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Dogwood Park @ Moncrief

Dogwood Park @ Moncrief. Margaret McMullen, Matt Cox 2/5/07. What is it?. A Dog Park, or Off-Leash Recreation Area (OLRA), is a fenced, designated area where dogs may legally run, play and socialize with each other "off-leash" under the supervision of their owners.  . Great Space @ Moncrief.

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Dogwood Park @ Moncrief

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  1. Dogwood Park @ Moncrief Margaret McMullen, Matt Cox 2/5/07

  2. What is it? • A Dog Park, or Off-Leash Recreation Area (OLRA), is a fenced, designated area where dogs may legally run, play and socialize with each other "off-leash" under the supervision of their owners. 

  3. Great Space @ Moncrief

  4. Key Features • Exclusive fenced areas for small and large dogs • Shade trees • Fresh drinking water • Benches • Clean-up bag dispensers

  5. Gates & Fences

  6. Dog Fountain

  7. Clean Up!

  8. Dog Benefits • Parks provide safe, enclosed places for dogs to play and run free • Parks provide dogs an opportunity to socialize with other dogs • An exercised dog is a healthy dog!

  9. Parent Benefits • Parks provide an opportunity for dog owners to meet and socialize with other dog owners • Parks provide educational and training opportunities for dog owners • Parks provide dog owners with the simple joy of watching their dogs be dogs - playing, running, and enjoying their surroundings without a tether, leash, or chain

  10. Community Benefits • Parks promote responsible dog ownership and provide a tool for realistic enforcement of dog control laws • Exercised dogs make better neighbors and are less prone to nuisance barking and aggressive behavior • Parks parks create a greater sense of community by bringing people of all ages and from all walks of life together with a common interest

  11. Park Benefits • “There is a newly identified parks user group: Dogs and their owners. This user group is drawn to parks for open space, fresh air, exercise and socialization for themselves and their pets. Coming to a park is their chosen form of recreation, much the same as jogging or biking. They are legitimate park users.” Portland Park and Rec

  12. How Much? Fence + Water Fountain + Trash Cans + Benches + Sign = ----------------------- $12,500 start up

  13. Dogwood Park @ Moncrief Open July 4th, 2007

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