Grass roots initiatives are what keeps the community alive!

Tired dog=happy pet parent :)

Again , THANK YOU for seeing this project through to completion.

To everyone involved, congrats on the grand opening. This’ll be a great addition to the neighborhood for a long time to come.

Not to mention the park is at the end of 36th and E Broad Streets more so than 32nd and E Broad.

That’s just in case anyone was wonderin’.

City of Richmond Celebrates Opening of
Church Hill Dog Park

On Saturday, August 16, 2008, from 9 to11:30 a.m., the City of Richmond’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (DPRCF) and Friends of the Church Hill Dog Park (FCHDP) will host a grand opening ceremony to unveil the City’s newest dog park. Ceremonial dog biscuits will be passed out to two local Church Hill dogs, Radar and Penelope, to celebrate the “official” opening of the park. After the ceremony, vendors will be on hand and special presentations will be made by City of Richmond Animal Care and Control, Richmond SPCA, City of Richmond Department of Emergency Management, Pets at Play and more.

The dog park is located at 32nd Street and East Broad Street in the lower section of Chimborazo Park in Churchill. The park is over 800 square feet and includes two fenced spaces, one for large dogs and a second for smaller dogs. Other features of the park are designated dog water stations, picnic tables and red fire hydrants for added visual effect. The park is open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset.

“The Church Hill Dog Park is just another example of our commitment to the Church Hill community,” said J.R. Pope, director of the DPRCF. “Because of the dedication of City staff and Friends of the Church Hill Dog park, we have an outstanding addition to our Park system. “

“The relationship between the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities and Friends of the Church Hill Dog Park has been a great one,” said Crystal Hock Pintac, chair of FCHDP. “The new dog park will enhance our community while allowing individuals and animals to socialize in a safe and welcoming environment. We are thrilled that it is open for everyone to enjoy.”

In keeping with Dog Fancy Magazine’s award, citing Richmond as “One of America’s Dog Friendly Cities,” the City continues its work toward animal programs and projects. The Chimborazo Dog Park will be the second dog park in the City, joining Barker Field which is located in Byrd Park. As part of the Department’s Master Plan, which focuses on revitalizing and restructuring DPRCF facilities and programs, the department will continue to look for other locations for future dog park sites.