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DOG PARK SITING AND FEATURES RESEARCH: <br />Dog Park Siting and Feature Guidelines Summary <br />from Ann Arbor Park Advisory Commission Recommendations (2013-2014) <br />Siting Guidelines - proximity to: <br />Features <br />Location <br />Population <br />Climate & <br />Precip <br />Residences <br />Other <br />Acreage <br />Surface L <br />Fees <br />Gates & <br />Fencing <br />Other <br />Alexandria, VA <br />153,511 <br />East Coast, <br />43.5 in. <br />50 ft <br />Avoid siting near schools <br />& recreational areas; Site <br />at least 60 ft from <br />streams/water source <br />Not specified <br />Not specified <br />Double -gate <br />entry <br />Ann Arbor, MI <br />113,934 <br />Wet <br />Continental, <br />41.3 in. <br />Provide buffer <br />between nearby <br />residences and the <br />dog park, generating <br />no more <br />disturbances than <br />other typical park <br />uses. <br />Use vegetation and/or <br />berms to aid in <br />noise/visual attenuation. <br />Do not locate in or near <br />natural areas where flora <br />and fauna would be <br />disturbed <br />0.5 acres min <br />Crusher fines at entry <br />and possibly <br />throuhgout, lawn <br />areas may need to be <br />closed & rested <br />periodically to allow <br />turf to recover. <br />Not yet <br />determined <br />Min. 4 ft tall <br />chain link <br />fencing, double <br />gated <br />Shade is highly desirable (trees or <br />shade structures), as are enough <br />benches for size of area. Provide <br />trails around perimeter. Provide <br />bulletin board/kiosk. Provide dog <br />agility structures and clean drinking <br />water. <br />Baltimore, MD <br />611,648 <br />East Coast, <br />40.76 in. <br />200 ft; less per <br />topography or <br />landscaping <br />Avoid siting near <br />community gardens, <br />playgrounds, schools, <br />and historic areas <br />0.2 acres min <br />Natural turf or hard <br />surface (clean with <br />hose) <br />Not specified <br />5 ft tall fence, <br />double -gate <br />entry <br />Boulder, CO <br />108,090 <br />Dry <br />Continental, <br />20.68 in. <br />As far away from <br />adjacent residences <br />as possible <br />Not specified <br />Decomposed granite <br />or crusher fines (not <br />too sharp); All <br />weather surface <br />Free during <br />normal park <br />hours <br />Vinyl coated <br />chain link <br />fencing <br />Volunteer ambassadors; work <br />closely with community advocacy <br />group to assist with maintenance <br />Chicago, IL <br />2,719,000 <br />Wet <br />Continental, <br />35.82 in. <br />Noise & activity <br />levels no more <br />disruptive than <br />typical park <br />Strong buffer <br />recommended between <br />other facilities <br />0.2 acres min <br />Hard surface <br />Annual: $5 <br />Not specified <br />Denver, CO <br />682,545 <br />Dry <br />Continental, <br />15.54 in. <br />200 ft from street <br />Site 100 ft. min. from <br />schools, playgrounds, <br />and 200 ft from high <br />traffic streets <br />1 acre min; 2-3 <br />acres preferred <br />Crusher fines at <br />entry, min. 1 acre <br />alternate surface <br />(sand -based soil mix, <br />synthetic turf, infield <br />mix) <br />Annual: $25 <br />residents, $40 <br />non-residents <br />4 ft tall fence, <br />double -gate <br />entry <br />Fee discount for volunteer <br />maintenance support and <br />educational program participation <br />Kalamazoo, MI <br />75,795 <br />Wet <br />Continental, <br />44.6 in. <br />No criteria; existing <br />park 100 ft from <br />street <br />Not specified <br />Not specified <br />Fee and key fob <br />required <br />Not specified <br />Madison, WI <br />245,834 <br />Wet <br />Continental, <br />34.4 in. <br />Maximize distance; <br />include vegetative <br />buffer <br />Avoid use conflicts <br />1 acre min <br />Grass <br />Daily: $5 <br />Annual: $30 <br />Chain link <br />fencing <br />Park Ranger visits daily; leads <br />monthly dog park user meetings <br />and cleanup days <br />Meriden <br />Township, MI <br />39,688 <br />Wet <br />Continental, <br />37.3 in. <br />Screening from other <br />park uses required <br />10 acres <br />Decomposed granite <br />Not specified <br />4-6 ft <br />galvanized <br />fence, double - <br />gate entry <br />