The City of McAllen Parks and Recreation Department will officially open the first “off leash” McAllen Dog Park located at 5th Street and Tamarack on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
“After months of anticipation, we are happy to introduce McAllen’s first Dog Park to the community,” said Sally Gavlik, Director of the McAllen Parks and Recreation Department. “The new park will provide a safe, convenient location for people to take their dogs for socializing and exercise, and it will provide a great way to educate the public about responsible pet practices.”
Approximately three years ago half the land for this project was donated by the Shell Exploration and Production Company to extend the City’s existing park. The land where the Dog Park now stands was originally a storm water detention pond dug in the 1960’s to accommodate localized flooding and will still serve its purpose.
McAllen’s first fenced “off leash” Dog Park has separate areas for small and large dogs, as well as a trail surrounding the park for dogs that may need the restraint of a leash.
The renovated park features a new parking lot, shade structure, signage kiosk, landscaping, area lighting, fencing and a walking trail.
For more information regarding the McAllen Dog Park Ribbon Cutting ceremony please contact the McAllen Parks and Recreation Department at 956-681-3333.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
5th and Tamarack
10:00 a.m.
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What does this have to do with this McAllen doggie park?
Could the message not go somewhere else where people who are interested in things other than this blog?
This information is about doggie parks.
Enough said, now, it is time for Harlingen to do the same thing, give these little (and big) buddies a place to romp unleased.
Since Harlingen does not have such a place and at my age I can’t run lots with my schnauzer I take him to Windsor Park daily and, if there are no people around I let uim roam a bit free. But, I still keep him close to me
Often there is a cop who parks in a lot across the street from the park who is trying to catch speeders, and a couple times he has sounded his siren, which I believe hs is letting me iknow I am violating a city ordinance. But, no citation.
So, dog lovers, let us work toward a legitimate doggie park!
Harlingen had the opportunity to look into and start a dog park a year ago. As usual it didn’t fit into the plans or no one could see how to make a buck. At that time I pointed out that it would tie in nicely with Harlingen being designated a retirement community. Baby boomers as a group have lots of dogs that need walked and allowed to run free in urban areas. They also like bike and walking paths along parks, rivers, and lakes. They also like downtown shopping/entertainment districts.
Those baby boomers are funny that way, all 65 million of them who are now looking for a place to retire!
Make sure it has a level of supervision by staff or volunteers. If not, there will be people bringing aggressive dogs into it or putting a large dog on the small dog side, etc…