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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.
Key Features
Exclusive fenced areas for small and large dogs
Shade treesFresh drinking waterBenches Clean-up bag dispensers
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!
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
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
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
How Much?
Fence +
Water Fountain +
Trash Cans +
Benches +
Sign =
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$12,500 start up