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YOUR DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE
Checks can be mailed to:
Eugene Parks Foundation
care of "Lola's Park"
PO Box 72107
Eugene, OR 97401
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Small Dog Park Proposal
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LOLA'S PARK 
Where Small Dogs Run Free!
Lola's Story
In the fall of 2009, while playing at Amazon Dog Park in Eugene, Oregon, Lola, an 11 pound dog (shown at right), was attacked from behind by a large dog. In front of Lola’s owner, her four year old daughter and many others, Lola was mauled to death.
For Lola's owner, the sorrow and loss were almost overwhelming. She wanted to make certain that no small dog ever suffered such a fate at a dog park again. She turned her grief into action by contacting the City's parks department, the Mayor, and the City Council asking if Eugene could have a dog park just for small dogs. Through her online petition, posters, flyers and the media, word spread. Countless stories came forward of small dogs injured by larger dogs. The City's Parks and Open Space Division listened, the Mayor took note, and the City Council heard. Eugene needed a small dog park.
First Phase of Park Construction Completed
After an extensive public process it was determined by the Parks and Open Space Division of the City of Eugene that the best location in south Eugene for a small dog park would be within the existing off-leash enclosure at Amazon Park. Volunteers developed a fund raising campaign and in mid November of 2011 the first phase of construction was completed which included a double gate entryway, fencing to separate the small dog park from the all dog park, and instlallation of a perimeter gravel pathway. The 1/2 acre park is now open for use.
What's Next?
In January phase two of the project will include the installation of a decorative metal archway over the park gate. In the spring or summer of 2012 phase three of the project will include the installation of a water source for dog drinking, wash-up, and for those little ones who like to cool down with a quick dip in a kiddy pool. This phase will also install a canopy over the picnic table for shade and cover from rain, and improvements to the older portions of the gravel pathways.
How Can You Help?
First, bring your little dogs, under 25 pounds, to the park and enjoy it. Please work to keep the park clean by picking up after your dog. There are two dog pottie bag dispensers in the park to make that easy. Join the Lola's Park Google Group link to the left and follow the steps to create an account (it's free) so that you will recieve updates on our progress. The Lola's Park Google Group site is the primary site we will use to organize all of our volunteer communication and fundraising efforts.
Consider making a tax deductible donation to the Lola's Park subfund of the Eugene Parks Foundation. Continued funding will help defray the cost of future maintenance, park improvements, and vandalism repairs. No donation is too big or too small. To donate, just click on the Chihuahua on the left and it will take you to the Eugene Parks Foundation website. You can also drop a check in the mail to the Eugene Parks Foundation (address at left).
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In January phase two of the project will include the installation of a decorative metal archway over the park gate. In the spring or summer of 2012 phase three of the project will include the installation of a water source for dog drinking, wash-up, and for those little ones who like to cool down with a quick dip in a kiddy pool. This phase will also install a canopy over the picnic table for shade and cover from rain, and improvements to the older portions of the gravel pathways.
How Can You Help?
First, bring your little dogs, under 25 pounds, to the park and enjoy it. Please work to keep the park clean by picking up after your dog. There are two dog pottie bag dispensers in the park to make that easy. Join the Lola's Park Google Group link to the left and follow the steps to create an account (it's free) so that you will recieve updates on our progress. The Lola's Park Google Group site is the primary site we will use to organize all of our volunteer communication and fundraising efforts.
Consider making a tax deductible donation to the Lola's Park subfund of the Eugene Parks Foundation. Continued funding will help defray the cost of future maintenance, park improvements, and vandalism repairs. No donation is too big or too small. To donate, just click on the Chihuahua on the left and it will take you to the Eugene Parks Foundation website. You can also drop a check in the mail to the Eugene Parks Foundation (address at left).
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