Photo Credit: Linda Burns
Dog parks are wonderful recreational venues for outdoor-loving dogs and their owners. Dogs running freely—without the restriction of a leash—and interacting with other dogs has many benefits. For these reasons, dog parks continue to grow in numbers and popularity across the country.
However, like everything else in life, the excitement and intrigue of a park can wane after people have frequented it for a while. Even the grandeur of the most elaborate dog park can become a little boring if the spark is allowed to fade by not making changes or adding to existing programs.
Municipal, community, and private dog park managers can keep the interest alive by adding new elements, programs, and services to their parks—much to the delight of park patrons.