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[[Jenny Wilson]], executive director of the [[Shelby Humane Society]], won a $500,000 grant in the "Beneful Dream Dog Park" contest. Contest judge Jason Cameron and author Arden Moore are collaborating on the design and construction of the 1-acre off-leash park at [[Veterans Park (Alabaster)|Veterans Park]] in [[Alabaster]]. The park will feature a clubhouse for parties, a splash pool with a giant fire hydrant, and an agility training course. Additional funds are being raised through the sale of brick pavers memorializing deceased pets. | [[Jenny Wilson]], executive director of the [[Shelby Humane Society]], won a $500,000 grant in the "Beneful Dream Dog Park" contest. Contest judge Jason Cameron and author Arden Moore are collaborating on the design and construction of the 1-acre off-leash park at [[Veterans Park (Alabaster)|Veterans Park]] in [[Alabaster]]. The park will feature a clubhouse for parties, a splash pool with a giant fire hydrant, and an agility training course. Additional funds are being raised through the sale of brick pavers memorializing deceased pets. | ||
In addition to the public parks, privately-owned parks began development, including [[Cahaba Beach Dog Park]] in North [[Shelby County]]. | In addition to the public parks, privately-owned parks began development, including the 6.5 acre [[Cahaba Beach Dog Park]] in North [[Shelby County]] opened in [[2012]]. | ||
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Revision as of 20:28, 19 June 2012
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.
Jenny Wilson, executive director of the Shelby Humane Society, won a $500,000 grant in the "Beneful Dream Dog Park" contest. Contest judge Jason Cameron and author Arden Moore are collaborating on the design and construction of the 1-acre off-leash park at Veterans Park in Alabaster. The park will feature a clubhouse for parties, a splash pool with a giant fire hydrant, and an agility training course. Additional funds are being raised through the sale of brick pavers memorializing deceased pets.
In addition to the public parks, privately-owned parks began development, including the 6.5 acre Cahaba Beach Dog Park in North Shelby County opened in 2012.
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
- Kennedy, Veronica (January 18, 2012) "Veterans Park in Alabaster picked for Beneful Dream Dog Park." Birmingham News