Thursday, November 3, 2011

The Dog Park News (November 3, 2011)

Officials Show Off Changes To Washington Park
WLWT Cincinnati: The park will also feature an interactive water system, a civic lawn, an open air performance stage, an enclosed dog park, and a 450-space underground ...
Humana donates $25000 for park 'play castle'
Cincinnati.com: ... a dual slide, miniature canal boat floating in an interactive stream, ... In addition to the children's playground, the park will feature a dog park...

Aggression concerns at Leduc Dog Park
Leduc Representative: William F. Lede Regional Park has signs leading to the dog park that remind dog owners to be responsible when walking their dogs around the park. By Stephanie Dubois For Leduc dog owner Colleen Smith*, the K9 Off-Leash Dog Park in William F. Lede park ...


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Park Policy Dog-Fight Brewing Over El Dorado Dog Park
LBReport.com: 2, 2011) -- A controversy over where to locate an El Dorado Park dog park (off leash area) is escalating into a policy dispute over benefits vs. issues experienced with dog parks in Long Beach parks. The controversy is expected ultimately to reach the ...
Bristol's first dog park opens
TriCities.com: Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier - Dogs walk around the small dog section of the newly opened Bristol Tennessee Dog Park on Tuesday. Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier - Chris Poulin gets his dogs Romeo and Juliette some water from a dog water ...
Work under way on dog park in Easley
Greenville News; By Julie Howle | Staff Writer Work is under way on the city's first dog park, which will be at Hagood Park, according to Easley City Administrator Fox Simons. “We've got demand for it,” Simons has said. He said they hope to have the dog park open ...
Theodore Wirth Park's Future is in Your Hands
Patch: From a dog park to trails to golfing, this is your chance to help shape the park's 'master plan.' By Mary Costello Over the last several months, there have been plenty of changes at Theodore Wirth Park in Golden Valley, and because of the May 22 ...
Council Agrees to Continue Volunteer Maintenance at Smith Field
Patch: By Kristine Wong Recreational users of Smith Field's Little League playing fields, horseshoe pits and dog park came out to a meeting in Half Moon Bay about the future of the facility on Nov. 1, 2011. Despite the city's recent acquisition of Smith Field ...
Point Cook owners want new leash of life for dogs
Wyndham Weekly: WYNDHAM Council has been asked to consider creating a new off-lead dog park in Point Cook. Point Cook Residents Group has made a number of submissions to the council ahead of its 2012-13 budget, requesting improvements in Point Cook. ...
Bowling for a Dog Park
Fredericksburg.com: If so, you don't want to miss a fundraiser for a Spotsylvania County dog park. On Sunday, Nov. 20, 1-4 pm at Liberty Lanes (in Massaponax), you can get unlimited bowling for $15. Proceeds will go toward a fund to build a dog park in Patriot Park. ...

Police plan to deal with panhandlers
Parkersburg News: He said the old fencing from Hadley Field could be used for the proposed dog park at Jackson Hill. Asked about final plans for the dog park, Councilman Harley Noland, D-at large, and chairman of the committee, said the plans were not completed. ...
Officials Show Off Changes To Washington Park
WLWT Cincinnati: The park will also feature an interactive water system, a civic lawn, an open air performance stage, an enclosed dog park and a 450-space underground parking garage. "We dug a big hole in the north end of the park and built a two-level parking garage, ...
Austin dogs rally for 'a park of their own'
Post-Bulletin: By Jim Troyer Both dogs and people were in agreement Saturday that a fundraising event for an Austin dog park was a great success. The event on the city-approved site at the south end of the 500 block of Second Street Southeast drew more than a hundred ..
Pet-Friendly City
WCYB: Bristol, Tennessee is a big step closer to becoming a pet-friendly city with the opening of its new dog park. Its opening comes as the city's considering an amendment for an ordinance concerning tethering or chaining your dogs. ...
Lost Dog Finds a Home on New Year's Eve Through Animal Friends
Dog Channel: Today the shelter has grown into an impressive 30000-square-foot facility set on 13 acres, which encompasses a one mile dog-walking trail and off-leash dog park. “We have a classroom and library for kids to come learn about animals, ...
New Hanover County opens newest park, Smith Creek
StarNewsOnline.com: Plans, still on the drawing board, include a dog park, nature trail and bird watching area. The parcel was purchased this year for $3.8 million using funds from the 2006 voter-approved parks bond referendum.
Wanderlust: Following Los Gatos Creek
San Jose Mercury News
There's even something here for Fido: a 1-acre off-leash dog park, decorated with fake K9Grass. Campbell on a flat, slightly downhill route. You'll pass behind the Pruneyard Shopping Center; access it via the northwest corner. ...
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Council discusses unleashed dogs
Redlands Daily Facts: We built a dog park in Redlands." He asked that dog owners not let their pets loose while AYSO uses the park. "It's the right thing to do for the kids," he said. The council discussed the signs at the park, which do say that unleashed dogs are not ...
Man's - and Woman's - Best Friends Have Their Day
LBPOST.com: On Saturday, Oct. 17, one such band of angels set up camp at the Downtown Dog Park in the City Center. Nutro Pet Food, part of the Mars (as in the candy bars with their tongue-lovin' nougat centers) family, and several representatives hosted an event...
“Let's Meet For The Mutts” | - Friends of El Dorado Dog Park
By BichonFrise: Please join us for “Let's Meet for the Mutts” to discuss and support the future El Dorado Dog Park. Sunday, November 6th, 2011 10:00am to 11:00am. Enter at: 7550 E. Spring Street. Bring your dog(s) and meet other dog park supporters! ...
New Hanover County's newest park opens – Cape Fear Watchdog ...
By Shannan Bowen: Plans are still on the drawing board, but ideas include a dog park, nature trail and bird watching area. The parcel was purchased this year for $3.8 million in money from the 2006 parks and greenspace bond referendum. Share and Enjoy: ...
304.11 Disc Golf at Bartholomew Park | Things to Do in Austin, Texas
By Kristy Owen: Bartholomew District Park has a great 18 hole course. It's located off East 51st near the Mueller development. The park has picnic areas, a creek and a playground. Plans are also in the works to build a fenced dog park and a pool. Locaiton: ...

Community Calendar: November 2 — The Baltimore Guide
By The Baltimore Guide: There's a clean-up of the Canton Dog Park, Clinton and Toone streets on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 10 a.m. ... There's a monthly dog park meeting at Canton Cove, 2901 Boston Street, in the conference room, on Tuesday, Nov. ...

Birthday party to benefit Uptown Dog Park - Press-Telegram
LONG BEACH — Eighth District City Councilwoman Rae Gabelich is celebrating her birthday Saturday with a fundraiser for the Uptown Dog Park at Scherer ...
Renton Photo Gallery | Dog park lovers maintain trails | Renton News
“People love the dog park because it brings so much joy to their families, the dogs and the community,” said Trockel, whose husband Jim Trockel serves as ...
Dick Russell Memorial Dog Park Petition
Dick Russell MemoriaDog Park Petition, hosted at PetitionOnline.com.
Our Hudson Dog Park
The Hudson Dog Park will be in Benson Park, which is located at 35 Kimball Hill Road. The entrance to the Dog Park will be to the right as you enter the main ...
Dog Park at Lely Resort
Are you looking for a great place to let your family pet run free? Lely Resort's Bark Park is just the place for you to become unleashed. ...
Soldier And Canine Companion Remembered In Dog Park Dedication
A soldier and his dog, lost together when attacked in Iraq, will get a hero's memorial Friday.
Manchester VT Dog Park - Park Rules
According to the Town of Manchester all dogs must be leashed unless in the Dog Park. Please help us keep the park clean and safe by picking up dog waste. ...