Public Mission
To build a dog park in Truckee for both human and canine members of our community to socialize, exercise, and play in a safe accessible environment.
Project Purpose / Scope of Work
Truckee provides a literal cornucopia of locations and activities to recreate with our dogs, yet does not have a dog park. While we are a very active community, every member isn’t able to exercise and socialize their dogs each and every day for a myriad of different reasons, such as due to time constraints, disability, injury/illness, recent rescue of a dog they have not yet established a relationship with, and/or dogs that may not have good off leash recall. A dog park provides a safe controlled environment for dogs to play, exercise, and socialize off leash.
The following are the identified features desired for the dog park:
- Separate small and large dog areas;
- A double gated entry system, such that the owner enters one gate with their dog on leash, removes the leash, and then opens the second gate to allow the dog to enter the park off leash. The double gated system will serve dual functions for discouraging leash aggression and ensuring the security of the park;
- Fencing – 8’ fencing for large dog park and 6’ fencing for small dog park, such that the facility may be open year round;
- Landscaping – A drought tolerant and native grass mix, such as a Fine Fescue mix, will serve dual purposes of cooling the area and minimizing dog injury. The intent is to provide a natural environment reflective of our community aesthetic.;
- A 3’ border of either DG or wood chip will reduce damage to the grass for areas of high traffic and facilitate complete waste pickup to reduce potential for disease transmission;
- Utilities – Water is desired on location for canine consumption in the form of a human/canine fountain, a spigot for filling water bowls, kiddie pools, etc.;
- Cooling Feature – A cooling feature, such as a water feature utilizing recycled water, and/or kiddie pools, is desired;
- Shade – Preference is to utilize existing/planted trees for shade structure. Where not feasible, a man made shade structure will be erected;
- Seating – Seating will be provided in the form of both benches and picnic tables, serving dual purpose of a resting area for humans as well as hiding spaces for dogs;
- Play structures – Commercial grade, non-slip play structures that are in fitting with our community design standards;
- Bear proof trash cans;
- Dog waste stations;
- Signage for park rules;
- A dog wash station; and
- Year round operation.
