It also hosts an Earth Day celebration each year. In the past, it has helped plan events such as the September Stroll to promote health awareness. ...
5 Ways to Stay Cool This Week
A Dip for the Dogs: Lake in the Hills Bark Park Dog Park has kiddie pools set out for man's best friend to cool off. There are also doggy drinking fountains. For information on permit fees at the bark park, visit the village of Lake in the Hills ...
Morning Roundup: The Gray, Lost Lady Edition
DCist.com
In 2009, readers overwhelmingly voted to name the park at 14th and Girard Streets NW "DC Voting Rights/Jumbo Slice®/Super Magical Black POTUS Symbolically Redesignated Dog Park/Vodka Bottle Recycling Station/Homeless Latrine/Chicken Bone Deposit ...

Briefs: Washington County earns state award for efforts to keep pollutants out ...
Minneapolis Star Tribune
The park will be operated primarily by the CG WAG Farms Dog Park Association. This group of volunteers will be charged with maintaining the rules and property of the dog park. If you wish to volunteer and/or donate to the organization, contact Dick ...
Community Briefs
Baxter Bulletin
The Mountain Home Dog Park Committee meeting is set 1:30 pm July 23 at the Donald W. Reynolds Library building, according to Nancy Lee Scarpa. The agenda will include recent donation commitments and planning of a fall social picnic. ...-