Welcome to the PWC Dogs' Blog!

Welcome to our Blog Park for the Dog Park!

Prince William County Dogs (or PWC Dogs) is a community based group that was formed by citizens of Prince William County who love our community, love our dogs, and value the benefits an off-leash Dog Park will offer to both!

Our Mission:

To work in partnership with the Prince William County Park Authority and Prince William County Parks Foundation to establish a fenced in, off-leash dog park where well-behaved canine citizens can exercise in a clean, safe environment. A beautiful, well-maintained space, open to all dog lovers and friends who are willing to uphold the park's rules and restrictions, is a community project designed to satisfy the needs of dog-owners and non-dog owners alike. Public education for dog owners will be critical to the park's success, and the park itself will provide a terrific venue for teaching people to be responsible dog owners.

So Where Are We Now?

The PWC Parks Planning Commission has approved the Dog Park plan for the Lake Ridge parcel off Minnieville Road, and a public hearing for the site plan was held just this week on October 12, 2011.

While this project is supported by the Park Authority and a separate holding account has been established by The Park Foundation, it must be funded privately by citizens who support the Dog Park Project!

The expected cost of the site development is estimated by the Park Authority to be $12,050. To raise the funds, it’s time to get our tails wagging for this awesome community project!

How You Can Help:

1. DONATE! The Prince William County Park Foundation has set up a separate holding account for any donations solicited for dog parks in PWC. They have requested the donations be in the form of a check, and that the check clearly identify that the donation is to go toward supporting dog parks.

Checks can be mailed to:

The Prince William County Park Foundation, Dog Park Account

14420 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA 20112

IMPORTANT: Please make sure donations specifically state “Dog Park Account” on it. The Park Foundation supports a number of community projects, so if your donation is in support of the Dog Park, you must note this to ensure it goes there! All donations are tax-deductible!

2. SUPPORT OR ORGANIZE A FUNDRAISER:

Community members have already begun organizing fundraisers to support the Dog Park, including:

-Yappy Hours at Cock & Bowl

Every Tuesday in October from 4-7 pm

302 Poplar Alley in Occoquan

(weather permitting, dogs welcome on the patio!)

- Prince William County Parks Foundation Kickoff Event

October 22 from 11am-2pm, George Hellwig Memorial Park

14418 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA 20112

(FREE EVENT, PWC Dogs have a fundraising table)

- Doggie Trick or Treat

Sunday October 30 from 12-3 pm

Meet at Fetch! Bakery at 305 Mill Street, Occoquan

If you would like to organize a fundraiser, we can promote it on our PWC Dogs Blog and ask our fellow Dog Park Supporters to promote it for you as well!

3. STAY POSTED:

Continue to check in with our blog for updates on more events, and comment often! There are also two Facebook Pages where people in the community are connecting and talking about the Dog Park. Check out the Community Supported Facebook pages at:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Prince-William-County-Dog-Park

or

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Unleash-YourVoice-Bring-A-Dog-Park-to-Prince-William-Co

Thanks so much for your support, and keep checking in and park barking with us!

~The Prince William County Dogs