Volunteer Work Days - July 10 & 17

We're looking for able-bodied, fun-loving volunteers to come and help us with some park improvements on the mornings of July 10th & 17th from 7:30am until it gets too hot to keep working.

The County will be bringing by some sand and mulch to be spread over our dusty landscape. Hopefully it will help with the continued erosion and drainage issues we've been having and save the remaining plants and grass.

Please consider coming by for a bit to help us out. Rakes & shovels appreciated as otherwise we'll be stuck. And of course, snacks & water & dog treats are welcome!

Update on Greenline Architects & Park Improvements

I heard from Keith at Greenline Architects this morning regarding their pro-bono project to make some improvements to the park. He's been in touch with the County officials regarding the plans and received a verbal go ahead. They'd also like us to work with Park & Tree Commission regarding all the work so they are being brought into the mix.

Keith is going to spend the next few weeks itemizing the details re: construction and materials to submit for final approval from the County. Then we can meet to figure out how we'll manage soliciting for funds and donations.

The County is excited that Greenline and the dog park users are getting involved, especially with the other plans for Beasley Park going into effect in the next couple of years. Other plans for the space include moving the historic Matilda Beasley home to the site and adding permanent restrooms to the south end of the park.

Will keep you all posted with further updates!

Letter to County about Watering Schedule

I sent an email to Assistant County Manager Pat Monahan this morning, asking him to consider altering the watering schedule of the Dog Park. It can be seen on my FB page. I'll let you know the response.

Free - Family Pet Portrait

Hey there dog owners!

My name is Kat Griggs and I am a regular at the dog park (I own Chloe and Watson), this quarter I am doing a photography project on family portraits with dogs. I really need people so if you are interested please call me. 919-538-4489. I am looking to do shoot during the week or on the weekends and really the next 3 or 4 weeks are when I have to have the pictures done. I will give you copies as well so you can have a portrait of your family plus the furry ones! Again please email or call me if you are interested, it would be a great help!

katgriggs@mindspring.com
919-538-4489

Thanks again! --Kat

Saturday, March 6, 2010

HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY

Black Lab/Pit Mix found at Beasley Park this afternoon

Just posted on Craigslist and FB too. This afternoon this puppy was wandering around the field and was saying hello to every person and dog entering the park. He's a total sweetheart and we let him and he played really well with all the other dogs.

He's not wearing a collar and has no tags. He is unneutered and looks underweight. Black with a white bib - looks like about 30-40lbs - and very very cute.

As of 4:30pm this afternoon, he was safe and sound and happy. He was going to be let back out into the field when folks left the park. Hopefully he'll stick close by for a bit until we can find somebody to take him in.

Dog Park Shelter Design

As a community volunteer effort, the idea of a small station/cover has surfaced as a project that Greenline Architecture would like to design and help install in Mother Matilda Beasley Dog Park. Their efforts could help facilitate the design on construction and help through the County permit process as possible. The park community would help construct the structure. We understand there is already a collaborative effort of ideas flowing for needs and maintenance; and there have also been discussions of ideas and communications with the County. The purpose of this post is to generate ideas and thoughts, reasonable needs/wants from you the users and members of the park community. The restrictions of the structure are that it can't be too big, low maintenance, and no cost to the County, therefore simple. Thoughts of needs/ideas to date are: *Fixed permeable area at hose bib for the water bowl and possible pool area (to prevent mud puddles); *an area for signage postings; *area to store dog toys, ropes, etc.; *additional dog bag storage; *possible sitting area, ie., built-in benches with small cover; *storage for County as needed (limited maintenance). Please submit any ideas you may have so that as a joint effort we can design something useful for all. If we can gather as much info over the next week, we can get started on design as soon as possible. Hopefully we can work with the County (owners) and have something constructed by next spring! Thanks.