Doylestown Dog Park Public Forum Presentation

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Dogs and other companion animals have

become an important part of our culture andcommunity life. Companion animals providemany benefits which are difficult to quantify inmonetary terms, but which have importantimplications for the health and welfare of

humans.

2005 Kaukauna Dog Park

Welcome


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REMINDERS

Please remember that all members of the FDDP arevolunteers. This is not a public hearing. The meeting is hosted bythe Friends of the Doylestown Dog park to betterinform the Doylestown Community about dog parksand to hear your concerns and support.


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Friends of the Doylestown Dog Park

Public ForumOctober 5, 2009

Introduction:Kathy Brown General Dog Park Information:Matt Kaminski-Lucas

FDDP Dog Park Plan IdeasKathy Brown

ConcernsChrista Tinari

Community Comment


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Goals

To establish and maintain a fenced in, off-leash dog park wherewell-behaved canines, their owners and friends can exercise in a

clean and safe environment. To raise the funds needed to create, establish, and maintain acommunity Dog Park so as not to be a financial burden on localmunicipalities.

To provide a means of communication to ensure continued dog,owner and community recreation and education while promotingresponsible dog ownership

within our community.


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Demographics of DoylestownCommunity

Population of Doylestown Borough andTownship: 17,619 (DCPROSP 2007) Dog Population of Doylestown Borough andTownship: 2710 (40% of households nationwide own at least one dog; source HumaneSociety)

Number of Parks for People: 15 Number of parks Designated for Dogs and

People: 0


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Dog Trends in our Community

Two new Dog businesses in Doylestown Numerous Doggy Day Care facilities Dog Sitter and Walker Businesses Dog Training Professionals


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History of Friends of DoylestownDog Park

Established in March 2009. Includes over 200 Doylestown Community

members.

Organized into committees. Site selection committee explored feasible sites in the

Doylestown Community.

Out reach committee manned tables at First Friday. Fund Raising Committee hosted Yappy Hour.


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Friends of Doylestown Dog ParkBringing Our Community Together


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What Is A Dog Park?

A dog park is a public park, typically fenced,where people and dogs can play together in aclean and safe environment.

A dog park is not for dogs but for

people who enjoy dogs.


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Horsham Dog Park (Montgomery County)


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Mondaug Dog Park (Montgomery County)


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Horsham Dog Park Entrance


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Claremont Pooch Park (California)


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Glendale Bark Park (California)


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Falls Township Dog Park (Lower Bucks)


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Rules


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Mutt Mitts


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Benefits To Community

Outlet for education, recreation andentertainment Minimize unwanted dog behavior

Improve dog owner responsibility Enhance and improve utilization of parks Decrease inappropriate activity at parks


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General Benefits of Dog Parks

Mental and physical health Safety Socialization Responsible dog ownership Improve dog licensing, health and

enforcement of dog laws. Exercised dog = happy dog Exercised owner=happy owner


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Benefits For Owners

Increase physical activity Better behaved dog Socialization/Friendship Sense of community Get outside Fun!


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Recommended Dog Park Components

Useable space:1 acre minimum2/3 of area for large dogs 1/3 of area for small dogs

Fenced enclosure: min. 5 min. Entrance (bullpen) for each area 10x10 double gated Maintenance entrances Handicap accessible Grass (decomposed granite is an alternative) Benches Shade Mutt-Mitt/Waste disposal stations Covered garbage cans Water

ParkingDog Park 101 Marilyn Glasser

www.parkandrecbusiness.com


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Grass surface with 6 fence


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Double Gated EntranceHandicap Accessible


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Park Bench


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Mutt Mitts and Garbage Cans


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Example of Desired Dog Park


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Turk 3


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Sauerman Park


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Site Comparisons

Existing ComponentsSauerman Park and Turk3

ComponentsofaDogPark: SauermanTurk3

Useablespace11acreminimumland YES LeaseFencedenclosure:min.5(wedlike6) No No

Wedlikethreeareas,1smalldog,

1largedog,and1foracMviMes/rental/rotaMon

Entrance(bullpen)foreacharea No No

Usually10by10withadoublegates

Handicapaccessible YES No


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Site Comparisons

Existing ComponentsSauerman Park and Turk3

ComponentsofaDogPark: Sauerman Turk3

Grass(decomposedgraniteisanalternaMve) YES WEEDS

Benches No No Shade YES Possible

uViV/WastedisposalstaMons No No

Coveredgarbagecans YES No

Water No YES

Landscaping No No

Parking YES YES

aintenance YES Newsite


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Additional Considerations:

AddiMonalconsideraMons: SauermanTurk3AppropriateSiteideallyinan

exisMngpark. YES YESEnhancementtopark YES YESImpactoncharacterisMcofpark YES NoProximityofNeighbors YES NoTraffic Possible No

InformaMoncenter Rules/ParkInfo Yes NoEducaMonalinfo Laterdate LaterdateWebsite/Waystocontributewww.doylestowndogpark.com


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Concerns

Safety/Liability Noise Sanitation and Maintenance


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Safety/Liability

Post Rules

Offer dog park etiquette education Membership Application Liability waiver Proof of Vaccinations and License

Determine best gate entry system

Card Swipe Key pad

DogWatch report site observations Utilize website and education board:

Dog Behavior tips

Owner and Dog Rules of Engagement


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Noise

Socialization leads to less barking Over noisy dogs will be asked to leave Active dogs bark less Park closes at dusk


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Sanitation and Maintenance

Scoop the PoopProvide Mutt Mitts

All dog owners must clean up after

pets or forfeit membership

Provide covered garbage cans Township/Borough continuescheduled maintenance


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How It Will Happen

Community Support

Estimated Cost Range: $40,000 - $75,000 Fund Raising - No Tax Dollars to Build Events Pavers Benches and Trees Naming Rights

Membership Borough and Township Cooperation

AMreddogisahappydog.


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How It Will Keep Going

Memberships Dog Classes Rental:

Dog Shows/Exhibits

Active Committee/Dog Park membersworking on continuous fund raising events Newsletter/website


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Public Comment

We are continuing our investigation. We need your input. We invite you to visit our website and provide

more insight after tonight.

Thank you!www.doylestowndogpark.com


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Tribute to a Dog by Senator George Vast

"The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can havein this selfish world, the one that never deserts him, the

one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous, is hisdog. A mans dog stands by him in prosperity and inpoverty, in health and sickness. He will sleep on thecold ground, where the wintry winds blow and the snowdrives fiercely, if only he may be near his masters side.He will kiss the hand that has no food to offer; he will

lick the wounds and sores that come in encounter withthe roughness of the world. He guards the sleep of hispauper master as if he were a prince. When all otherfriends desert, he remains. When riches take wingsand reputation falls to pieces, he is as constant in hislove as the sun in its journey through the heavens."


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References

American Kennel Club Lafayette Shamrock Park

Frankfurt Il Dog Park Doylestown Community Park,Recreation&

Open Space Plan 2007The Case for Space

Expanding Recreational Opportunities for Dog Owners and Their Pets

A Report Prepared for

FREEPLAY

by

Eric Batch Matt Hale Ellen Palevsky

School of Policy, Planning, and Development University of Southern California

Reasons to build: 2005 Kaukauna Dog Park

Documents

Doylestown Dog Park Public Forum Presentation