Saturday, July 23, 2011

The Dog Park News (July 23, 2011)

Derby competes for $100000 prize to build dog park
BurlingtonFreePress.com
Derby is one of 15 communities in the United States competing in PetSafe's "Bark for Your Park" contest, which will award $100000 to the winner to build a community dog park. PetSafe, a company that makes pet products and sponsors pet programs, ...
Pelham may yet get dog park
Niagarathisweek.com
Pelham may yet get dog park. Pelham Dog Park committee members (from left) David Burket, Yasmin Burket, Kim Wiley, Tina Hill and Pam Defazio were given 90 days by town council on Monday night to establish a proposal for a leash-free dog park in Pelham. ...
Dog park plan for defunct park and ride
Swindon Advertiser
By David Wiles » A DOG park could be established at the mothballed Groundwell Park and Ride under an unusual proposal being considered by Swindon Council. Experienced dog owner Glynis Hales, 56, of Penhill, is in early discussions with officers over ...
O'Grady: Let's Get That Dog Park
As Orland Township Supervisor, I'd like to offer my whole-hearted support to the Village of Orland Park, as it continues to compete in Pet Safe's "Bark For Your Park", a national dog park contest. As many may know, Orland Township is comprised of ...
Heat cancels Ankeny dog park event
DesMoinesRegister.com (blog)
The dog days of July have caused Ankeny dog park leaders to cancel a fundraiser that was planned for Saturday. The fourth annual Bark-N-Brew was planned for Saturday evening on the grounds at Chips Restaurant in Ankeny. Organizer Jacquie Holm-Smith ...
Pirate Days to benefit dog park, bird and butterfly trail
Akron Leader Publications
The event will offer a number of activities designed to benefit a new dog park and bird and butterfly trail that are in the works, according to organizers. Tomorrow, July 23, events will begin at 8 am with the IGA 5K Run/Walk. Sponsored by the Friends ...
Elgin, Hoffman Estates eyeing $45/year dog park
Chicago Daily Herald
By Tara García Mathewson The City of Elgin and the Hoffman Estates Park District are considering teaming up for a second project this year along their common border: a dog park for residents of both communities to enjoy. The project is in its early ...
Chesterfield to open dog park in Eberwein Park
STLtoday.com
The city's two-acre dog park at the new Eberwein Park is due to open in early September. The park includes 18 acres, originally the Eberwein farm, at the corner of Baxter and Old Baxter roads behind the Dierberg's Marketplace store. ...
County supervisors to take up Crescenta Valley dog park funding
Glendale News Press
By Jason Wells, jason.wells@latimes.com The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday is expected to appropriate $645000 to a new 1.5-acre dog park for La Crescenta. The step-wise move should clear the way for construction on the facility, ...
First stage of Ramos dog park in the works
Redlands Daily Facts
Concerned with providing a gift to not only YAPS but one that could benefit the entire community, it was decided that the money would go toward the creation of a dog park at the facility. The meeting focused on the planning of Yucaipa's newest dog park ...
Buchanan could be location for dog park after Niles says no
Niles Daily Star
The Niles man trying to bring a dog park to the area went to a Niles City Council meeting last month hoping to have the council agree to lease him a seven-acre parcel of land near Walker Street off of North Fifth Street. But more than 30 residents ...
Support for dog park encouraged
Huntington Herald Dispatch
We are writing to encourage support for Huntington in PetSafe's "Bark for Your Park National Dog Park Contest." As reported, Huntington is a finalist for a $100000 grant from the PetSafe Corporation. This grant would add to the private donations ...
Park primer: Piedmont Park in Atlanta
Mother Nature Network
The Piedmont Dog Park — one of the first dog parks in the center city — provides three acres for dogs to frolic off-leash. There are two areas: one for large dogs and one for smaller dogs. The park also has two regulation crushed granite bocce courts ...

Dog Days of Summer Pub Crawl tomorrow in Doylestown
phillyBurbs.com
The Doylestown Dog Park is hosting a 6-hour pub crawl that will hit up some of the hottest bars and restaurants in the area tomorrow, July 23. The crawl will hit locations including the Mesquito Grille, Penn Taproom, Paganini's Wine Bar, Chambers, ...
Aussie day at OP's Poochies dog park
Florida Times-Union (blog)
Australian shepherds and their owners will be admitted free between 10 and 11:30 am Saturday at Poochie's Swim and Play Park in Orange Park. Next Saturday, July 30, is Little Dog Day. All dogs under 20 pounds and the owners will be admitted free during ...
PAWING AHEAD: Destin's first dog park may open as early as October
Destin Log
As plans for Destin's first dog park continue to move forward, Nancy Weidenhamer says fundraising is still in full force, and the donations keep rolling in. “I felt there would be enough people who wanted to do this, I just wasn't sure where things ...
Go Leash-Free: Best Dog Parks In Denver
Huffington Post
Stapleton Dog Park: With four acres of sand and grass, dog-sized water fountains and plenty of hydrants, it's an ideal park for any size dog. Canines can roam off-leash in one large fenced-in enclosure. No children or pit bulls allowed. ...
Viewfinder: Southbury Dog Park
The Southbury Dog Park has a lot to offer dog owners for off leash play. The Southbury Dog Park is a wonderful place to bring your dog for a chance to ...
Amityville dog park labor of love for Scout
Newsday (subscription)
Click here Amityville dog park labor of love for Scout 9 m ago By TC McCarthy Amityville residents now have a place for their canine companions to enjoy the salt air and Long Island sun, thanks to one enterprising teen. Eighteen-year-old village native ...

Editorial: Dog Park
WSFA
We have less than two weeks to get Montgomery, Alabama to the top of the PetSafe "Bark for Your Park" national contest which awards one city $100000 for the construction of a local dog park. As you may or may not know it is currently illegal for dogs ...
Local news digest
STLtoday.com
(Denise Hollinshed) ELLISVILLE > Council OKs dog park — The Ellisville City Council approved on Wednesday a dog park in Bluebird Park. The park's former volleyball court, south of the Connor Ballfield and east of the Bussmann Shelter, will be utilized ...



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Village votes to ban smoking in some parks
Catskill Daily Mail
Smoking is also banned in the Bunker Hill Dog Park on Union Street, at all times. Mayor Andrea Smallwood authored the resolution, which officials have been contemplating for several months. The issue had come up in the past, several years ago, ...

Bandon Police Log
Bandon Western World
2:15 pm, complaint that a man from Arizona acted threatening toward people at the dog park in City Park, 11th Street Southwest, earlier this morning; advised to recall if approached by suspect again. 3:05 pm, report that someone moved out of a ...
Farmers' Market open Saturday
Urbana Daily Citizen
Also, PAWS Animal Shelter and the Community Dog Park group are scheduled to attend. Vendors will fill the market with honey, flowers, baked goods, jams, Jellies, meats, herbs, eggs, crafts, soap, candles, fish, lemonade and teas, sweet corn, ...
People first, then dogs
BCLocalNews
Thanks to friends and neighbours who have been supportive in preventing Port Augusta Park from being turned into a dog park. Without dogs, maybe someday the deer will come back. No one ever said dogs shouldn't have a park, but frankly, Port Augusta ...
My Favorite Android Apps for Seattle, Washington
Android Apps Appolicious
Seattle Dog Park Finder This app lets you look at Seattle off-leash dog parks on the phone. You can search by name, see more info on the hours and rules for each park, and see the park on a map. Travel Seattle 2011 This is an extensive travel guide for ...
Not your typical case of lost dogs
Statesman Journal
The mother and grandmother had been taking the dogs to the fields since an uncontrollable dog lunged at hers at the dog park at Minto Brown Island Park. Both of her dogs are microchipped, neutered, licensed, up-to-date on their shots and well behaved, ...
Outcry stalls adoption of new park rules
Contra Costa Times
The new rules for CARD parks call for dogs to be leashed at all times, except in the DeGarmo dog park. Several times Brooks asked the audience to clarify their stance on alcohol, and whether it would be OK to serve alcohol at special events like a ...
Off the leash: Is Amethyst Brook Conservation Area going to the dogs?
GazetteNET
Ziomek said he's open to looking at the possible acquisition of land for a dog park, a solution Poulin recommended. But it would not be appropriate to fence off part of the open field at Amethyst Brook because the conservation area should be open to ...

Groups disagree on rail trail connector
Parkersburg News
4 meeting. * The Wood County Commission awarded the park $20000 to complete roof repairs on the Pressley Ridge building. Another $5000 was awarded to Friends of Mountwood for the construction of a fenced dog park.
NB council approves concept of two waterfront projects
So Md News
During public comment at the end of the meeting, resident Diane Burr, who was not in favor of the approval, said, "You ask people about a dog park, but not about something that is going to affect the community for the rest of our lives. ...
SHoP's esplanade opened in New York
World Architecture News
For dogs, there is a dog park featuring a climbing bridge, sand pit, splash pad and doghouse. The entire esplanade is unified by a newly installed purple girder underneath the FDR Drive that will be illuminated at night and visible over the esplanade ...