Don’t Dog The Design With more pet owners looking for activities to do with their entire family (Fido included), the staff from the Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department in Ohio began a quest to offer an all-inclusive and fun park experience. This article is for Members only
Designing Dog Parks Dog parks--while nowhere near as ubiquitous as ball fields, picnic tables or tennis courts--are starting to become part of the American park landscape.
Barking Up The Right Tree San Antonio’s dog-park experience highlights how site selection, community input, durable materials, amenities, and programming shape successful facilities. This article is for Members only
Behind Every Good Dog Is An Engaged Owner Any manager, volunteer, or patron with an interest in dog parks has heard all the stories by now, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Dog fights and people neglecting to pick up after their dogs top the list, and many of these situations happen mostly at unsupervised municipal parks.
More Bang For Your Bark Park Dog-park cost data can help municipalities budget strategically, choose locations, and time construction bids for better value. This article is for Members only
A Design To Drool Over Successful dog parks require thoughtful planning for location, fencing, circulation, safety, amenities, operations, and community support. This article is for Members only
Confident Canines Dog-park agility equipment can add enrichment, confidence, exercise, and lasting interest for dogs while creating a stronger amenity for patrons. This article is for Members only
Dog Poo Dog-waste management requires convenient disposal systems, clear rules, visitor education, consistent maintenance, and realistic enforcement. This article is for Members only
A Plan With Legs A successful dog park needs an operating plan covering membership, rules, staffing, maintenance, safety, communication, and sustainability. This article is for Members only
Dog Park Add-Ons Dog-park managers can renew visitor interest with thoughtful amenities, events, services, partnerships, and programs for dogs and their owners. This article is for Members only
Double Dog Duty Two Illinois park districts combined resources, public input, and a promising site to create the popular Canine Commons dog park. This article is for Members only
Dog Park Maintenance Strong partnerships between local government and volunteer groups can improve dog-park maintenance, funding, safety, and community ownership. This article is for Members only
