The Dog Park News (December 15, 2011)

Parks Director: Dog Park Survey's 'Very High' Response Rate Surprising Patch: Responses to a recent dog park survey will get a second look in January before the Clayton Parks and Recreation Commission votes on how to move forward, parks director Patty DeForrest said Monday. Commission members requested that DeForrest forward a ...

Dog park volunteers ask council to fund difference CottageCountryNow.ca: Sandra Heggie and other like-minded dog lovers are hoping town council will fulfil their vision for an off-leash dog park in Gravenhurst. But it's going to take approximately $14000 from the municipality's 2012 budget. Last Tuesday, Dec. ...

Enfield Dog Park Opens Hartford Courant: By KIM VELSEY, The Hartford Courant The dog park — a fenced, one-acre area on Town Farm Road by the transfer station — is now open to local canines and their owners after some four years in the making. The park, with separate ...

Mpls. Park Board Officially Approves Dog Park Site KSTP.com: The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) officially approved the location and design for a dog park in the 6th District. The new park will be located along King's Highway in Lyndale Farmstead Park in what is currently a parking lot. ...

WOODHAVEN: $25000 donation to go toward $88000 dog park WITH DOCUMENT Southgate News Herald: By Erica Perdue WOODHAVEN — Marathon Oil donated $25000 to the city, which Mayor Patricia Odette is planning to use to build a new dog park in Civic Park. The city is planning to build a 2-acre section for dogs at the south end of the park. ...

Community association looking at dog park project Coastline Pilot: By Joanna Clay The Aliso Viejo Community Assn. Board of Directors will start to re-evaluate in the coming months the Master Plan that included the addition of a dog park and parking. The plan is assessed every five years. The project was delayed due to ...

Orange City set to open dog park Daytona Beach News-Journal: By MARK HARPER, Staff writer The Waggin' Trail Dog Park, Orange City's newest public space for pooches, opens Thursday afternoon. The city is hosting a grand opening at 4 pm at the park, 1201 S. Leavitt Ave. A low-cost pet shot clinic, rabies vaccines ...

Power line move could come soon St. Albert Gazette: The flags are in the ground, signalling that AltaLink is getting closer to raising some powerlines that are interfering with construction of a new dog park along Levasseur Road, but no firm date has been set on when that work will happen. ...

LETTER: A place for the pups Willits News: We of the Willits Dog Park Association would like to thank all the dog lovers who helped us make our fundraising bake sale a success. Special thanks to Sally Mrad and Leslie Challenger for spending time at the table; making a beautiful photo display of ...

PenMet Parks Waiting For Go-ahead to Develop Site Next to Purdy Landfill Kitsap Sun: The clearing and dozing going on next door to the Purdy landfill isn't for PenMet's proposed off-leash dog park and BMX–mountain bike trail system. Yet. According to Terry Lee, PenMet executive director, the work being done right now is “part of the ...

Time for turf field in Oak Park Wednesday Journal: In its most segmented form, you balance a totally active park like Ridgeland Common with its pool, ice rink, multiple ballfields, sledding hill and dog park with a totally passive park like Austin Garden with its wildflower garden, benches and meadow. ...

City announces $450K grant to rebuild Lafayette Park Shore News Today: “We will keep the dog park, but change the location, to permit a separate entrance and special parking,” Mahaney said. The plans also encompass trails and walkways to Cape Island Creek. “We will be restoring the walkways in place and building ... Your dog owner's group needs the expert help developing its dog park that the number one dog park handbook will provide. Just two days left of the final sale for 2011. Click here and use coupon code FDEC1150 to get $10 off!

Rockford Park District workers' pay freeze expected to end in 2012 Rockford Register Star: Other fees being increased include dog park permits, up $5; admission at Sand Park Pool, up 25 cents; admission to Sapora Playworld, up 50 cents; and hourly rental rates at district pools...

WILLITS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for December 14, 2011 Willits News: Discussion and possible action to name the new dog park the Frank Grasse Memorial Dog Park. 4. Discussion and possible action regarding options for W. Commercial Street planters and configuration. The staff is recommending to not install a right turn ...

Caterpillar helps start on Green Valley's first public park Green Valley News: The 50-acre public park, named Canoa Preserve, would eventually include ramadas with picnic tables and barbecues, a playground area, exercise path, walking trail, restrooms, four softball diamonds with bleachers and concessions, and a dog park. ...

Perry Hall Luxury Senior Housing Planned for 2014 Patch: The development plan includes donations to the restoration of the Perry Hall Mansion and the construction of a local dog park. By Emily Kimball By 2014, more than 200 seniors could be living in a luxury apartment complex in the heart of Perry Hall. ...

Council to look at public behavior The Union of Grass Valley: The park was once considered as a possible location for a city dog park, but the idea was ultimately dismissed for lack of available space. The city also looked at parcels within the Indian Trails Open Space and the Old Airport, but both were dismissed ...

City Favours Own Site for Grant Application HQPrinceGeorge.com: "Whatever we can do to complete that entire development, not only the school, you know the off-leash dog park, but the all-weather field and all the other amenities, I think the better we'll be," said Hall. The Otway option would have seen a grant help ...

Taste of Manchester Looking for Volunteers Patch: With affordable ticket prices, free and stylish transportation, a feast of food, wrap-up parties at two of Manchester's finest pubs and proceeds that benefit a new dog park, the Taste of Manchester is a true community celebration that offers something ...

Artistic touches may adorn city UW Badger Herald: “The centerpiece of this proposal is a re-imagined dog park that incorporates artistic three-dimensional elements and ornamental fencing,” it says. “[It] also provides opportunities to showcase sustainable design features such as uniquely designed wind ...

Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011: Homelessness, sexual predators and health insurance Bangor Daily News: Bangor has set aside land for a dog park. I would like to challenge city councilors to set a standard for other cities to emulate in planning to meet the needs of all if the economy does not improve. Let's be voted the most humane city. ...

Mother says pedestrian tunnels need to be safer CTV Saskatoon: "One of the ideas that was identified was creating a dog park close to that area so there would be constant activity, an increased life in the area, and better visibility," says councilor Mairin Loewen. While the city searches for a long-term solution ... Hot dog! First dog park planned for Aliso Viejo | park, dog, years ... News: Hot dog! First dog park planned for Aliso Viejo | park, dog, years, community, aliso, board, avca, viejo, ago, dogs. Dedham's dog park off to a running start - Dedham, Massachusetts ... Nancy Flynn originally didn't want to get her dog Bailey, but caved after her children begged for a pet. Though her children lost interest in taking care of the dog, ... Riverfront dog park in the works | Shreveporttimes | shreveporttimes ... With an ordinance passed and site dedicated, a Shreveport dog park is officially in the works. The Shreveport City Council recently designated Hamel Memorial ...