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 announced construction of a 2.3 acre dog park at George Ward Park in October 2009
• Hoover has approved a 2 acre dog park at Loch Haven Park, 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.

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