A leash-free dog park for Shreveport? That's the quest for Juliana Hoffpauir and her ridgeback, Reddy. In her new blog, Shreveportdogblog.blogspot.com,
she says,
"How about Hamel Memorial DOG park?
Hamel Memorial Park is off Clyde Fant Parkway. On the Red River and river trail, the spot is ideal because it is a big open space, it is by the water, it already has infrastructure in place (entrance & parking), it is at the end of the recreational trail that can end up as the destination spot for dogs and their owners."
SPAR likes the idea. And there's a dog park petition to sign at the blog. Additionally, there's news of other cities' dog parks (Atlanta, Austin).
Hoffpauir even sees a well-run dog park as the sort of amenity that would help combat the loss of young professionals from the area, as discussed in the recent Times feature on local demographics.
Her blog is an example of the sort of activity that could, in my opinion, help Shreveport grow. It's not just about dogs. It's about alternative ways to build community. Her thoughts are about applying good ideas from her hometown of Austin to a city that needs healthy new movement.
Click here to see the dog park petition.
5 comments:
Hurrah, for Hoffpauir and Reddy!
We've blogged on how we'd (selfishly) like to have a dog park at Columbia Park but we're not ready to lead the charge like it seems these two are!
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Hi I just moved to the area with an English Mastiff and would really like to be able to take him somewhere that he can hang out with other dogs! I signed the petition...how close are we to getting this dog park? What else needs to be done to make it happen!?!
Thanks,
Beth
Hello,
My name is Tim. I own Port Pooper Scoopers Dog Waste Removal. This is a great idea.
I just stumbled upon this blog today...has there been any new information on the proposed dog park? I would love to see this happen! I found a petition that was submitted a while back.
Jeannie Perrin
Owner
Lil' Rascals Pet Care & Portraits
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