Bacon, a Chihuahua owned by Randall and Britanny Prazuch of Eau Claire, appeared in style for the Doggie Swim Fest on Monday at Fairfax Park Municipal Swimming Pool..
Valley Park off Teays Valley Road will host a ribbon cutting ceremony 6 p. m. Monday to celebrate the opening of the countys first dog park..
The Garland Bark Park organization hosted its third annual Dog-A-Poolooza on Saturday at Holford Park Pool..
Bacon, a Chihuahua owned by Randall and Britanny Prazuch of Eau Claire, appeared in style for the Doggie Swim Fest on Monday at Fairfax Park Municipal Swimming Pool. About 300 canines of all breeds and sizes leapt into the sixth annual Doggie Swim Fest on Monday at Fairfax Park Municipal Swimming Pool. The event benefits the Eau Claire off-leash dog park.
Pat Williams of Eau Claire, one of the event organizers, estimated 300 dogs participated. Each dog owner paid usd. 10 per animal to enter the park. The event started as a fundraiser for the 9-acre, off-leash dog park in Eau Claire, Williams said. Funds raised now are used for the parks maintenance.
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2008-09-03 Fairgrounds Park to open in city The Coloradoan,
Once the ribbon is cut Saturday morning, the city of Loveland opens the complete west side of the park to the public and a portion of the east side, which includes the playgrounds, skate park, basketball courts, spray park, dog park and river access.
The city planned several activities for the day, between 9 a. m. to 2 p. m. , many focusing on the unique aspects of the park, such as a large dog park and ample access to a large stretch of the Big Thompson River.
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2008-09-02 New Loveland park nears completion-Reporter-Herald, Loveland, Colo.
Activities during the grand opening will include dog park events from 9 to 10 a. m. , a ribbon-cutting at 10 a. m. followed by the dedication of the Whirl*pool sculpture by artist Tim Upham.
Features at the park will include a playground, riverwalk, farmers market pavilion, skate park, spray park and dog park.
Observing common newspaper writing rules, we omit the full date when an event will occur in less than seven days. The activities at the park are set for this coming Saturday.
2008-09-02 New dog park opens ahead of schedule :: Herald News :: News
The dog park encompasses 2 acres on the southern section of the property. The fenced park is divided into two sections: for smaller dogs -- less than 15 inches at the shoulder or 30 pounds or less -- and for larger dogs.
Weve had such anxious dog owners, really anxious for this dog park to open," Meyers said in an interview last week. "It is not only the first development in open space -- it is the first dog park in our community. "
2008-09-01 Oakland County news briefs: Ideas sought for Birmingman dog park spot Detroit Free Press
Officials arent ready to abandon the idea of creating a dog park, but theyre running out of ideas on where to locate one.
We call this a dog park," he said, "but this is really a park where humans want to interact with their pets. "
Commissioners agreed thats too much money. Markus also wants to consider giving the park a more generic name -- one that might prove a little more genteel to the neighbors.
Birmingham officials arent ready to abandon the idea of creating a dog park, but theyre running out of ideas on where to locate one. - Oakland County Detroit Michigan News local news headlines stories world news
2008-09-01 Committee starts work on ideas for San Pedros Knoll Hill park-The Daily Breeze
Nor is an off-leash dog park, according to state officials. A dog park operated on top of the hill before Eastview built its fields and now has a . 08-acre temporary spot on port land at the base of the hill.
The dog park, downsized and moved from the top of the hill onto port land below last year to make way for the ball fields, also will eventually have to move.
Working within strict limitations of what is and isnt allowed on port property under state law, a new committee has embarked on a fast-track timetable to come up with plans for permanent park space on the top of San Pedros Knoll Hill.
2008-09-01 Dogs rule the pool at annual Garland fundraiser News: Local News
The Garland Bark Park organization hosted its third annual Dog-A-Poolooza on Saturday at Holford Park Pool. The annual event allows residents and their pooches to hop in the pool for an end-of-the-summer swim.
The dog park is tentatively planned at Firewheel Parkway and Castle Road. Mr. Degnon said the mayor and the park commissioner assured the organization of a certain number of acres for the dog park.
Proposals for an off-leash dog park in Garland began in mid-2006. Bark Park raises awareness and money for the project and hosts events for dog owners in the community, according to the groups Web site.
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2008-09-01 Park lovers hope program will put brakes on off-roading Front page Houston Chronicle
Big Thicket will be one of 10 national parks and forests participating in a pilot program intended to reduce the illegal use of off-road vehicles over the next three years. The still-developing program is part of a recent settlement between federal officials and environmental groups seeking more protection of sensitive lands from loud engines and oversize tires with deep treads.
The earliest settlers of the thickets deepest reaches included outlaws, fugitive slaves and hardscrabble types known as "dog people" because they hunted the tough terrain with dogs.
2008-08-31 New Greenvalley Dog Park plans grand opening-Quad Cities Online
The Greenvalley Dog Park provides two acres of fenced, safe space for dogs to run and play off leash. Amenities include dispensers and bags for waste removal, dog drinking fountain, fake fire hydrants, public restrooms, benches, trash cans and 5-foot high fencing. The dog park will be open daily from dawn until dusk.
Moline is going to the dogs. The City announces the opening of the new Greenvalley Dog Park located across from Greenvalley Sports Complex on 50th Avenue. A grand opening event will be noon to 3 p. m. Saturday, Sept. 6.
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2008-08-31 Putnam County has gone to the dogs-Huntington, WV -- The Herald-Dispatch
Valley Park off Teays Valley Road will host a ribbon cutting ceremony 6 p. m. Monday to celebrate the opening of the countys first dog park. This is the first of two dog parks being constructed in the area. At a cost of usd. 3,651 for both parks, the grass-filled play areas will have two separated fenced-in chambers allowing owners to let their animals run free and play without the need for a leash. Local donors have expedited the completion, with Karen and Joe Haynes donating usd. 1,000 and the Hurricane Animal Hospital donating usd. 500. The Eleanor dog park is expected to open Oct. 4.
