Separate Dog Areas
Smaller and larger dogs can have dedicated spaces.
BUILD SOMETHING.
NEW DOG PARK.
AREA 4’S FIRST DOUBLE-GATED, OFF-LEASH DOG PARK.
I want to work toward a dedicated neighborhood dog park where dogs can safely run, play, exercise, and socialize, with secure double-gated entry and separate areas for smaller and larger dogs.
PROPOSED PROJECT • NOT AN APPROVED H.A.R.D. CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
WHY DOUBLE-GATED?
BECAUSE SAFETY COMES FIRST.
One open gate should not be the only thing standing between a dog and a street, parking lot, trail, or surrounding park. Dogs can get excited or startled and move faster than an owner can react.
A double-gated entry creates a secure transition space. The first gate closes before the second one opens.
THE DOUBLE-GATE SAFETY BUFFER
THE DESIGN
MORE THAN A FENCED PATCH OF GROUND.
I want the design to include the everyday features that make a park safer, cleaner, more comfortable, and more accessible from day one.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES
WHAT IT COULD LOOK LIKE.
Double-Gated Entry
A safer entrance design for dogs and owners.
Secure Fencing
A dedicated off-leash space separated from surrounding uses.
Photos are illustrative examples only and do not represent a finalized H.A.R.D. design.
WHY THIS MATTERS
FIVE CANYONS PARK SHOWS WHY CLEAR ANSWERS MATTER.
H.A.R.D.’s Fall 2026 Recreation Guide lists Five Canyons Park as an “Off-Leash Dog Park,” while signage photographed at the park says dogs must be leashed at all times.
If Area 4 is going to have an off-leash space, it should be a real, dedicated dog park designed specifically for safe off-leash use.
Potential Starting Point
WHERE WOULD I START?
BIDWELL PARK.
My starting point for evaluating a future dog park.
If I personally had to choose where to start, I would start with Bidwell. The Board-approved master plan depicts both small- and large-dog park areas, making it a logical place to investigate first.
From there, H.A.R.D. should publicly compare Bidwell with other realistic Area 4 locations based on space, access, safety, cost, parking, nearby homes, and long-term feasibility.
Pick a real starting point. Put the facts on the table. Let the public see the options. Then make the decision in the open.
Potential location only • No site has been finalized or approved
H.A.R.D. BIDWELL PROJECT SOURCE ↗
FROM AN IDEA TO A REAL PROJECT
HOW DO WE MAKE IT HAPPEN?
Evaluate suitable sites, design it with residents, establish real construction and maintenance costs, and explore eligible funding sources before bringing a proposal to the H.A.R.D. Board.
01Find the right location
02Design it with residents
03Secure funding
04Build it
No vague promise. No location picked behind closed doors.
LET’S BUILD A DOG PARK THAT BRINGS AREA 4 FAMILIES TOGETHER.
MEASURE F1 INFORMATION ↗
YOUR PARK. YOUR INPUT.
SHARE YOUR DOG PARK IDEAS.
What would make this work for your neighborhood?
Tell me where you think a dog park could realistically work and what you would want included. Feedback here is for this project only and does not subscribe you to campaign emails.
PROPOSED PROJECT • NOT AN APPROVED H.A.R.D. CONSTRUCTION PROJECT • NO CONSTRUCTION BUDGET, OPENING DATE, OR FUNDING SOURCE HAS BEEN FINALIZED.
