01.20.10 9:27 pm
-ODPA AdministratorSubject: E-mail from City
Category: RUMOR CONTROL
Adapted from a 01-19-10 email written by Marie Knight, Director of Community Services at the, City of Orange (highlights added by the ODPA).
Be assured: the City is not planning to close the Dog Park.
Included in the proposed General Plan Update are changes to land use designations for select areas of the City. The areas identified are characterized by properties that, over a 20-year planning horizon, will be in-transition from their long-standing uses to new, yet-to-be identified, uses. The Yorba Park area is one of these locations due to the uncertain future of the OUSD and YMCA facilities and the landfill issues on the Yorba Park/Dog Park site.
Recognizing the popularity of the Dog Park, the contribution it makes to the City’s recreational facilities and the efforts of the ODPA, the City is proposing a General Plan land use scenario that:
· maintains the underlying Open Space-Park for the Yorba Park/Dog Park BMX track
· maintains the Public Facilities and Institutions designation for the OUSD/YMCA site
· creates a new Yorba Commercial Overlay for that entire area
The Yorba Commercial Overlay would accommodate future commercial redevelopment only in the event that a private developer agrees to re-establish the Dog Park on an alternative location in the City and/or significantly contribute to providing replacement open space and recreational facilities elsewhere in the City.
Any such project that may come forward through this process in the years ahead would involve a formal review process with opportunities for public review and comment.
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05/23/08-11:03 am
-ODPA AdministratorSubject: Dog Park to Re-Open May 31st
Category: NEWS-ARCHIVES
Good news. The wait is over.
The Orange Dog Park will re-open on Saturday, May 31, 2008.
Come frolic and play the animal way. See the enhancements your donations supported.
The ODPA Information Table will be present, donations will be greatly appreciated.
03/14/08-12:45 pm
-ODPA AdministratorSubject: Park Closure -- Effective March 17, 2008
Category: NEWS-ARCHIVES
Portions of the Dog Park have recently been re-seeded.
Frequent daytime watering is necessary during this time of plant establisnment. The park's irrigation system is such that this new seeded area cannot be seperated from the grass area so all of the dog park has to be watered together.
The Dog Park will remain temporarily closed beginning Monday, March 17th for approximately 4-6 weeks due to wet conditions in the active area of dog park.
An effort was made to allow the dog park to remain open during this grow-in period, however conditions are no longer conducive to safe activity until such time that such regular daytime watering is no longer needed.
If you have any questions please contact the ODPA through their Web Site or the City of Orange at 714-744-7274.
02/27/08-18:11 pm
-ODPA AdministratorSubject: IMPORTANT NOTICE: Daily Watering Begins
Category: NEWS-ARCHIVES
The city seeded the enclosed dirt areas of both parks. The DAILY water schedule in the small and large dog parks until further notice will be:
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.If you remain in the dog park during the watering schedule, you are subject to getting wet. Please plan your visit accordingly.
Thanks for your cooperation and patience.
02/12/08-13:49 pm
-ODPA AdministratorSubject: Phase II of Seeding Project Begins Soon
Category: NEWS-ARCHIVES
Phase II of the seeding project is soon to begin
- The DIRT sections will be closed and seeded (anticipated closure 3-4 months)
- The ENTIRE dog park will be watered via sprinklers at least 2x/day
- READ signs posted by the city for the watering schedule and other details
- SMALL PARK PATRONS need to bring their own water during the temporary dirt closure
02/12/08-08:38 am
-ODPA AdministratorSubject: Dog Park Lawn Seed Concerns
Category: NEWS-ARCHIVES
Dear Park Patrons,
We have received a question regarding the composition of the turf in the dog parks. The notice below regarding the hydroseed used in the parks is from the Park Superintendent of the City of Orange. If a dog owner is concerned about the eating behavior or health of their pet, please contact your veterinarian.
"To Whom It May Concern,
There was not a special "Ingredient" used in the preparation of the soil or application of the grass seed. The seed was applied by a process known as Hydroseeding which is simply cellulose pulp material mixed with water, a binding agent and the seed and fertilizer. Any of the materials used in that process would have deteriorated or leached out weeks or months prior to the area being opened for use by the dogs. I am familiar with dogs digging and eating grass, it isn't uncommon. I would recommend that the dog in question be examined by a veterinarian to determine if there is any causal connection, though I doubt that is the case. The turf areas of the Dog Park contain no amendments that are not present in other turf areas throughout the City Parks system or in an average back yard, for that matter.
Please contact me if I can be of any further assistance.
Dana Robertson
Park Superintendent
City of Orange
Ph (714) 744-7283
Fax (714) 744-7251"
11/10/07-12:01 pm
-ODPA AdministratorSubject: 2008 Canine Calendar Available
Calendar
donations (pre-order form) now being accepted.
Distribution to start Nov. 17th
Category: NEWS-ARCHIVES
As you may already know, the Orange Dog Park Association has just finished their first Orange Dog Park Calendar Contest. We received so many cute, funny, and adorable pictures that we just couldn't decide on the winners. So, we have decided to put most of the pictures that were sent (one per family) into the calendar. Some pictures were not included due to poor quality of the picture after scanning. Each colorful page will have a collage of your furry friends.
We are taking donations for the calendar starting today. For every $15 donation you will receive a colorful 2008 Orange Dog Park Calendar. Attached is the donation form or you can go to our website at
www.orangedogpark.com and download the form. Please complete the form and send it in with your check or cash donation. Your calendar gift for your donation will be available at our weekend i! nformation table. You will receive an email and/or phone call informing you that the calendars are ready for pick up and when the information table will be at the dog park.
Congratulations to those furry stars of the Orange Dog Park calendar. And, for supporting our Fall 2007 fundraising drive.
View Sample Page
05/02/07-12:00 pm
-ODPA AdministratorSubject: WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE PARK?
Category: NEWS-ARCHIVES
Below is a link for the answers to frequently asked questions regarding the grading project being conducted by the City of Orange at Yorba Park and the Orange Dog Park. Please take the time to read this information and pass it along. Please contact the Mayor and City council members to let them know how you feel about the Dog Park and how important it is to our dogs and us!
RUMORS No, the City is not closing the Orange Dog Park.
No, the City is not closing the Large Dog Section to install artificial turf.
No, the passive park section WILL NOT be opened to large dog park patrons.
FAQsFrequently Asked Questions
10/14/06-09:00 am
-ODPA AdministratorSubject: "PASSIVE" PORTION OF YORBA PARK CLOSING
Category: NEWS-ARCHIVES
City to Shut off Access During Construction for Two MonthsThe City has decided to close the passive area of Yorba Park during the construction work projects to grade the landfill area and widen Chapman Avenue. They anticipate that the passive park section will be closed for up to two months but will be opened sooner if possible. The closure is due to safety concerns while the area is being graded and it is also being used as a staging area for the street widening construction project. Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and understanding while we complete these projects.
03/11/06-10:00 am
-ODPA AdministratorSubject: Small Dog Section to Re-Open... Temporarily
Category: NEWS-ARCHIVES
The City of Orange notified Sandy Norrell, President of the Orange Dog Park Association that, due to construction and contractor problems, they will temporarily re-open the small dog section of the larger, Orange Dog Park.
Two messages were transmitted to the ODPA:
"The small dog area of the dog park has been closed for the past 10 days anticipating the installation/replacement of a fence and some earthwork. The earthwork was completed, however the fence contractor has failed to complete his work as scheduled. I have had staff secure the fence line with temporary construction fencing in order to open the area until further notice of the contractor's schedule. Please inform anyone who inquires, that the area will be open effective immediately, but we anticipate another closure next week pending the contractor's ability to complete the work. Please extend my apology to all of the dogs and their owners."
And...
"The fence contractor is now scheduled to install the fence on Monday and Tuesday. The small dog area will have to be closed on those two days as well as Wednesday. It may be able to be open Tuesday afternoon if the fence is completed by then".
03/02/06-09:00 pm
-ODPA AdministratorSubject: Guest Speaker at March General Meeting
Category: NEWS-ARCHIVES
The Orange Dog Park Association announced, today, that they will have a guest speaker, Stephanie Houfek for the March General Meeting.
As a canine behaviorist, Stephanie has prided herself in teaching pet parents the art of willing cooperation through Amichien bonding, a training process developed by Jan Fennell. This unique training method allows pet parents to best understand their dogs by first understanding their dog's language. By teaching willing cooperation methodology the dog will work with their pet parent because they first respect them as the leader of their pack. How wonderful to have your dog work with you because they respect you, thus wanting to please you. Stephanie has been teaching pets and their parents for 5 years. She is a member of Therapy Dogs International, visits hospitals and hospices and works in animal rescue. Stephanie can be reached at TheDogLstnr@aol.com
Topic: "Best Behaviors in the Dog Park".
This class is going to help you have the best experience when taking your dog to the Orange Dog Park. What are considered good manners, what will cause a dog to fight, how to best enter and exit the park, etc. Stephanie will also be available to answer specific dog behavior questions.
This meeting will be on
Saturday, Mar. 18, at 9:00 a.m.
01/14/06-05:00 pm
-ODPA AdministratorSubject: Guest Speaker at next General Meeting
Category: NEWS-ARCHIVES
The Orange Dog Park Association announced, today, that they will have a guest speaker and demonstration provided by the City Of Orange Police Department's K-9 Unit.
They will also have all of the chairs that were "confiscated" by the City available for reclaiming by their owners.
This meeting will be on
Saturday, Jan. 21, at 9:30 a.m.
09/14/05-05:00 pm
-ODPA AdministratorSubject: Guest Speaker at next General Meeting
Category: NEWS-ARCHIVES
The Orange Dog Park Association announced, today, that they will
have their very first special Guest Speaker at the September
General Meeting, Saturday,Sept. 24, at 9:30 a.m. (The actual
meeting begins at 9:00 a.m.)
The ODPA is welcoming Lt. Henry Ryan, Animal Control Officer.
Lt. Ryan will address topics and issues that concern dog owners
and canine behavior. He will also make time for questions and
answers.
From the Orange County Animal Shelter...Animal Control Officer Henry has been an Orange County
Employee since January of 2004. Prior to beginning his career at
Animal Care Services, he had previously been working in retail
management and he also received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing.
04/25/05-02:00 pm
-ODPA AdministratorSubject: Grand Opening Celebration Announced
Category: NEWS-ARCHIVES
The Orange Dog Park Association announced, this afternoon, that they will celebrate the Grand Opening of the Orange Dog Park on Sunday, June 5, 2005, from 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m.
The Orange Dog Park is located in the southwest corner of Yorba Park which itself is located on the southwest corner of Chapman Ave and Yorba St, just east of the Costa Mesa Freeway (SR55).
"Everyone is welcome to bring their dogs and celebrate with us," a spokesperson for the ODPA said.
The ODPA is also looking for members who wish to volunteer or otherwise organize the event.
"We need your help to make this a success", the ODPA says.
Citizens are also reminded that Yorba Park is not open for off-leash dogs until the Grand Opening commences. Interested parties should e-Mail
Info @ OrangeDogPark.com
03/24/05-05:00 pm
-ODPA AdministratorSubject: Yorba Dog Park Improvements Begin
Category: NEWS-ARCHIVES
The City Community Services Department mailed a letter today regarding "construction activity" which began on March 21 at Yorba Park. This work is specifically assigned to preparing for the long-awaited dog park.
View Letter in PDF Format(download Adobe® Reader®)
10/12/04-04:30 pm
-ODPA AdministratorSubject: Yorba Dog Park Financing Approved
Category: NEWS-ARCHIVES
The Orange City Council approved funding of 20% of a dog park at Yorba Park and is providing assistance for the Orange Dog Park Association to finance the remaining 80%.
See OC Register/Orange City News article
10/12/04-04:30 pm
-ODPA AdministratorSubject: Final Vote - Yorba Dog Park
Category: NEWS-ARCHIVES
Attention All Dog Park Members: The Orange Dog Park Association has signed a "Cooperative Agreement" with the City of Orange to build our dog park at Yorba Park.
The City Council will vote on this issue at the council's regular meeting scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, October 12th.
Please come and support the ODPA at this meeting being held at 300 E. Chapman Ave. We are on the agenda for a final decision tomorrow.
03/29/04-07:00 am
-ODPA AdministratorSubject: General Notice - Yorba Park
Category: NEWS-ARCHIVES
Yorba Park will reopen for public use on Monday, March 29, 2004.
Park hours will be daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The turf area will be available for general public use,
but the restrooms will remain closed.
The city will not schedule for any organized yourh or adult athletic uses at the park.
The date for opening a dog park on a portion of Yorba Park has yet to be identified.
It is anticipated that the Orange City Council will consider a timeframe for opening the dog park, the feasibility of outside financial assistance, and logistics sometime in the late spring.
01/27/04-04:30 pm
-ODPA AdministratorSubject: Park Plan Revision Meeting
Category: NEWS-ARCHIVES
The City Council will consider a revised site plan for a
dog park at Yorba Park at its 4:30pm session on Tuesday, January 27th.
We are the 7th item on the agenda and the item reads as follows:
7.2 Report from Community Services Director - Proposed Dog Park at Yorba Park
SUMMARY: The City Council at its meeting on August 26, 2003
approved Mitigation Negative Declaration No. 1674-01 and
the project as it pertained to the dog park, with the remaining area as passive area of Yorba Park.The City Council will consider a revised site plan for a dog park at
Yorba Park, along with the proposed scope of improvements, costs,
funding alternatives involving participation by the Orange Dog Park Association.
**Please plan to attend if possible. Your comments on this
issue are welcomed by the City Council.
If you have any further questions,
please contact Rick Cryder # 714-744-3999 or
Jeannine Lawrie @ jlawrie@firstam.com
08/29/03-08:00 pm
-ODPA AdministratorSubject: WE HAVE GREAT NEWS! DOG PARK APPROVED!
Category: NEWS-ARCHIVES
The City Council has approved temporary usage for a dog park at Yorba Park! Hoorah!
Your ODPA Board will be setting up meetings with the city staff to
establish guidelines and begin the working relationship with the
city and our new neighbors.
Would you please contact the mayor's hotline at (714) 744-5511
or E-mail the City of Orange at: city hotline@cityoforange.org and
voice your thanks for the City Council reaching a favorable
decision for the Orange Dog Park.
Many thanks to you, our members, for all of your hard work and
continued support of our association. We appreciate your
patience and understanding in this very long process.
Congratulations to all of us!
08/07/03-04:00 pm
-ODPA AdministratorSubject: Orange City Council Considers Dog Park, Aug. 26, 2003
Category: NEWS-ARCHIVES
The Orange City Council has the dog park on the agenda again!
Tuesday, August 26TH at 7:00 p.m.
We need everyone who cares about getting a dog park at
Yorba Park to be there and be prepared to give your opinion and
support!! Please wear your dog park t-shirt.
If you have any questions, please call
Rick @ 714-744-3999 or E-mail Jeannine, jlawrie@firstam.com
11/09/02-09:00 pm
-ODPA AdministratorSubject: Orange City Council to Consider Temporary Dog Park Use
Category: NEWS-ARCHIVES
Dan Slater and Mark Murphy have put us on the agenda........
Tuesday, November 12th at 4:30 pm.
They co-authored this agenda item asking the city council and the planning commission
to consider opening a section of Yorba Park as a dog park on a temporary basis.
We would like EVERYONE to be in attendance to show our support for this.
Please try to be there!
This may be our chance to get Yorba Park open for our dogs !!!.
06/06/02-05:30 pm
-ODPA AdministratorSubject: City Budget Meeting
Category: NEWS-ARCHIVES
***Attention all Dog Park Members and ANYONE interested in a DOG PARK at Yorba Park ***
There will be a public hearing this Thursday, June 6th at 5:30 PM in the Weimer Room in the back of the city council chambers at City Hall to discuss the adoption of the 2002-03 Fiscal Year City of Orange Budget.
As you may or may not know, Yorba Park is not part of the FY02-03 General Fund Budget!
All persons interested in a dog park are STRONGLY encouraged to attend this joint meeting with the city council and the Parks Planning Commission to voice their comments on a dog park at Yorba. This is our LAST CHANCE this year to tell the city why we want a dog park at Yorba.
PLEASE be there..... We need to show the city that we are still strong and want this issue resolved. We have been actively working towards this for almost 4 years and still we have no commitment from the City of Orange IF or WHEN there will be a dog park built at Yorba Park. We aren't even in the budget for this upcoming year!
If you have any questions.......please call Rick Cryder at # 714-744-3999
Thanks for your continued support.
Katie
05/30/01-01:31 pm
-ODPA AdministratorSubject: ODPA at C.O.P.S.
Category: NEWS-ARCHIVES
The Orange Dog Park Association will have a booth at the C.O.P.S. event Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3, in the Orange Mall.
Donation forms and membership information will be available.
Please visit us.