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Burlington Regional Dog Park information – updated
Posted on September 10th, 2009 6 comments
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.
6 responses to “Burlington Regional Dog Park information – updated”
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Just a suggestion….How about ‘boarding up’ 3 sides of the north dugout/bench area? This could serve as a wind block for all of us pet parents that want to come to the park during the winter but don’t want to freeze to death in the process.
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Hollyn Rodeck December 21st, 2009 at 17:24
Congrats on the new dog park! How wonderful! I grew up in Burlington and now live in Washington state. I am very excited to see the park the next time I am home to see my parents! Thank you to the volunteers for making this park possible!
sincerely,
Hollyn (Woods) Rodeck -
Why does it cost just to use the dog park? Like the economy isn’t bad enough, let’s just start something else and make people pay for it.
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While this is technically a city park, the city is not footing the cost for anything at the park. That means the dog park committee must supply the waste disposal bags, it paid for the fencing for the small dog area, and must pay for any maintenance or upgrades to the facility. Without charging a user fee, there would be no way to do any of those things. The majority of dog parks charge for usage for those reasons. It is the same reason why there is a charge to use the city pool. The $10 annual fee is much lower than many other dog parks, even in the state. The Ames dog park charges $40 a year for residents. Anyone who lives outside of the city limits, the fee is $55. The Burlington Regional Dog Park charges $10 for anyone who would like to use the park. The initial passes for good for a year and a half. But even when the pass goes to a one-year pass in 2011, the $10 is still a bargin compared to most other dog parks. The more than 300 dog owners who have purchased tags since the park opened obviously feel the same way.
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Just a suggestion….How about ‘boarding up’ 3 sides of the north dugout/bench area? This could serve as a wind block for all of us pet parents that want to come to the park during the winter but don’t want to freeze to death in the process.
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Tabitha June 5th, 2010 at 20:07
I have recently gotten a shelter dog that has always been around other dogs and I would like to join the dog park but I am not a hundred percent the information about his temperament, which really does seem great around people and dogs, is correct. When is the slowest times at the park where I can see how he does. He’s about 55 lbs so I don’t want small dogs about just in case he plays rough. In case you can’t tell I’m nervous just because I’ve never had to socialize a dog before but he’s awesome and I want him happy. Any suggestions and times would be great thanks.
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