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Bark for a Park is currently working with several area governments: | Bark for a Park is currently working with several area governments: | ||
* [[Birmingham]] dedicated a 2.6 acre dog park at [[George Ward Park]] on [[October 17]], [[2009]]. | * [[Birmingham]] dedicated a 2.6 acre dog park at [[George Ward Park]] on [[October 17]], [[2009]]. | ||
* [[Hoover]] | * [[Hoover]] dedicated a 2 acre dog park at [[Loch Haven Park]] in [[2010]], using funds from a $25,000 [[Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs]] grant. | ||
* [[Gardendale]] is in the early stages of planning for a dog park. | * [[Gardendale]] is in the early stages of planning for a dog park. | ||
* [[Homewood]] is in the early stages of planning for a dog park. | * [[Homewood]] is in the early stages of planning for a dog park. A proposed 2 1/2 acre parcel at [[Patriot Park]] was not approved by the parks board in February [[2011]]; alternate proposals and sites are being considered. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* Ray, Tiffany (October 14, 2009) "Hoover Parks and Recreation Board approves building a dog park in Loch Haven Park." ''Birmingham News'' | * Ray, Tiffany (October 14, 2009) "Hoover Parks and Recreation Board approves building a dog park in Loch Haven Park." ''Birmingham News'' | ||
* Singleton, William C. III (October 17, 2009) "Barking up the right tree: City opens dog park." ''Birmingham News'' | * Singleton, William C. III (October 17, 2009) "Barking up the right tree: City opens dog park." ''Birmingham News'' | ||
* Reynolds, Ed (March 3, 2011) "No dogs allowed: Puppies not welcome at Homewood's Patriot Park." ''Black & White'' | |||
[[Category:Nonprofits]] | [[Category:Nonprofits]] | ||
[[Category:Dog parks]] | [[Category:Dog parks]] | ||
Revision as of 21:50, 3 March 2011
Bark for a Park is a nonprofit organization that works with municipalities to establish off-leash dog parks. The group was first organized in 2004 by residents of Birmingham's loft district. It incorporated as a non-profit in 2008.
Bark for a Park is currently working with several area governments:
- Birmingham dedicated a 2.6 acre dog park at George Ward Park on October 17, 2009.
- Hoover dedicated a 2 acre dog park at Loch Haven Park in 2010, using funds from a $25,000 Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs grant.
- Gardendale is in the early stages of planning for a dog park.
- Homewood is in the early stages of planning for a dog park. A proposed 2 1/2 acre parcel at Patriot Park was not approved by the parks board in February 2011; alternate proposals and sites are being considered.
References
- Ray, Tiffany (August 27, 2009) "Don't sit, don't stay - Dog park coming to Hoover, Alabama." Birmingham News
- Ray, Tiffany (October 7, 2009) "Birmingham dog park apparently on fast track." Birmingham News
- Ray, Tiffany (October 14, 2009) "Hoover Parks and Recreation Board approves building a dog park in Loch Haven Park." Birmingham News
- Singleton, William C. III (October 17, 2009) "Barking up the right tree: City opens dog park." Birmingham News
- Reynolds, Ed (March 3, 2011) "No dogs allowed: Puppies not welcome at Homewood's Patriot Park." Black & White