New dog park website

The Burlington Regional Dog Park has its own website! You can find it at http://brdogpark.blogspot.com

Children’s dog park T-shirts available

The Burlington Regional Dog Park T-shirts are now available in children’s sizes as well as adult sizes. The T-shirts are $10 and all proceeds go to the dog park.

E-mail burlingtondogpark@gmail.com, or call Amber at 319-753-8130 to place an order.

West Burlington Pet Parade

Dog park volunteer form

Since the Burlington Regional Dog Park opened, the dog park committee has had a number of people interested in helping with the park and upcoming events. We are thrilled so many people are taking an interest in the park and our canine community.

We are always looking for volunteers to help with fundraising and other events associated with the park. If you are interested in helping out, please fill out the form and return it to Amber VerKuilen.

While we do not have any openings on the committee currently, if you do have interest in working on the committee should a spot open, please fill out the form and return it to Amber VerKuilen. We will contact you when a spot becomes available.

Thank you for caring about our dogs!

Burlington Regional Dog Park information – updated

The Dog Park now has its own website!

Visit http://brdogpark.blogspot.com for all the latest park information.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to support a fenced, off-leash canine recreation area, where well-behaved canine citizens and their handlers can socialize and exercise in a clean, safe environment without endangering or disturbing people, property or wildlife. The friends of the Burlington Regional Dog Park want to develop a beautiful and well-maintained space open to dog lovers and friends who are willing to uphold the park’s regulations. The friends promote education, training and recreational activities that facilitate responsible dog ownership and well-behaved dogs.

The Park

The Burlington Regional Dog Park officially opened Aug. 30 and has been a great asset to Burlington and all of Southeast Iowa and western Illinois since then.

The park currently features 1.4 acres of wide-open space in which dogs can run and play off-leash. The park has a double-gated entry system to ensure the safety of all park users. Park rules are posted at the entrance. They are also available in the brochure holder just inside the gate. Dog park membership forms are also available in the holder.

Park memberships are $10 per year. Tags purchased now are good through the end of 2010. To get a tag, owners must have written proof of rabies vaccination. If they live in the city of Burlington, a city tag is also required. Tags are available at City Hall, Summer Street Animal Clinic, Allgood Animal Hospital, and Horse and Hound Country Store. Forms are also available at www.freeoftheleash.com and then can be mailed to the address listed on the form. All owners must sign a liability waiver. They will also receive a copy of the park rules with their tag.

The park boasts a waste disposal system with waste disposal bags and a garbage can, two other garbage cans within the fence, and two covered bench areas. Donated trees and a small dog area were added last fall. There are plans to add a donated water fountain.

Volunteer Opportunities

The committee is always looking for committed volunteers to help at events. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Amber Ver Kuilen at 319-753-8130 or e-mail burlingtondogpark@gmail.com

Donations

The Burlington Regional Dog Park is in need of funds for park amenities, and for upkeep and improvements.

Donations can be sent to: Burlington City Hall, Attn. Amber Ver Kuilen, 400 Washington St., Burlington IA 52601

Newsletter

The Burlington Regional Dog Park puts out a regular newsletter. It contains park updates, pictures and features as well as information on upcoming park events. If you would like to receive the newsletter, please send your name and e-mail address to burlingtondogpark@gmail.com.

Diving into Doggie Paddle again

Photos courtesy of Kelli Taeger

You can't catch me.

C'mon, you can make it.

Doin' the doggie paddle.

Time to dry off.

Have to keep my tattoo out of the water.

Are we having fun yet?

Even more Pet-Palooza pictures

Photos courtesy of Kelli Taeger

This cutie was tattooed. I think he looks like Cookie Monster!

Dogs sign up for the day's contests.

Zues and Maddie meet. Zues loves the dog park. He goes out there every day.

What a cute group.

Zues and his happy mom.

These dogs dress better than some people.

Pretty in pink.

That's an itsy bitsy bikini.

I feel pretty.

The park was full of dogs trying it out for the first time.

Wearing her heart on her . . . hindquarters.

What a big boy.

Such a cutie pie.

Burlington Regional Dog Park Leash Cutting

Photos courtesy of Kelli Taeger

Burlington City Councilman Matt Murray speaks at the grand opening and leash cutting celebration.

Murray cuts the leash to officially open the park.

Fr. Bruce blesses the dogs.

Justin and Amber with Hailey and Mocha.

Dog Park Membership Form

Top Dog Golf Outing signup sheet