Doggie Do

Parks & Recreation, June, 1999

Published in 1995 by the American Park and Recreation Society, a branch of NRPA, Planning Parks for Pets provides a wealth of information on a rapidly growing trend in our nation's public park system: dog parks. No longer confined by strict local ordinances that have excluded our four-legged friends from enjoying themselves in public spaces, these parks are springing up around the country.

In addition to providing an analysis of existing dog parks, or "off-leash dog exercise areas," in the United States, this 21-page booklet includes valuable advice on creating and maintaining a fido-friendly park, addressing liability concerns, and forming partnerships with advocacy groups.

For more information, call (703) 858-2190.