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This may sound like a sarcastic comment to you, but it isn't. What it is; is truth. The way dog parks are set up today, you almost feel as if human beings can actually use the facilities if it weren't for the presence of dogs.
If you are curious as to what a dog park looks like, you can try going to the dog park in your neighborhood. If there is no dog park nearby, you can go to the award winning dog parks in various places of the US.
The best dog park for small dogs is Bear Dog Park in Roseville, California. Bear Dog Park built a special facility to service small dog breeds as these dogs often are intimidated and roughly pushed about by bigger dogs. With this small dog park in operation, the small breed dogs are given a level playing field for rough housing.
The Bear Dog Park has an area of approximately one acre. A portion of the park was set aside and fenced-in to service the smaller breed dogs. There is a walking trail around the park that is illuminated at night by lighting fixtures. The park also has showers installed for the use of dogs, of course. If you want to see what an award winning dog park looks like, you can come to this city of dogs and give yourself the tour. Bear Dog Park's address is 1575 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville, CA.
The second winning entry is Alum Creek Dog Park which won the 'Best Artificial Beach Built for Dogs' award. The park is just a few minutes drive from Columbus, Ohio. What makes this park great is that you can get your dog to experience a beach environment without the actual presence of beaches. I really wouldn't travel a hundred miles just to bring my dog to the beach. People who live in Columbus will appreciate this dog park for the unique opportunity it gives them to introduce their dog to the beach. But, more than people, the dogs themselves should be barking happily as they romp on the sands and waters of this fake beach.
The park sits on 4 acres of land that is adjacent to the Alum Creek State Park. Unlike most dog parks which are located in the city, the surroundings of the Alum Creek Dog Park are very quiet and pristine. The park has gentle hills and forests that the dogs and their owners can explore and enjoy. To visit, go to 3615 S. Old State Rd., Lewis Ctr., Ohio.
In Seattle, Washington, at 7400 Sand Point NE, you will find the 9 acre Warren G. Magnuson Dog Park which has been awarded the 'Best Exercise Trial Area for Dogs'. Every month, thousands of dogs and their people come to the shores of Lake Washington to enjoy the open areas of this dog park. The park has several trails and footpaths that can even be accessed by wheel chairs. The paths are covered with compact gravel to keep them mud free. This choice of flooring material was deliberate to compensate for the rainy climate of Seattle. |
