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Dog Area Steering Committee

Friends of Patterson Park. Dog Area Steering Committee. Community Presentation Series. Introduction. Dog Area Steering Committee Established by Friends of Patterson Park to develop a set of recommendations to address off-leash dog walking in Patterson Park Tonight’s Presentation

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Dog Area Steering Committee

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  1. Friends of Patterson Park Dog Area Steering Committee Community Presentation Series

  2. Introduction • Dog Area Steering Committee • Established by Friends of Patterson Park to develop a set of recommendations to address off-leash dog walking in Patterson Park • Tonight’s Presentation • Share information about our work • Discuss next steps • Welcome feedback & ideas

  3. Presentation Overview • Background • A Draft Proposal • The Process Ahead • Highlights of our Work • Strengthening the Proposal: Questions, Answers & Feedback

  4. Background • Friends of Patterson Park surveyed neighbors around the park (2004, +/-500 respondents) • Hosted a community forum on dogs & the park (May ’04, attended by 85) • The “Friends” formed a committee of dog owners & non-dog owners from around the community to • Review results of survey & forum • Explore options • Develop recommendations • Committee has been meeting since September 2004 • Reviewed results • Met w/representatives from Mayor’s Office & Parks • Met w/folks from Canton Dog Park • Developed a preliminary proposal & work plan

  5. Draft Proposal • A fenced dog area that: • Contributes to the safety & comfort of all park users • Creates a place for dogs & owners to exercise w/out interfering with other park users • Conforms to City guidelines • Increases the value of the park • Is not an eyesore • Paid for from private $ • Includes a plan for the long-term upkeep • Provides an alternative to off-leash dog walking around the park

  6. Process Ahead • Consensus on a Fenced Dog Area • Identify a Proposed Location • Develop a Full Proposal • Approval Process • Neighborhood Approval • City Approval • Friends of Patterson Park Approval • Fundraising & Construction

  7. Highlights • Five Working Groups • Location • Design • Maintenance • Fundraising • Community Engagement

  8. Highlights • Location • City regulations • Flat • 200+ feet from residence • 3 possible locations, each w/pros & cons • Recommendation: • Unused ball field just west of Utz field. • Centrally Located • Among other fenced areas • Flat • Existing water source & drainage

  9. Proposed Dog Run Location

  10. Highlights • Design • Developing a blueprint for dog area • Including all necessary elements (fences, water fountains, etc.) • Also developing a budget, cost estimates • Considerations • Fence must meet established architectural style of park • 2 sections (small dogs/big dogs)

  11. Highlights • Maintenance • Developing a plan for long-term maintenance & upkeep of dog park • Considerations • A long-term commitment • City guidelines • Daily, weekly, monthly, annual needs addressed • Identify the who (volunteers, friends staff, city partnerships, etc.)

  12. Highlights • Community Engagement • Developing a plan to ensure residents around the park are included in the planning & approval processes • Additional information & resources • E-mail or call Friends of Patterson Park (410-276-3676, friends@pattersonpark.com) • Meeting minutes posted to Friends website (www.pattersonpark.com)

  13. Highlights • Fundraising • Committed to identifying funds to support the cost of design, construction & maintenance • 100% paid from private sources (no city $ available) • Investigating • Financial contributions as well as services, expertise, products, etc. • Neighbors, businesses & institutions as contributors

  14. Questions & Answers

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