Learn About Dog Park Behavior

We are partnering with Patrick’s Pet Care to host a webinar about dog park behavior on Wednesday, October 20th at 7 PM.

Dog parks can be a wonderful place for your dog to get some energy out and socialize with friends. However, human intervention is sometimes necessary to keep the playing field level and fun for all dogs involved. We have to work together to keep our dogs safe and happy by being careful, responsible, and vigilant. Please join us virtually for a presentation on dog body language, play styles, and how to prevent altercations in a multi-dog environment.

RSVP here: https://www.11thandbark.org/rsvp-dog-park-behavior

Submit a Statement in Support of the Park

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Thanks to the nearly 400 of you who added your signature to support making the Columbia Heights dog park an official District dog park! We are on the way to submitting a successful application. But before we do, there is one more way you can help--you can submit a statement of support for the park. Please fill out this form and tell us why you support making the dog park official and we will submit it as part of the dog park application.

If you haven't had the chance to sign the application, there is still time for that too. Look for us at the Columbia Heights Farmer's Market this weekend (14th and Park Rd) from 9-11.

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Hook Hall Yappy Hour Was a Big Success

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On August 17, we joined Hook Hall and District Dogs for an amazing Yappy Hour. District Dogs had a dog painting station, Kamaji Company sold treats and other pet supplies, and we collected nearly 70 signatures of support. Keep an eye out for more signature events.

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One Step Closer to Having an Official Dog Park

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We have great news to share! The DC Council’s FY2022 budget, approved by the Council on August 3, includes full funding for the build out of the dog park. This budget allocation, combined with the fact that the District is close to finalizing a lease with WMATA, is a huge milestone in making the park an official District dog park. 

The lease and budget allocation are a big win for the community. They will not only ensure that members of the community have a safe space for our dogs, but will also allow us to maintain a valued meeting place where Columbia Heights and surrounding community residents interact with their neighbors, make new friends and feel a sense of community. Furthermore, it will preserve green space in our neighborhood, which is already greatly lacking.

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The budget allocation is for $1 million, which is based on the Department of Parks and Recreation’s estimate of how much it will cost to improve the park. The funds will be in place at the start of the new fiscal year, which begins this October. 

We owe great thanks to all of you who have supported and advocated for the park the last several years. We also owe great thanks to Chairman Mendelson and other members of the Council for their efforts. In particular, we should thank Councilmember Nadeau, who has continued to support the park throughout the years, even when we faced unexpected twists and turns with WMATA. 

Please click here to thank the Members of the Council.

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The process to make the park official isn’t over yet. We are currently putting together the formal dog park application, which we must submit to the Department of Parks and Recreation. If you haven’t signed the application yet, your next opportunity to do so is at Hook Hall on August 17 , 2021 from 6:00-8:00pm. 

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Sign the Dog Park Application

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The next step in making this park an official DC dog park is submitting a dog park application. We need your signatures to show that the community supports the park.

We’ll be at the park collecting signatures on the following days:

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  • Friday, July 23, 5:30PM-7:30PM

  • Saturday, July 24, 11:00AM-1:00PM and 3:00PM-5:00PM

  • Sunday, July 25, 11:00AM-1:00PM and 3:00PM-5:00PM

  • Wednesday, July 28, 8:30AM-9:30AM

  • Thursday, July 29, 8:30AM-9:30AM

If you want to read more about the dog park application process, click here.

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Thanks for Helping at the June Park Clean-up

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Thanks to everyone who came out today for the Quarterly Clean-up . We filled 9 bags with trash and debris. We also replaced the mesh on the fence to keep puppers in the park. And we also disposed of the tree boxes that somebody had removed for unknown reasons several weeks ago. The wood had started rotting, attracting rats and posed a safety concern for our doggies. Thanks also to our friends Georgia Ave Thrive for letting a us borrow the grabbers.