Fundraising goes to dogs – for park at High Bridge

Fundraising for the city of Spokane’s first dog park is officially under way.

About 15 acres near High Bridge Park has been designated for the new park, which is a joint venture between the Parks and Recreation Department, the Spokane Parks Foundation and SpokAnimal C.A.R.E.

The Spokane Parks Foundation has already awarded a $12,000 grant to develop a master plan for the project – but more funding is needed. Fencing alone is expected to cost between $60,000 and $80,000.

The park would be located on land between Riverside Avenue, A Street and Government Way. The master plan is designed to be implemented in stages, with the first stage being simply a fenced area with rudimentary services for two- and four-legged visitors.

If completed as designed, the finished park would feature a picnic shelter, an area for dog shows and training, and a water feature just for dogs.

This park location is part of the master plan for the Spokane River Gorge developed in 2002 – with public input – by the Friends of the Falls Association.

For more information about the dog park contact Shawna Sampson, SpokAnimal C.A.R.E.’s director of development, at (509) 534-8133, Ext. 215.

Donations can be made directly to the Spokane Parks Foundation by calling (509) 326-5233.