Once the funds are in place, the dog park will be built at Stuart Nelson Park. The dog park will include water, fencing, a shelter, a gravel parking lot, and pet waste receptacles. It will have two sections based upon the weight of a dog with 30 pounds as the dividing weight. Paducah hopes to make the park extra special with amenities such as specialized water fountains and dog agility obstacles.
Donations should be sent to:
Paducah Parks Services
Attention: Dog Park
1400 HC Mathis Drive
Paducah, KY 42001
Paducah Parks Service is accepting orders for printed commemorative dog plaques in the shape of a dog bone. Once the park has been constructed, the plaques will be hung on the fence recognizing your support. Each plaque costs $40 with the profit (approximately $25 per plaque) going toward the dog park fundraising effort. It’s a great way to honor a beloved pet or a pet lover who has passed.
Off-leash dog areas, or dog parks, provide a community setting in which people can gather and socialize and where they can observe the interaction of groups of dogs at play. Dog parks the world over allow owners and their dogs to spend time together while the dog satisfies its cravings for canine play and companionship. Respected organizations like the ASPCA believe that dog parks are beneficial to both dogs and their guardians. Exercise and socialization are critical for a happy, healthy, and well-behaved dog. Almost all behavior problems are improved, at least in part, through exercise and the chance to meet and interact with more dogs and people.
Paducah Parks Service has already begun to draw up plans for the park but we need community support. Please consider a donation today.
For more information, contact Amie Clark, Paducah Parks Services Community Recreation Superintendent at 270-444-8508 ext. 5 or via email at aclark@ci.paducah.ky.us.
Information for this article provided by Karen Hammond.
