The Dog Park News (June 11, 2011)

Barking approval: City approves plan for first dog park Star Community Newspapers Chris Beattie/ Staff Photo - The Plano Dog Park allows residents to let their dogs loose inside a fenced area with a water fountain and fake fire hydrants. McKinney dog owners will have their owndog park by next summer when Phase 1 of Bonnie Wenk Park ... Dog Park In Brookfield? Housatonic Times By Alice Tessier Brookfield's Conservation Commission gave the thumbs up for a proposal for a grassroots group to create a dog park on the town-owned Gurski Open Space, but another commission that has stewardship of the property is adamantly against ... Kirkland selected as semi-finalist in PetSafe's Bark for Your Park – dog park ... PNW Local News The City of Kirkland has been selected as a semi-finalist in PetSafe's Bark for Your Park – Dog ParkGiveaway Contest. The winner of this contest will be awarded $100000, which would go towards construction of the city's first off-leash dog park at the ... Dog park headed to San Juan open space OCRegister The San Juan Capistrano City Council has marked the spot for a new dog park in the city's northwest open space. The 0.8-acre park will be on a 3-acre site off Camino Capistrano, just north of Junipero Serra Road. The council unanimously approved the ... The dog days are over Goldstream Gazette Offering wide open greenspace amid busy residential neighbourhoods, the school grounds have long played a role as an unofficial off-leash dog park. Ten or 15 canines wrestling and running is a common sight after school hours. ... http://www.cafepress.com/dogparksusa Pawtucket's dog park to hold grand opening June 11 Turn to 10.com By NBC 10 NEWS In Pawtucket, the much-anticipated grand opening for the city's first official dog park is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 11. The event was postponed from its original date in May. It's now set for June 11, at 10 am at Slater ... Canine Corners Dog Park's Open House WIFR Searls Park in West Rockford. (4950 Safford Road) and Elliot Park in East Rockford. (888 South Lyford Road) The Rockford's Park District and the Friends of Canine Corners Dog Parks invite the public as well as current and prospective members of both ... Yard sale to benefit dog park Northern Virginia Daily FRONT ROYAL -- A July community yard sale will help raise money for a proposed dog park. The community yard sale will be held July 16 from 8 am to 2 pm at the Warren County Government Center parking lot, according to Brandy Rosser, grants and special ... Business Digest for June 10 Milford Daily News The truck will be at the Medway Dog Park, 302 Village St., Medway, from 9 to 9:30 am; Ashland State Park, 156 West Union St., Ashland, from 10 to 10:45 am; Centennial Park, 133 Oakland St., Wellesley Hills, from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm; Commonwealth Dog ... Parks and Rec director shows dogged determination Pocono Record Joyce Bush, appointed last December as director of Parks and Recreation in Middle Smithfeld, still has a dream for a dog park that is moving closer to reality at Judy Putek Park along with other things she wants completed by the end of the year. ... A Couple of Dogs Get Summer Jobs "It's a park just for dogs, with a fence, water bowls, and plenty of doggy bags with trash cans," said Presti, "There is a swimming pool for puppies, and the dog park even has lights for nighttime." A trip to the park confirmed it is a great place for ... Hamden begins dismantling popular BMX trail, citing liability issues Post-Chronicle By Michael Bellmore HAMDEN — Just over the back fence at the Hamden Dog Park, dozens of massive dirt mounds dot more than an acre of town land. They are the handmade ramps, hips, and jumps of Basset Trails, a place where BMX bicyclists from across ... June pet festivals, benefits and a call for dog actors The Seattle Times This festival, benefiting the local dog park, is slated to feature contests (howl, costume, tail wag and more), demonstrations, a canine cake walk and adoptable dog parade. Toto auditions: Saturday, Kirkland. Studio East will host open auditions for ... Dog park plan faces obstacles in Brewster Cape Cod Times (subscription) A committee appointed by selectmen to investigate options for a town dog park suggested fencing off up to an acre of the scenic park between the town bandstand and the bay. But sensing there might be considerable opposition to that, committee member .. Matter of record (June 10) Times Record News Manuel Borrego Jr., 4701 Cape Cod Dr., 76310, DBA Wichita Falls Dog Park Assoc. (ABANDONMENT) James Kelly Brunson, 816 Arapaho, Burkburnett, 76354, DBA KB Homes. Jon Jordan, et ux, to Billy T. Elder, et al, Trustees, Phillip Britt, et ux, ... Bright Lights & Red Carpet - May 16, 2011 TCPalm Bring your doggie and socialize with your dog park friends, while enjoying the 15-percent store discount. Woof Gang Bakery is then donating an additional 15-percent of the proceeds to Dogs for Life. The store is located just west of TooJays in the ... Worth Noting Mason City Globe Gazette To the Mason City Council for moving ahead with plans for the multipurpose center and dog park. To Mason City Newman Catholic's baseball team for winning its 100th consecutive conference game, a victory Wednesday night over North Iowa High. ... Journal Star Photos of the Month – May 2011 Peoria Journal Star (blog) LESLIE RENKEN/JOURNAL STAR Wesley, a goldendoodle owned by Tosca Bekkering, cools off after playing ball at the Bradley Park dog park. RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR Maycee Ehrgott , 3, and her father Luke Ehrgott of Peoria Heights watch in excitement as a ... One More Reason to Join A-Dog A-DOG is also participating in the Dog Park Task Force created by the Park and Recreation Commission as plans are drawn up for Arlington's first fenced “Dog Recreation Area.” It isn't all about off-leash freedoms, though. ... Urban Renewal will continue talks with two developers on MidTown site in ... NewsOK.com •Proposal: Six stories, with a rooftop terrace and dog park, 500-space garage, featuring 250 rental units with monthly rates from $735-$1395. Brooks added a retail mix on Thursday. •Proposal: Four stories, includes a mix of retail, with a gym, pool, ... The Daily BUZZ - Open Discussion Forum Friday June 10 LOCAL2 Sault Ste. Marie See Story and Comments Here Another group have been wanting the City to make a parcel of land, namely Topsail Island, also at Bellevue Park into a off leash dog park. Is anyone listening to them? In all fairness, if the City allows this Grotto to be ...

Old Town Playgrounds: Montgomery Park Location: In addition to the playground, Montgomery Park has a fenced dog park, a covered picnic area, tennis courts, and a large grassy area perfect for kite flying and soccer ball chasing. This is a popular park for a birthday party because of the ...

Groundbreaking set for regional park Press-Enterprise The $7 million community park will offer recreational opportunities for visitors of all ages, including adog park, walking trails, ball fields and basketball courts, children's play areas and water features. Construction of the park is expected to ...

Tahoe City Heart & Solstice Festival ushers in season Sierra Sun Take your favorite canine friend to the all-new Tahoe City Dog Park on Grove Street, behind the Fat Cat Cafe, adjacent to the softball field for an official 5 pm grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting. TCDA and the Tahoe City Public Utility District ...

Dog Owners React to Proposed Pit Bull Ban WILX-TV "As long as people don't make them aggressive to other animals, they're fine," said Michael Moss, who was walking his two dogs in Soldan Dog Park Thursday. Not all dog owners WILX spoke to agreed. One woman told us she was afraid of walking her smaller ...

Pools, Picnicking and Playgrounds Care for a new playground at the Tucker Nature Preserve? Maybe more bathrooms at Henderson Park? How about a dog park? I can't promise immediate improvements but at least we can brainstorm ideas to help our community. ...