Wednesday, December 7, 2011

The Dog Park News (December 07, 2011)

As fence is built, Daffin dog park should be ready by January
Savannah Morning News: Lesley Conn/Savannah Morning News Clarence Golden, left, and Clarence Kennedy, both of T&T Fencing Inc., install new chain link for a dog park in Daffin Park. City officials expect it will be open by the first of the year. ...
Dog Park Gets More Parking Spaces
Patch: By Jean Whitney The city will add parking in the grassy area to the far right in this photo, filling in the curve next to the existing parking at Eberwein dog park. An estimated 15 spaces are in the works. Chesterfield's newest park, Eberwein, ...
Pet Project hopes to be part of city dog park
MyWebTimes.com: In September, Ottawa City Council designated 3.5 acres of land that previously was home to Advanced Asphalt for a dog park and public works facilities. The city is looking to rezone the property to add Pet Project's facility. ...

Capitol Hill development | Return of the Murray Franklyn, dog park apartments ...
CHS Capitol Hill Seattle: It won't be called Dog Park Apartments: Fully packet-ed, the project to create a seven-story, 109-unit apartment building above Pillars Park and the dog run at Minor and Pine moves to the next step in the design review process as the Capitol Hill board ...
Survey: Dog Facility at Shaw Park Has Support
Patch: By Nate Birt A majority of dog-owning Clayton residents sampled in a recent survey say they would favor the placement of a dog park in Shaw Park. A majority of dog-owning Clayton residents sampled in a recent survey say they would favor the placement ...
Dog owners keeping eye on Lamoureux Park
Standard Freeholder: "It would be the best of two worlds," said Bob Sloan, chair of the Cornwall Dog Park Association. "People can walk their dogs on a leash in (Lamoureux Park) and then they socialize (their pets) in a containment area where we can release them," said ...

Photo Credit: Kris Crocker
KXLY Spokane: More Details Tails at the Dog Park: A Dog's Best Friend - Just because dogs are man's best friend, doesn't mean dogs can't be best friends to each other. Kris Crocker explores friendship at Spokanimal Dog Park in West Spokane. ...

Piedmont council gives OK to Blair Park
San Jose Mercury News: The project to build a large, artificial turf sports field, parking lots, concession/restroom building, traffic roundabout, pedestrian crossings, sidewalks, an eventual dog park and a grassy glade for informal play is estimated at $6 million to $8 ...

Fun with Fido in Wine Coast Country
San Francisco Chronicle: Scenic off-leash dog parks, like the beautiful Cambria Dog Park in Cambria, CA. Surfing and off-leash beaches, like Olde Port Beach - a quarter-mile stretch of sandy shoreline perfect for letting dogs enjoy the waves. Wine tasting (most wineries allow ...
Christmas shows, parties are aplenty
Delmarva Now: If you have a wonderful dog in your life, or a special one that gave great memories, The Dog Park Committee is asking that the gift you give is a donation towards the Ocean Pines Dog Park. They have been busy raising funds, but have a long way to go to ...

They're going to the dogs (in a good way)
Daily Pilot: Their business, the Dog Park Inn, on Riverside Drive takes in up to 40 dogs at a time, though it's licensed for up to 59. During the holidays, Bob said he will sometimes go over their 40-dog limit for a regular customer who begs for a space at the last ...

Centennial Neighborhood News
Las Vegas Review-Journal: The 15-acre park includes play areas for 2- to 5-year-olds and 5- to 12-year-olds, a swing set, a dog park with small and large dog areas, a splash pad, a youth baseball field, a multi-use events field, a jogging path with exercise stations and picnic ...


Get the poop (without the poop) on how to build your community dog park for 10% off through December 8th by clicking here and using coupon code TDEC1140.
Wausau committee recommends 3 spots for off-leash dogs
Wausau Daily Herald: If approved, the locations and times would be “basically a temporary solution until we settle on a final location for a dog park,” Committee member David Oberbeck said today. The council in July approved a leash law requiring 16-foot leashes for all ...
Briefs: County seeks parks committee members
Hollister Free Lance: The proposed River Parkway will be enhanced by the connection with expanded park facilities, a regional park, located behind San Benito High School that will feature lawn area, picnic facilities, a dog park, amphitheater and a nature area. ...

Grants awarded to QCA nonprofits
Quad-Cities Online: Paws for a Cause – City of DeWitt - $2500 – Bark for a Park: Westbrook Dog Park. · Putnam Museum and IMAX Theatre - $5000 – Putnam Power Mission video production. · Rebuilding Together – Geneseo/Cambridge – $2500 – Changing Lives, One Ramp at a Time. ...
Incumbents prepare for re-election bid
Destin Log: “I want to improve the quality of life for the people who live here — that's why I have worked so hard on the dog park; we don't want our resident's to have to drive to Niceville.” As for his chances come Election Day, Weidenhamer says he has the ...
Kristen Lodge: Get on the Trail with the Trail Blazers Club
Sky Hi Daily News: They follow a designated route to the set checkpoints at Hot Dog Park, Gravel Mountain, and the Idleglen Trailhead. Riders need to return to the Community House by 4 pm The first prize is $700. Last year, 100 people signed up, including many visitors ...
Developer closes on Ninth Street property
Durham Herald Sun: The project is slated to include four-story buildings with a central lawn, community park, dog park, pool and fitness courtyard. Its architecture style was inspired by the existing historic neighboring Erwin Mill building, according to the announcement ...
City gets wish list of projects
Greenville News: Ridge Road dog park could augment the popular one in Cleveland Park. New fire stations could develop and more improvements could sprout along the Swamp Rabbit Trail. A formal budget, with line-item funding for the projects that survive, ...
Tebbetts field, parking lot see changes
The Anna Maria Islander: Duennes and Shaffer also noted the lack of organized baseball use, and the new dog park use. “It's sad now,” Gary Blunden, said Holmes Beach public works foreman. “It looks like we're taking care of the parks for the dogs and we're not. ...

Tom Petty cutouts give weirdest tour of DC ever
Washington Post: ... Cabs take a tour of “The hottest spots in Washington DC,” which inexplicably includes Heller's Bakery, Occupy DC, the Chinatown arch, Sticky Fingers Bakery, the sidewalk in front of a Fuddrucker's, the Tivoli Theater, a dog park and the Metro. ...
Forestalled subdivisions back in business
TheHerald: The town wanted to withhold permits until a developer began work on a pool, clubhouse and greenway leading to a new off-leash dog park - all amenities promised to original Summerlyn buyers. DeYoung said home values diminish when promised amenities ...

St. Pete Class B Multifamily Sets High-Water Mark
GlobeSt.com: Amenities include a clubhouse with fitness center, a resort-style pool and spa, lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, sand volleyball, a children's playground, dog park, picnic area and car center. The Isles of Gateway was 95% occupied. ...