A Dog Park in Yuma

Author:

Diana Powels Parks & Recreation Computer Support Assistant Parks and Recreation Administration

Summary:

The City of Yuma is currently looking into building a widely requested community dog park, and has been investigating locations around the City of Yuma for a suitable site.

Published On:

04/02/2008

Last Updated:

04/07/2008

It seems that adding a dog park to the list of Yuma parks is a need and desire of many Yuma dog owners.  In response to those requests, the City of Yuma has been looking at different locations for just the right place to locate a dog park, A dog park is a facility set aside for dogs and their owners to exercise and play off-leash in a controlled environment. A typical dog park is fenced; has separate, double-gated entry and exit points; an area to water dogs; and tools to pick up and dispose of animal wastes.  According to Park and Golf Course Superintendent Damon Chango, “We think we have found a suitable site in two retention basins behind the Wal-Mart on Pacific Avenue and will meet with the Humane Society, Wal-Mart and others to see if this area would meet our needs.”

Watch for more updates on Yuma's first "pooch park." If you would like to get involved in the park's development please email us with your contact information.

A basett hound with ears perked up about the dog park news.

 

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