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* [[Loch Haven Park]] in [[Hoover]] dedicated a 2-acre dog park  in [[2010]], with a $25,000 [[Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs|ADECA]] grant.
* [[Loch Haven Park]] in [[Hoover]] dedicated a 2-acre dog park  in [[2010]], with a $25,000 [[Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs|ADECA]] grant.
* [[Bark Park]], a 1½–2 acre dog park adjoining [[Fultondale]]'s [[Children's Park]], opened in May [[2011]].
* [[Bark Park]], a 1½–2 acre dog park adjoining [[Fultondale]]'s [[Children's Park]], opened in May [[2011]].
* A 1-acre off-leash park designed by [[Jenny Wilson]], executive director of the [[Shelby Humane Society]], was built at [[Veterans Park (Alabaster)|Veterans Park]] in [[Alabaster]] with $500,000 in prize money from the 2011 "Beneful Dream Dog Park" contest. It opened on [[July 12]], [2012]]
* A 1-acre off-leash park designed by [[Jenny Wilson]], executive director of the [[Shelby Humane Society]], was built at [[Veterans Park (Alabaster)|Veterans Park]] in [[Alabaster]] with $500,000 in prize money from the 2011 "Beneful Dream Dog Park" contest. It opened on [[July 12]], [[2012]]
* The [[Grants Mill Station]] shopping center in [[Irondale]] includes a city-funded dog park, announced in December [[2012]].
* The [[Grants Mill Station]] shopping center in [[Irondale]] includes a city-funded dog park, announced in December [[2012]].
* The privately-owned 6.5 acre [[Cahaba Beach Dog Park]] in North [[Shelby County]] opened in [[2012]].
* The privately-owned 6.5 acre [[Cahaba Beach Dog Park]] in North [[Shelby County]] opened in [[2012]].
* "Remy's Dog Park" at [[Red Mountain Park]], funded by a $200,000 grant from the [[Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham|CFGB]], was announced in June [[2013]].
* "Remy's Dog Park" at [[Red Mountain Park]], funded by a $200,000 grant from the [[Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham|CFGB]], was announced in June [[2013]].
* The dog park at the [[Clemons Recreational Complex]] in [[Gardendale]] was dedicated on [[November 29]], [[2017]].
* The [[Cahaba Dog Park]] in [[Trussville]] opened [[February 14]], [[2018]].
* The [[Barks & Recreation Dog Park]] in [[Pelham]] was dedicated on [[September 30]], [[2018]].


==Proposed parks==
==Proposed parks==
* [[Gardendale]] is in the early stages of planning for a dog park.
* [[Homewood]] is in the early stages of planning for a dog park. A proposed 2½ acre parcel at [[Patriot Park]] was not approved by the parks board in February [[2011]]; alternate proposals and sites are being considered.
* [[Homewood]] is in the early stages of planning for a dog park. A proposed 2½ acre parcel at [[Patriot Park]] was not approved by the parks board in February [[2011]]; alternate proposals and sites are being considered.


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* Wagner, Neal (July 10, 2012) "[http://www.alabasterreporter.com/2012/07/05/celebrities-attending-dog-park-unveiling/ Celebrities attending dog park unveiling]." ''Alabaster Reporter''
* Wagner, Neal (July 10, 2012) "[http://www.alabasterreporter.com/2012/07/05/celebrities-attending-dog-park-unveiling/ Celebrities attending dog park unveiling]." ''Alabaster Reporter''
* Cason, Mike (December 5, 2012) "New owner of Irondale's Grants Mill Station says expect sweeping changes soon." {{BN}}
* Cason, Mike (December 5, 2012) "New owner of Irondale's Grants Mill Station says expect sweeping changes soon." {{BN}}
* Friday, Tanna (February 8, 2018) "Cahaba Dog Park to open in Trussville on Feb. 14." {{TT}}


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[[Category:Dog parks|*]]

Latest revision as of 13:13, 15 December 2020

This is a list of dog parks, designated areas for off-leash dogs to play and socialize, in the Birmingham area:

Proposed parks

  • Homewood is in the early stages of planning for a dog park. A proposed 2½ acre parcel at Patriot Park was not approved by the parks board in February 2011; alternate proposals and sites are being considered.

See also

References

  • Ray, Tiffany (August 27, 2009) "Don't sit, don't stay - Dog park coming to Hoover, Alabama." The Birmingham News
  • Ray, Tiffany (October 7, 2009) "Birmingham dog park apparently on fast track." The Birmingham News
  • Ray, Tiffany (October 14, 2009) "Hoover Parks and Recreation Board approves building a dog park in Loch Haven Park." The Birmingham News
  • Singleton, William C. III (October 17, 2009) "Barking up the right tree: City opens dog park." The Birmingham News
  • Reynolds, Ed (March 3, 2011) "No dogs allowed: Puppies not welcome at Homewood's Patriot Park." Black & White
  • Osburn, Lisa (March 14, 2011) "If you build it they will run (and play): Fultondale, Alabama dog park to open." The Birmingham News
  • Osburn, Lisa (May 4, 2011) "City makes improvements to Black Creek Park". The Birmingham News
  • Kennedy, Veronica (January 18, 2012) "Veterans Park in Alabaster picked for Beneful Dream Dog Park." The Birmingham News
  • Wagner, Neal (July 10, 2012) "Celebrities attending dog park unveiling." Alabaster Reporter
  • Cason, Mike (December 5, 2012) "New owner of Irondale's Grants Mill Station says expect sweeping changes soon." The Birmingham News
  • Friday, Tanna (February 8, 2018) "Cahaba Dog Park to open in Trussville on Feb. 14." Trussville Tribune
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