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.

 

Recent News

 
28th Annual Senior Games Results Week 3

The third week of the Yuma Senior Games has concluded. See how participants did! Continued... 1/30/2012

28th Annual Senior Games Results Week 2

The second week of the Yuma Senior Games has concluded. See how participants did! Continued... 1/24/2012

28th Annual Senior Games Results Week 1

The first week of the Yuma Senior Games has concluded. See how participants did! Continued... 1/11/2012

2012 New Year’s Resolution 5K/10K Run and Fun Walk

There were over 300 eager runners and walkers participating in the 2012 New Year’s Resolution run and fun walk held on Saturday, January 7. Continued... 1/9/2012

More Recent News...

Featured Items

 
Parks & Recreation Annual Services Profile 2010-2011

This report quantifies the number of services and amenities enjoyed by the community. Continued...

Yuma Parks and Recreation 2011-2012 Fall / Winter Activities Guide Now Available Online

Let the fun and adventure begin! Yuma Parks and Recreation Fall and Winter programs begin September 12, 2011 and run through March 31, 2012. Continued...

Adopt a Park Amenity

You can have a significant impact and help grow Yuma's parks with a donation of equipment. Continued...

Alcohol Permits for Select Parks Now Available on the Web

Alcohol permits for nine of the City of Yuma parks are now available for purchase online from the City's website. Continued...

City logo as link back to home page