Mount Vernon Dog Park

The New Mount Vernon Dog Park is now officially open!  Dogs and their people are welcome to come play!  We had a great turnout for the Grand Opening.  I would guess that there were at least 60 to 80 dogs there and even more people.  Clearly we need a second dog park!

The event was hosted by Larry Otos, Director of the Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation Department and candidate for Mayor of Mount Vernon.  He spoke well and thanked all of the people instrumental in making the first Mount Vernon Dog Park, including me…  Thanks Larry!

Mayor Bud Norris also spoke about the efforts of the people involved in making this dog park into a reality.

Lisa Esparza and Calvin the Dog did the ribbon cutting (breaking) in proper dog style!  Calvin’s leash was tied to the ribbon when Lisa threw his ball into the park….  No more silly ribbon in our way to play!!

My dog Jester had a great time chasing his ball, running and playing around, and sniffing all kinds of stuff.

Enjoy the Mount Vernon Dog Park everyone!!  Its Time To Play Ball.

-Bill

Hey Everybody!!

Come out to the Grand Opening of the Mount Vernon Dog Park on Wednesday August 3rd, 2011 at 3:00pm.

It should be a lot of fun!

Come Out And Play!! Bring Your People!!

Hey Everybody,

The fence has been installed at the Mount Vernon Dog Park! Now all it needs is some dirt, some grass and a little bit of signage and we’ll have Mount Vernon’s first Off Leash Dog Park!!

If you want to see it, take a drive into Bakerview Park and go all the way to the end of the road and parking lot. The triangle shaped area between the two soccer fields is the future dog park!

- The Tulip Festival Street Fair was a success!! Thank you to all of those who purchased raffle tickets, gave donations, and stopped by our booth! We raised $1,000 towards our fence!!

- The next Dog Park Committee meeting is Tuesday, May 4th at 5:30pm at the Hillcrest Park Administration Office. Please call Lisa at (360) 336-6215 for more information.

- Have questions? Want to help the committee? E-mail the Mount Vernon Dog Park at mountvernondogpark@gmail.com

During the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Street Fair, we will be selling raffle tickets for $5 each or 5 tickets for $20.

Dates:
Friday April 16th from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday April 17th from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday April 18th from 10:00am to 5:00pm

There will also be information regarding the upcoming dog park…
(How you can get involved and make a difference!)

If you will not be able to attend the Street Fair, but would still like to buy raffle tickets or simply make a donation please contact Lisa Esparza of the Mount Vernon Parks Department at (360) 333-6215

We hope to see you there!!

The next Dog Park Meeting will be Tuesday May 4th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at the Hillcrest Park Administration Office.

If you want to get involved, please come by the meeting.

If you would like information sooner, please contact Lisa Esparza of the Mount Vernon Parks Department at (360) 336-6215.

Doggy Pollution Solutions is a company that offers a full-line of intelligent, green solutions for dog pollution. They provide supplies for communities, homes and Dog Parks!

Joe Chanda of Doggy Pollution Solutions has offered to make some donations in the form of pet waste management supplies and some heavily discounted pricing to help us get the Mount Vernon Dog Park started!

Thanks Joe!!

Check out the Doggy Pollution Solutions web-site to find out more about them! You can also contact them at 1-877-25-DOGGY.

The Mount Vernon Dog Park Committee would like to thank the generous donors who participated in the fund-raising raffle at S.P.O.T.’s Dog’s Life Festival on September 12, 2009. The contributions of these businesses and individuals made the raffle a success:

• Soapy Dog Wash and Shoppe,
• Mount Vernon Fire Department,
• Hansen’s Furniture for Children,
• Skagit Speedway,
• Skagit Children’s Museum,
• Skagit Wild Bird Supply,
• Mount Vernon Farmer’s Market Country Store,
• Walker’s Healthy Pet,
• Lickity Clips Grooming,
• Adara Salon and Spa,
• Synergy Salon,
• eSenta Skin and Spa,
• Barbara Alumbaugh Borders,
• Teresa and her S.P.O.T. volunteers.

Please support these great Dog Firendly Businesses!

The Dog Park committee will be holding a booth & raffle baskets at the Dogs Life Festival at Edgewater Park on Saturday, September 12^th. The festival runs from 10am-4pm. We need booth volunteers to sell raffle baskets! Four awesome raffle baskets are being put together by Robbi Crawford! At least 2 volunteers will be needed at all times to man the booth. Robbi has also set up a Doggy cake walk at noon and 3pm. We will need volunteers to assist with this as well as sell tickets for this activity. Please e-mail or call Lisa Esparza at (360) 336-6215 with what time will work for you to volunteer on September 12^th


The Dog Park committee will also be helping with a 2 mile Fun Run/Walk at the Dogs Life Festival. Registration is $15 before Sept 1^st and $20 on-site. This includes a T-shirt and entry into the festival. Run/Walk will begin at 9am. We need 5 volunteers to help with this activity. (Half of the proceeds made will be given to the MV Dog Park!) Registration is available online at: http://www.savingpetsoneatatime.org/index.php?page_id=308. Please e-mail or call Lisa Esparza at (360) 336-6215 if you will be able to volunteer from 8am-10:00am to help with this fun run/walk!

The next Dog Park Meeting is Tuesday, September 1^st at 5:30pm at the Mount Vernon Parks & Recreation Administration Office. Please plan on attending! We will be finalizing details regarding the Dogs Life Festival Fundraisers!