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Cheyenne Park: Celebrating Off-Leash Areas in Cedar Rapids

In 2000, the Cedar Rapids Parks Department, with K9COLA's founding, established Cheyenne Park’s Off-Leash Area (OLA). K9COLA raised 50% of the park’s original cost, contributing through volunteer work and community support. Opened on November 17, 2001, the OLA promotes safe pet ownership, socializes dogs, and supports over 36% of Cedar Rapids households with dogs. K9COLA continues to enhance the park, raise funds, and educate visitors. Join us at Cheyenne Park OLA for a fun experience for you and your dog!

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Cheyenne Park: Celebrating Off-Leash Areas in Cedar Rapids

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  1. Park History • In 2000, the City of Cedar Rapids Parks Department brought together a group of citizens interested in off leash areas. • K9COLA was founded.

  2. Park History • K9COLA worked with the city to plan an OLA. • K9COLA raised 50% of original cost of park. • Members of K9COLA also provided a tremendous amount of ‘sweat equity’. • Cheyenne Park OLA opened on 11/17/2001.

  3. K9COLA Role K9COLA, a non-profit organization, continues to play a role in supporting the Cheyenne Park OLA. • Educates the public about safe and effective park use. • Continues raising funds and providing manpower, to make park improvements. • Works directly with the Parks Department.

  4. K9COLA Role • Provides volunteers to empty garbage. • Sponsors the OL-CGC tests at park. • Provides a newsletter for park users. • Keeps looking for ways to make the park better!

  5. Benefits of an OLA • Socializes and exercises dogs in a safe environment. • Promotes responsible pet ownership. • Provides a recreational opportunity for the 36.5% of households owning dogs in Cedar Rapids.

  6. Benefits of an OLA • Lets dogs run off-leash legally. • Promotes public health and safety through better socialized dogs. • Exposes dog owners to many training and activity options.

  7. Introducing Our OLA What do dogs do at the park? • Play with other dogs…

  8. Play with their owners

  9. Meet and greet

  10. Walk and run with their owners

  11. Try to stay cool

  12. Let’s show you the park in action (video)

  13. Testimonials Alisa Barbour

  14. Dog Socialization Glenda Fillenworth

  15. Dogs and Kids Deanna Brennan

  16. What Can YOU do? Become a user • Annual $25 permit for each dog (discounts available) • Fill out a form and show proof of vaccinations • Ambroz Recreation Center on Mt. Vernon Road SE: open 7:30 to 5:30 weekdays

  17. What Can YOU do? Become a K9COLA member • Annual membership fee • $15 single • $25 family • Participate on board, committees • Help with workdays and other events

  18. What Can YOU do? Become a donor • The park still needs many improvements • Trees • Benches • Pond • Restore Wild Area to Prairie • Outdoor Agility Area • Rain/Sun Shelter

  19. What Can YOU do? Buy stuff! • www.cafepress.com/k9cola Visit our Web site. • www.K9cola.org

  20. Join the fun at Cheyenne Park OLA!

  21. Q&A

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