Jackson Bark
The proposed Jackson Park Dog Park (Dog Friendly Area)
The dog park campaign so far:
There is enormous interest in creating a Dog Park in Jackson Park. Of those petitions that have been turned in already, more than 1200 people have expressed their enthusiastic support. Many of those who signed the petition and attended the previous meetings, have pledged to join the Dog Park Committee and act as Dog Park Stewards, which are important steps in successfully creating and maintaining a dog park in accordance with the Chicago Park District Dog Friendly Areas Permit Plan as required by the Cook County Animal and Rabies Control Ordinance. Additional Dog Park Committee members and Dog Park Stewards are needed.
The Jackson Park Advisory Council (JPAC) is spearheading this effort, but it will not happen with JPAC's efforts alone. JPAC is merely the organizing entity, your efforts and involvement with JPAC are vital to making the dog park a reality. Many dog park enthusiasts in the community have attended the monthly JPAC meeting to express their support, volunteer, offer suggestions and obtain information. JPAC encourages all interested to do so as well.
At the upcoming DOG PARK MEETING, Monday, September 19, 2011 at 6:30pm (at the proposed dog park site) Please bring your ideas for planning, funding, designing and operating Jackson Park Dog Park to the meeting.
NOTE TO ALL INTERESTED: The revised City of Chicago dog park permit process requires community involvement in the planning, fundraising, operation and maintenance of the dog park. Demonstration of significant, sustained, and active participation in this effort is vital to obtaining the city's approval of the dog park. It is not a done deal.
If you would like to have a dog park in our area, please get involved. Start by filling out the important Usage Survey below.
This will be an all volunteer, community effort. The Chicago Park District WILL NOT BE CREATING OR OPERATING the Dog Park, It is up to all of us to do so.
DO YOUR PART.
Talented and hardworking people will be needed execute each of the stages of this effort. GET INVOLVED! Come to the regular monthly meetings where you can meet your neighbors, give your dogs a chance to socialize with other dogs and do your part to make the the Jackson Park Dog Park a reality.
Please check this page, the JPAC Calendar page and the Jackson Park Dog Park Facebook Page, frequently, for updates and meeting information.
The Jackson Park Advisory Council (JPAC) is spearheading this effort, but it will not happen with JPAC's efforts alone. JPAC is merely the organizing entity, your efforts and involvement with JPAC are vital to making the dog park a reality. Many dog park enthusiasts in the community have attended the monthly JPAC meeting to express their support, volunteer, offer suggestions and obtain information. JPAC encourages all interested to do so as well.
At the upcoming DOG PARK MEETING, Monday, September 19, 2011 at 6:30pm (at the proposed dog park site) Please bring your ideas for planning, funding, designing and operating Jackson Park Dog Park to the meeting.
NOTE TO ALL INTERESTED: The revised City of Chicago dog park permit process requires community involvement in the planning, fundraising, operation and maintenance of the dog park. Demonstration of significant, sustained, and active participation in this effort is vital to obtaining the city's approval of the dog park. It is not a done deal.
If you would like to have a dog park in our area, please get involved. Start by filling out the important Usage Survey below.
This will be an all volunteer, community effort. The Chicago Park District WILL NOT BE CREATING OR OPERATING the Dog Park, It is up to all of us to do so.
DO YOUR PART.
Talented and hardworking people will be needed execute each of the stages of this effort. GET INVOLVED! Come to the regular monthly meetings where you can meet your neighbors, give your dogs a chance to socialize with other dogs and do your part to make the the Jackson Park Dog Park a reality.
Please check this page, the JPAC Calendar page and the Jackson Park Dog Park Facebook Page, frequently, for updates and meeting information.
Site of proposed Jackson Park Dog (dog friendly area)
Adjacent to the tennis courts, just south of 59th Street Harbor and the Museum of Science and Industry.
2011 Beneful Wagworld DREAM DOG PARK CONTEST: If you are a supporter of the Jackson Park Dog Park and are the sort of person who likes to enter contests, Please enter the Beneful Dream Dog Park contest on behalf of the Jackson Park Dog Park. Enter online by June 21, 2011. The Grand Prize winner receives $10,000.00 cash, plus $500.000.00 donated to the dog park in your name. Thank you. See the Beneful Wagworld website.
Design Ideas: (More to come.)
Offer your own ideas. Come to the meetings and get involved.
Jackson Park Dog Park (3D conceptual rendering only).
What follows are different perspectives and concepts. Not drawn to scale.
