Approximately 85 dog owners attended Diamond Bar's Bark Park's Grand Opening
Bark Park is Open for FUN! Story Credit from The Patch Newspaper
Diamond Bar has gone to the dogs. (And their owners.)
That's all thanks to the brand new Bark Park which is now officially open this week, after a grand opening celebration was held this weekend.
According to city officials, some 200 dogs were at the Saturday opening-- along with several hundred more of their human counterparts.
After the ceremonial "leash cutting" took place, attendees were privy to pet-themed giveaways and coupons for dog-related services.
The Bark Park is located at Pantera Park, on a 1.35-acre parcel located at 738 Pantera Drive. There are two main enclosures: a 19,400-square-foot area for small dogs less than 25 pounds, the other a 39,400-square-foot area for large dogs 25 pounds or larger.
Additional amenities include an Americans with Disability Act accessible walkway leading to park, a drinking fountain with pet bowl, park benches, trash receptacles, and complimentary doggie waste bags.
Now that the park is open, here are the official rules for use, according to the city:
The dog park project had some initial delays before getting back on track.
Diamond Bar had wanted to open it in August, but the project stalled when the contractor had to be replaced because the company was unable to secure the proper bonds needed to begin the project.
On Aug. 24, the Diamond Bar City Council awarded a $103,941 contract to Torres Construction, Inc., enabling the project to move forward once again.
For more information, visit www.diamondbarca.gov/dogpark or call 909-839-7055.
That's all thanks to the brand new Bark Park which is now officially open this week, after a grand opening celebration was held this weekend.
According to city officials, some 200 dogs were at the Saturday opening-- along with several hundred more of their human counterparts.
After the ceremonial "leash cutting" took place, attendees were privy to pet-themed giveaways and coupons for dog-related services.
The Bark Park is located at Pantera Park, on a 1.35-acre parcel located at 738 Pantera Drive. There are two main enclosures: a 19,400-square-foot area for small dogs less than 25 pounds, the other a 39,400-square-foot area for large dogs 25 pounds or larger.
Additional amenities include an Americans with Disability Act accessible walkway leading to park, a drinking fountain with pet bowl, park benches, trash receptacles, and complimentary doggie waste bags.
Now that the park is open, here are the official rules for use, according to the city:
- Areas Separated by Weight -Large dogs 25lbs and over; Small dogs less than 25lbs
- Handlers may not bring more than three (3) dogs at any one time
- Children under the age of 14 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Dogs and children must never be left unattended
- Dogs must be on a leash at all times whenever outside of fenced area
- Current license tag must be worn at all times and vaccinations must be current
- Owners must clean up after their dog(s) and properly dispose of the waste
- Leashed dogs are not allowed within the fenced areas
- Spiked collars are not allowed
- Aggressive dogs, dogs in heat, and puppies younger than four months are not allowed
- Digging not allowed. All holes must be promptly filled by owner
- Spectators are not allowed within the fenced area
- Food of any kind (including dog treats), and glass containers are not allowed
- Unauthorized pieces of equipment are not allowed
- Alcohol or drug use is not allowed
- Special events or contests are not allowed without prior written authorization
- Visitors’ use of Dog Park is of their own risk
- All other park rules are applicable and enforceable
The dog park project had some initial delays before getting back on track.
Diamond Bar had wanted to open it in August, but the project stalled when the contractor had to be replaced because the company was unable to secure the proper bonds needed to begin the project.
On Aug. 24, the Diamond Bar City Council awarded a $103,941 contract to Torres Construction, Inc., enabling the project to move forward once again.
For more information, visit www.diamondbarca.gov/dogpark or call 909-839-7055.
Diamond Bar's first Dog Park Now Under Construction:
Bark Park @ Pantera Park
Updated 7/23/12
PLEASE NOTE: This project went out to bid again Monday, July 23, 2012 because the company
originally awarded the contract during the June 5, 2012 City Council meeting failed to submit
necessary paperwork within the deadline specified in the contract. The revised timeline for this
project calls for bids to be accepted until 10am on August 14, 2012, at which time all proposals
submitted will be publicly opened and read by the City Clerk in City Hall. It is anticipated that a new
work contract will be executed by August 31, 2012 with the construction period going from October 1
- 30, 2012, and the park opening to the public by mid-December 2012.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Located within Pantera Park, the City is planning to construct a dog park on 1.35
acres of an unimporved, highly disturbed area of the park. The project will not require any trees to be
removed and there are no blueline streams located on project site. The Project will consist of two enclosures
where dogs will be allowed off-leash: a 39,400 squarefoot area for large dogs over 25 pounds, and a 19,400
square-foot area for small dogs under 25 pounds. The enclosures will be surrounded by a six-foot high chain link fence with self-closing double gate entrances and exits to each area. The ground will be covered with six-inches of wood fiber (similar to wooden chips that are used for playgrounds). Access to each area from the adjacent parking lot will
be provided via a ADA accessible concrete walkway. The dog park will be open 30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset, to be consistent with the hours of operation with other parks in the City. The property is zoned Low Density
Residential (RL) with an underlying General Plan land use designation of Park. Other amenities planned for the site include: ADA accessible drinking fountain with pet bowl, Hose bibs for additional water access, Trash receptacles
http://www.ci.diamond-bar.ca.us/index.aspx?page=1314
PLEASE NOTE: This project went out to bid again Monday, July 23, 2012 because the company
originally awarded the contract during the June 5, 2012 City Council meeting failed to submit
necessary paperwork within the deadline specified in the contract. The revised timeline for this
project calls for bids to be accepted until 10am on August 14, 2012, at which time all proposals
submitted will be publicly opened and read by the City Clerk in City Hall. It is anticipated that a new
work contract will be executed by August 31, 2012 with the construction period going from October 1
- 30, 2012, and the park opening to the public by mid-December 2012.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Located within Pantera Park, the City is planning to construct a dog park on 1.35
acres of an unimporved, highly disturbed area of the park. The project will not require any trees to be
removed and there are no blueline streams located on project site. The Project will consist of two enclosures
where dogs will be allowed off-leash: a 39,400 squarefoot area for large dogs over 25 pounds, and a 19,400
square-foot area for small dogs under 25 pounds. The enclosures will be surrounded by a six-foot high chain link fence with self-closing double gate entrances and exits to each area. The ground will be covered with six-inches of wood fiber (similar to wooden chips that are used for playgrounds). Access to each area from the adjacent parking lot will
be provided via a ADA accessible concrete walkway. The dog park will be open 30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset, to be consistent with the hours of operation with other parks in the City. The property is zoned Low Density
Residential (RL) with an underlying General Plan land use designation of Park. Other amenities planned for the site include: ADA accessible drinking fountain with pet bowl, Hose bibs for additional water access, Trash receptacles
http://www.ci.diamond-bar.ca.us/index.aspx?page=1314
