Parks

Dogs

One of the hottest issues in parks. Here we've collected local and national sites on dog parks, dog-management plans, and strategies to help those on both sides of the dog-run fence.
  • A Very Readable Dog-Resource Page

    An article from The Bark, a webzine, about dog parks and how to advocate for and around them. Includes many useful links to dog park resources, other websites, articles, etc.

  • Who Let the Dogs Out?

    Dog owners who use Fort Greene Park on a regular basis earned off-leash hours, thanks to the efforts of the Fort Greene Park Users and Pets Society (P.U.P.S.).

  • Not Just Sheepdogs

    A hard-boiled discussion of the issues and options regarding dogs and open space in terms of policy. From Australia's PetNet.

  • Dog-Management Plan

    That rarest of breeds -- a citywide dog management plan, posted on the internet! From Boulder, Colorado.

  • Friendly Tips from Dog Owners

    FIDOS (Friends Interested in Dogs and Open Spaces) is a Colorado group with an extensive website - including a trails tip sheet for dog owners.

  • Dogs in Parks: Use Pet Parks Responsibly!

    A guide to responsible pet use in parks, from Salt Lake County, Utah.

  • No Dogs Allowed?

    When New York City cracked down, dog owners piped up -- and New York Magazine ran a feature story.

  • The New York Council of Dog Owner Groups

    Representing over 10,000 dog owners, NYCDOG is dedicated to improving communities by promoting the establishment and maintenance of humane off leash recreation opportunities, responsible dog ownership and respectful park stewardship.

  • New York Dog Group

    The Riverside Dog Owners Group is a community organization whose purpose is to ensure excellent recreational facilities, services and conditions for dogs and their owners in Riverside Park.

  • Dog Park Project

    A site from Ann Arbor Michigan that includes design do's and don'ts for off-leash areas, a growing database of dog parks (help them by adding yours), links to groups and more.