Friday, December 16, 2011

The Dog Park News (December 16, 2011)


Walker leaders send dog park proponents back to drawing board
The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com: By Garret Ellison | The Grand Rapids Press WALKER — After listening to residents opposing the proposed location of a dog park southeast of the Walker Ice & Fitness Center, city officials asked park organizers this week to start looking at other ...

Agawam considering creating dog park at Shea Field
MassLive.com: By Sandra Constantine, The Republican AGAWAM – Canines may get a place to cavort and roam freely if the city is successful in developing a privately funded dog park at Shea Field. To that end, the Office of Planning and Community Development is...

Resident ID's places for dog park
Crossville Chronicle: By Heather Mullinix Assistant editor CROSSVILLE — With tough times and slim budgets, Crossville resident Margie Buxbaum continues to find a way to make a dog park a reality for area residents. "I understand money is an issue, and it was suggested I ...
City seeks friends of the dog park, input
Kearney Hub: KEARNEY — The Kearney Park and Recreation Department is seeking input from dog park users to improve the park and to plan possible additions. The city said in a press release it will establish a Friends of the Dog Park Committee. ...
Brentwood earmarks money for park improvements
San Jose Mercury News: Brentwood's dog park will be expanded to the west into an existing unused turf area, the existing entrance will be modified for separate large dog and small dog areas and grading and drainage modifications will be made. The new fenced small dog area ...
Dog Walker Regulations Coming to SF?
Reuters: They would have to take training courses that will go over some of the basics of dog park etiquette, doggy first aid, and pack management. Would-be dog walkers would also be able to satisfy permit requirements by taking on an apprenticeship with an ...
Santa will visit with pets this weekend in Silverton
Statesman Journal: Appeal file The Silverton Dog Park Fundraising Committee would like to invite local pet owners to have their furry companions photographed with Santa Claus from 11 am to 3 pm Dec. 17 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 500 N Second St. Photographer Tom Smith ...
Concerns about expansion of Penn Township park aired
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: He questioned the amount of noise a proposed dog park will cause as well. Township manager Bruce Light said the expansion plan has been in the works for four or five years and public hearings have been held for residents to express concerns. ...
San Francisco's long-term plan for natural habitats rankles critics
San Francisco Examiner: Trails will be rerouted or relocated, and dog park spaces will be downsized to address use or boundaries. More than 3400 trees in San Francisco are proposed to be removed, plus another 18000 in Sharp Park. New trees would be planted to replace these. ...

Grant will help Dillsburg build a community park
York Daily Record: ... South Chestnut Street, across from Dillsburg Elementary School for the park. Future development phases may include large and small dog park areas, walking paths, a parking lot, a playground, a swimming pool, restrooms and a community services building.
Starling Residents Balk at Plans to Build Soccer Fields
Patch: Using land donated to the parks department by Newland Communities, the community's developer, the county wants to add five soccer fields and a dog park to the west of the existing sports complex. Scott Powers, president of FishHawk Sports, ...
Cape May Gets Initial Funding for Park on Contaminated Site
Cape May County Herald: She said existing facilities would remain or be adapted such as the dog park, basketball courts and a baseball diamond. Being located next to a school had a huge impact on the design, said Dougherty. She said the space will offer environmental ...
Canton OKs five-year rec plan
Hometownlife.com: Bilbrey-Honsowetz said original plans called for amenities such as a dog park and splash pads at the site. While that site has never been developed, splash pads have now been established at both Flodin Park and the Summit on the Park. ...
From wind turbine to wetlands garden, Cape May has very green plans for 38 ...
Press of Atlantic City: Dougherty said she designed around pre-existing features — such as a Little League field and a dog park — while adding new features such as trails and a bocce court. The park includes the Cape May Elementary School property and she said it is ...
Extreme makeover planned for Houston's Buffalo Bayou
KHOU: The Kinder Foundation has donated $30 million to transform Buffalo Bayou, between Sabine and Shepherd Streets, with everything from a performance stage, and a bigger dog park, to a newly restored lake. The big project will make a long stretch of the ...
Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission
Clovis News Journal: Removal of fencing at Hillcrest Park near the Youth Recreation Building, dog park and splash pad, and installation of white pipe fence to prevent vehicle entrance. • Renewal of a ground lease and concession agreement with Cropdusters. ...
On tap Thursday
Daytona Beach News-Journal: Bring the dog: The Waggin Trail Dog Park will have its grand opening at 1201 S. Leavitt Ave. The $41000 park got its name from online voters. DELAND -- Verdict expected in Bandshell murder trial: The jury likely will get the case in the murder trial of ...
RRCA Announces Third Round of Runner Friendly Community Designations
Xtri.com: Starting at The Roger Scott Park, the loop winds around The Pensacola Regional Airport and contains plenty of parking, restrooms, water fountains, and even a dog park. There's also a community track that is open to the public, well-lit, and properly ...

Fort Worth parks board votes to close Z Boaz Golf Course
Fort Worth Star Telegram: ... but the council is believed to support turning Z Boaz into a park. Under the plan, Z Boaz, between Interstate 30 and Camp Bowie West, would get walking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds and athletic fields. It could also get a pool and a dog park...

Dozens Of Homeowners Looking For FEMA Buyouts
Vermont Public Radio: They could have a skating rink in the winter, or a dog park, or a community garden." (Zind) Towns have two opportunities to apply for the mitigation program. The first round deadline is January 20 th. A second round extends into March. ...
North Shore Entertainment Calendar
The Salem News: $5 minimum donation suggested; proceeds support the Friends of Danvers Dog Park. Photos will be available for pickup later in the day.  SANTA'S VISIT. Saturday, Dec. 17, noon to 2 pm, Pickering Wharf, 23 Congress St., Salem. ...
The Isles of Gateway Sells for $16.8M
CoStar Group: Tenants enjoy numerous amenities including a clubhouse with fitness center, resort-style pool and spa, lighted tennis and basketball courts, playground, dog park, picnic area and car-care center. At the time of sale the property was 95 percent occupied ...
Spending spree must stop
The Barrie Examiner: Show two-year-old financial data on the corporation's web site. To follow: the purchase of the replacement computer software, a revised bus system, promised new police home. . . Spend! Spend! Spend! Crime in downtown, embarrassing jobs scene, dog park...
Home Properties Acquires Two Apartment Communities
PR Newswire: A new outdoor swimming pool and tennis court were constructed and a new dog park installed. The beautifully landscaped grounds with private pond and fountain are near bicycle and walking paths. Management anticipates a 6.2% weighted average first year .
Condo Fees and the Pitfalls of Preventing Displacement
WAMU: There is now talk at the building of installing a dog park on the roof, which would be an additional expense that could increase condo fees, Scruggs said. Market rate owners may “have a lot of money, and the things they want to do in the building, ...
Foxboro's town counsel cut out of casino deal
Attleboro Sun Chronicle: She said DeRensis and his colleagues' succession of court victories for the town in the dog park controversy have not endeared the firm to some town officials, especially the conservation commission. And as recently as two weeks ago, ...
Engineers Unveil Designs for Bike/Ped Path on Bay Bridge West Span
Streetsblog San Francisco: ... the project initiation document is completed and a preferred alternative is chosen next summer. Another proposal includes two variations that would land the ramp adjacent to a planned dog park. One proposal for the connection on Yerba Buena Island.