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[b]Great place always in need of volunteers[/b]

[url=http://www.barkparkinc.org/]Bark Park of Walton County Florida - an off-leash dog park in Santa Rosa Beach[/url]

Great place always in need of volunteers 
 
<a href="http://www.barkparkinc.org/" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Bark Park of Walton County Florida - an off-leash dog park in Santa Rosa Beach</a>

MokuNani14

Beach Crab

I love the bark park too. It is a volunteered program. Thank you to whoever bought new chairs and toys for our pups to play with!!!

sandypaws

Beach Comber

[b]Bark Park update[/b]

Hey all,
The Bark Park Board provided the new chairs.  Just to remind everyone, we are a non-profit corporation and are sustained by membership, visitor contributions and volunteer time.  We love to have a place to take our dogs to play safely.  More information and updates can be found at [URL="http://www.barkparkinc.org"]www.barkparkinc.org[/URL] or questions directed to [EMAIL="info@barkparkinc.org"]info@barkparkinc.org[/EMAIL]

Bark Park update 
 
Hey all, 
The Bark Park Board provided the new chairs. Just to remind everyone, we are a non-profit corporation and are sustained by membership, visitor contributions and volunteer time. We love to have a place to take our dogs to play safely. More information and updates can be found at <a href="http://www.barkparkinc.org" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">www.barkparkinc.org</a> or questions directed to <a href="mailto:info@barkparkinc.org">info@barkparkinc.org</a>

Gidget

I am SO excited about this!  I was wondering if there was an off-leash area for dogs.  Here's my baby 

[IMG]http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff250/lala225488_photos/Igotthestick.jpg[/IMG]

she is so used to running free out here in the country.  

This is why this forum is a goldmine.  I would have never known.

THANKS SO MUCH!  

G

I am SO excited about this! I was wondering if there was an off-leash area for dogs. Here&#039;s my baby 
 
<img src="http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff250/lala225488_photos/Igotthestick.jpg" alt="" /> 
 
she is so used to running free out here in the country. 
 
This is why this forum is a goldmine. I would have never known. 
 
THANKS SO MUCH! 
 
G

wrobert

[quote="sandypaws, post: 573624"]Hey all,
The Bark Park Board provided the new chairs.  Just to remind everyone, we are a non-profit corporation and are sustained by membership, visitor contributions and volunteer time.  We love to have a place to take our dogs to play safely.  More information and updates can be found at [URL="http://www.barkparkinc.org"]www.barkparkinc.org[/URL] or questions directed to [EMAIL="info@barkparkinc.org"]info@barkparkinc.org[/EMAIL][/quote]


And the park is a public facility owned by the Board of County Commissioners, which have expended quite a few dollars in the past getting the thing set up and going.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="sandypaws">Hey all, 
The Bark Park Board provided the new chairs. Just to remind everyone, we are a non-profit corporation and are sustained by membership, visitor contributions and volunteer time. We love to have a place to take our dogs to play safely. More information and updates can be found at <a href="http://www.barkparkinc.org" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">www.barkparkinc.org</a> or questions directed to <a href="mailto:info@barkparkinc.org">info@barkparkinc.org</a></blockquote> 
 
And the park is a public facility owned by the Board of County Commissioners, which have expended quite a few dollars in the past getting the thing set up and going.

ShallowsNole

[quote="wrobert, post: 573710"]And the park is a public facility owned by the Board of County Commissioners, which have expended quite a few dollars in the past getting the thing set up and going.[/quote]
 
They may have set the thing up, but how much maintenance are they doing now?  Did they buy the new chairs and new toys?  What is their ongoing expense?
 
Daisy loves the Bark Park...:wub:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="wrobert">And the park is a public facility owned by the Board of County Commissioners, which have expended quite a few dollars in the past getting the thing set up and going.</blockquote> 
They may have set the thing up, but how much maintenance are they doing now? Did they buy the new chairs and new toys? What is their ongoing expense? 
 
Daisy loves the Bark Park...:wub:

scooterbug44

SoWal Expert

Do pet owners do a good job of cleaning up after their pets there? 

I have been absolutely appalled lately by the numbers of dogs going to the bathroom everywhere - at the beach in Grayton, along the bike path (or ON it). Nothing makes a sunset quite as special as a large dog walking into your line of sight and taking a sheet! :angry:

Do pet owners do a good job of cleaning up after their pets there? 
 
I have been absolutely appalled lately by the numbers of dogs going to the bathroom everywhere - at the beach in Grayton, along the bike path (or ON it). Nothing makes a sunset quite as special as a large dog walking into your line of sight and taking a sheet! :angry:

I wonder who isn't cleaning up = locals or vacationers?    Yep, dog poop and cig. butts are a turn off big time on that white sand.  What a shame.

I too hope the dog park folks clean up nicely!

G

I wonder who isn&#039;t cleaning up = locals or vacationers? Yep, dog poop and cig. butts are a turn off big time on that white sand. What a shame. 
 
I too hope the dog park folks clean up nicely! 
 
G

At least two flagrant violators I saw were locals. :angry:

[quote="ShallowsNole, post: 573750"]They may have set the thing up, but how much maintenance are they doing now?  Did they buy the new chairs and new toys?  What is their ongoing expense?
 
Daisy loves the Bark Park...:wub:[/quote]


If you will contact Melissa at the Clerk's office she can give you a break down, all public record.  It is more than the taxpayers were led to believe it would be when the project started.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="ShallowsNole">They may have set the thing up, but how much maintenance are they doing now? Did they buy the new chairs and new toys? What is their ongoing expense? 
 
Daisy loves the Bark Park...:wub:</blockquote> 
 
If you will contact Melissa at the Clerk&#039;s office she can give you a break down, all public record. It is more than the taxpayers were led to believe it would be when the project started.

[quote="wrobert, post: 573870"]If you will contact Melissa at the Clerk's office she can give you a break down, all public record. It is more than the taxpayers were led to believe it would be when the project started.[/quote]
 
Thanks, but no.  This is one thing that I believe is worth every dime, how ever many dimes it may be.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="wrobert">If you will contact Melissa at the Clerk&#039;s office she can give you a break down, all public record. It is more than the taxpayers were led to believe it would be when the project started.</blockquote> 
Thanks, but no. This is one thing that I believe is worth every dime, how ever many dimes it may be.

cater

Beach Lover

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I don't know what I would do with out bark park !!!  THANK YOU !!!!!:clap_1::clap_1:

Bark Park ! 
 
I don&#039;t know what I would do with out bark park !!! THANK YOU !!!!!:clap_1::clap_1:

johnb

My wife and I have been taking our new puppy to the Bark Park on J.D. Miller Rd just north of Hwy 98. It is a wonderful facility. 
 
Not only have my dogs had a great time socializing, running and playing with the other dogs who visit, all the owners we've encountered have been friendly, interesting and considerate.
 
If you haven't taken advantage of this experience, I highly recommend taking your dog there. They have a small dog area and a large dog area for those with a preference.
 
See you there!

My wife and I have been taking our new puppy to the Bark Park on J.D. Miller Rd just north of Hwy 98. It is a wonderful facility. 
 
Not only have my dogs had a great time socializing, running and playing with the other dogs who visit, all the owners we&#039;ve encountered have been friendly, interesting and considerate. 
 
If you haven&#039;t taken advantage of this experience, I highly recommend taking your dog there. They have a small dog area and a large dog area for those with a preference. 
 
See you there!

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