(Dog-speak for “welcome!”) - Michigan Recreation and Park

(Dog-speak for “welcome!”) - Michigan Recreation and Park

WOOF!
(Dog-speak for “welcome!”)
Jill ManchikFerndale Parks & Recreation
DJ Coffey & Laurie StasiakOakland County Parks & Recreation
FERNDALE PARKS AND REC
Ferndale Dog Park
Jill Manchik, Ferndale Parks & Recreation
FERNDALE PARKS AND REC
Overview
Phase 1- Community support
Phase 2- Planning
Phase 3- Implementation
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Community Support
Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Parks and Recreation Commission
Mayor’s blue-ribbon panel
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Planning
Location
Size/layout
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Planning
Features
- water access
- benches/picnic tables
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Implementation
Rules & Regulations
- Proof of license
- Vaccination records
Solar-powered access control locks
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Dog Safety Class
Presented by Canine to Five
- Liz Blondy – Owner
- Curriculum/topics covered
- Participant feedback
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Dog Park
Operations & Maintenance
DJ Coffey, Oakland County Parks and Recreation
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Orion Oaks – Oakland County’s
Original Dog Park
Patron-driven
Patron input and labor
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Rules and Regulations
Creation and evolution of rules
What’s Next?
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Park Operations
Daily pass sales
Attendant on duty
General cleaning
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Design
Run size
Fencing
Signage
Future plans
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Maintenance
Run rotation
- Monthly during summer
- Winter holding pattern/portable lights
Fence Maintenance
Water Distribution
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Maintenance
Herbicide application
Snow removal
Parking
Dog waste removal
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Continued Evolution
Dog Dock
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Continued Evolution
Dog Run Rentals – by popular demand
Shade structures
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Continued Evolution
Additional Dog Parks
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Continued Evolution
Memorial Benches
Additional dog run opportunities
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Trends
Dog Lure course
Trails
Special events
Dog beach
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Dog Park
Programs and Events
Laurie Stasiak, Oakland County Parks and Recreation
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Event Sponsors, Vendors and Partnerships
Canine College
Camp Bow Wow
Pawsitive Steps
Rehabilitation & Therapy for Pets
Animal Welfare Society
Canine to Five
Sportmans Training Club of Detroit
4 - H Puppy Patrol
Doggie De Lure Course
Union Lake Veterinary Hospital, Pet Services and
Rehabilitation Center
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Dog Park Events
Canines, Coffee and Conversation: 400 Participants
Fido Fest: 900 Participants (9/13)
Sponsors and Partners:
Camp Bow Wow of Troy
Canine to Five
Longview Boarding and Grooming
Sportsmen’s Dog Training Club of Detroit
Pawsitive Steps Rehabilitation for Pets
Woodside Animal Clinic
Kimball Animal Clinic
Last Day Dog Rescue
Tri County Collie Rescue
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Vaccination Clinics - 2015
931 Dogs and Cats
Vaccinations presented by
All About Animals
2016 Dates/Locations
Orion Oaks May 14
Red Oaks May 14
Waterford Oaks May 21
Lyon Oaks May 21
Independence Oaks June 11
Orion Oaks Aug. 20
Licenses Sold: 218
Licenses presented by Oakland
County Animal Control & Pet
Adoption Center
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Dog Swims
Dog Swim Sponsors
Camp Bow Wow
Troy, Clarkston, &
Commerce Twp.
Oakland
Veterinary Referral
Services
Waterford Oaks (9/12)
179 dogs/358 people
Red Oaks (9/13)
370 Dogs 925 people
Independence Oaks (9/20)
41 dogs /75 people
Groveland Oaks (10/3)
15 dogs/25 people
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Howl-o-ween
350 Participants
Sponsors:
Canine College
Barkbuster of Southeastern
Michigan
Biggby Coffee of Wixom
Michigan Veterinary Specialists
4-H Club Puppy Patrol
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Dog Sledding and Whippet Races
Lyon Oaks and Orion Oaks
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Fire & Ice
345 Dog Sled Rides (2016)
THANK YOU!
Questions:
Jill Manchik
Recreation Director
Ferndale Parks and Recreation
[email protected]
DJ Coffey
Park Supervisor
Oakland County Parks and Recreation
[email protected]
Laurie Stasiak
Recreation Program Supervisor
Oakland County Parks and Recreation
[email protected]