Dog Parks Education Session Topics
Unleashed: Off-leash Dog Park Design Trends and Planning Tips
The Unleashed: Off-leash Dog Park Design Trends and Planning Tips guidebook helps communities effectively advocate for the many benefits of off-leash dog parks. Dog parks provide enjoyable ways to recreate and exercise for both dog owners and their dogs. They also create community destinations. Research shows there are many positive effects for individuals that own a dog(s); as well as health and social benefits of owning a dog, caring for it, and recreating outdoors with pets. In addition, design considerations and case study examples are outlined to effectively design a dog park and champion initiatives that provide meaningful outcomes supporting overall health and social benefits for the community.
- List at least five benefits of off-leash dog parks related to health and well-being, physical activity and social and community benefits.
- Outline design considerations when planning to establish an off-leash dog park in your community.
- Summarize at least two real-life examples of off-leash dog parks.
- List at least two partnerships, programming, and marketing opportunities for increased utilization of off-leash dog parks.
