Bark for a Park

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.
• Fultondale opened a 1½–2 acre Bark Park adjoining Children's Park in May 2011.
• 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 2½ 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
• Osburn, Lisa (March 14, 2011) "If you build it they will run (and play): Fultondale, Alabama dog park to open." Birmingham News
• Osburn, Lisa (May 4, 2011) "City makes improvements to Black Creek Park". Birmingham News