The Dog Park News (December 08, 2011)

Dog Park Group Asks for More Time, Money Patch: By David Moran A concept drawing of the Manchester Dog Owners Group's proposed dog park. Courtesy of the Manchester Dog Owners Group Members of the Manchester Dog Owners Group, who hope to establish a dog park at Mt. Nebo park in town, appeared before ...

Meeting of the dog park minds liherald.com: By Andrew Hackmack As construction continues on Valley Stream's dog park, local canine enthusiasts gathered at Sip This last week to discuss what still needs to be done before the facility opens to the public in the spring. The park will be constructed...

Lee dog park backers need funds Berkshire Eagle: By Dick Lindsay, Berkshire Eagle Staff LEE -- Proponents for a dog park say they need to raise nearly $20000 to build their proposed canine recreational facility on town property. The RoKo Dog Park Awareness Group said the majority of the funds will ...

Meeting Notes: Dog Park Closes Temporarily, Sunday Sales Open Patch: City of Stone Mountain moves to close dog park until further notice after hearing residents' complaints last month. By Leslie Johnson The Stone Mountain City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to temporarily close the dog park at Poole and Third ...

Newcomer to North Branford Launches Effort to Create a Dog Park Patch: Having recently moved to North Branford, Dr. Eric Hodgson believes the town needs a dog park. He said at the Corn and Potato Festival in August, he got talking to some other North Branford residents and discovered there was no place where dog owners ...

Board Of Directors Delays Approval For Dog Park Hartford Courant: MANCHESTER — — Support for a local dog park on the board of directors was clear Tuesday night, but some members were not ready to immediately move the project forward until a question of liability is settled. Board member John Topping asked members ...

WDM dog park permits now on sale DesMoinesRegister.com: The 10-acre fenced play area is located inside Raccoon River Park, 2500 Grand Ave., and is open daily from 6:30 am until dusk. Permits are $20 per pooch for West Des Moines residents, and $40 per dog for non-residents. Permits are available at the ...

Del Mar City Council supports off-leash hours at Shores park Del Mar Times: Other larger cities have already done the risk analysis and moved forward with shared plans.” Deputy Mayor Carl said he visited Orpheus Dog Park in Encinitas, which specifies certain times when the park is available for off-lease use.

No Dogs Allowed Patch: ... athletic area, playground or park between May 1 and Oct. 1 of each year, provided, however, that this prohibition shall not apply to Chandler Hovey Park, Crocker Park, Fort Sewall, Fountain Park, Upper Seaside Park, Riverhead Beach or the Dog Park. ...

Parks allow dogs to run free Salt Lake Tribune: M Street, Salt Lake City Parleys Nature Trail, 2750 S. Heritage Way, 2700 East, Salt Lake City Sandy Dog Park, 9980 S. 300 East (South of Dewey Bluth Park), Sandy West Jordan Off Leash Dog Park, 5982 W. New Bingham Highway, West Jordan Mill Creek ...

Piedmont OKs controversial Moraga Canyon park plan San Francisco Chronicle: The privately funded, $6 million plan calls for an artificial-turf soccer and baseball field, a grass field, a dog park, two parking lots, a traffic roundabout and other amenities in Moraga Canyon to serve Piedmont's growing youthsports programs and ...

Photos with Santa Paws phillyBurbs.com: The Friends of the Doylestown Dog Park are holding a holiday portrait session with Santa or a Winter Wonderland to raise money for the new community dog park. Photos are free for anyone who purchases a brick or paver for the dog park. ...

Doggy wars: Where can Fido poop without angering neighbors? STLtoday.com: Lucas Dog Park, a three-quarters of a city block long space where dogs can run unfettered, opened last year near 13th and St. Charles streets. Owners pay $50 annually and have to pick up after their dogs. Violators get kicked out and forfeit their fees ...

Downtown Phoenix community advocate uses social media as driving force for change Downtown Devil: His aptitude for advocacy via social media developed over the last year and a half, first during his efforts to cook up local endorsement of a community dog park downtown. Since then, he's used his skill in so many projects in the downtown area that ...

Hermon Eyes Formation of New Neighborhood Council Patch: By David Fonseca The tiny neighborhood of Hermon, known for its dog park and community church, has recently undertaken the process of forming its own neighborhood council. According to Wendi Riser's All Things Hermon newsletter, a meeting of Hermon ...

Pets on Campus: Why Not Here? Why Not Now? The Point News: Given our geographic location, with open space in every direction, a dog park could be a simple addition to campus. One or two of the residence halls could easily be set aside as pet friendly, no additional buildings would be necessary. ...

Sustainable Worthington says people are secret to its success ThisWeekNews: Sustainable Worthington also was the starting point of Worthington Organized Off-leash Friends (WOOF), another grassroots organization that was the impetus in the creation of Worthington's first dog park, which is set to open next spring on Godown Road ... Expert help in a whopping 569-pages gives your dog owners' group all the scoop (but none of the poop) on how to develop your dog park. Until December 8th, get 10% off here using coupon code TDEC1140.

Bohne Leaving as Director of Leisure Services Mesquite Citizen Journal: His successful stint in Mesquite included being involved in the creation and development of the Mesquite Sports and Event Complex, Hunter Park, Desert Rose Park, Hafen Park Tennis Courts, Jensen Dog Park, and the shading and resurfacing of several ...

Time to Renew Dog and Cat Licences in Kingston Kingston Herald: Owners with previously registered pets should have received a renewal notice that will include their pet's registration number on it. This registration number can be used to renew license using a Visa or MasterCard. Dog Park users are also reminded ...

Pflugerville gets new 'Bark Park' YNN, Your News Now: The city's first public dog park opened Tuesday afternoon. Developer Newland Communities dedicated the 2.5-acre park to the dogs. The $350000 area is a leash-free, fenced property located at the corner of Tranquility Lane and Murchison Ridge Trail. ...

Apartments for seniors to be completed early next year in Deer Park Your Houston News: Amenities include a central business center, game room, fitness center, media room, dog park, rose garden, hair salon, chapel and transportation. 1 Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. ...

Cataract Lake redevelopment approved by Williams and Coconino County P&Z ... Williams Grand Canyon News: A couple people wanted a dog park out there." Landscape architectural firm Olsson Associates presented the project's key design elements at the Williams meeting. These elements include an entry drive off Country Club Drive, boat launch, parking areas, ...