Avalon Dog Park

27/12/2023

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May 2024 bring Joy!

07/11/2023

https://seaislenews.com/construction-starts-sea-isles-ultimate-doggie-destination/?fbclid=IwAR0BuQz1HpKSP0RkLHQUaquD6FeW9SXPMLI8qlsRIJHPm5WEiy_3cIoWolc_aem_AWNNGvzdpC2-0P-F_GOdeWRxzXAhoud-EF2CQiUX6iWpgLyMBdQnycb6Pec2-jL21Yw

Seamus is a big boy at 100 pounds, but he’s not one to throw his weight around. “He’s very friendly. He loves kids and other dogs. He’s 100 pounds of fluff,” said Bob Clark, who owns Seamus, a fuzzy 4-year-old Sheepadoodle, a cross between the Old English Sheepdog and poodle breeds. Provin...

10/10/2023

https://seaislenews.com/construction-starts-sea-isle-dog-park/?fbclid=IwAR2DRaD4uNdqry6KpPmAkpcnHsx2tfZlkfu8Aby7lsOiUQw1niwHQ_SBnxo_aem_AVgPc85wpJI6BzilmWc--vA4y_g_0QpFtGNVobGu8yrRWJHjqPGFFGW-2vXI36zdokU&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Construction has started on what will be the ultimate doggie destination in Sea Isle City. After years of planning, work crews are breaking ground on a nearly $1 million dog park that will give Sea Isle’s four-legged residents and visitors their own exclusive playground.

04/10/2023

Yay Ocean City! Let’s go!

Get ready for the “dog days” of fall -- this month especially -- when canines and their human counterparts will walk down the Boardwalk for the third annual “Howl-O-Ween” parade Saturday, Oct. 21. New this year, pooches will be permitted on the boards Sunday, Oct. 22, as well. The parade beg...

23/09/2023

Love this guy! Go Jason Kelce https://www.fox29.com/news/jason-kelce-co-sponsors-haverford-police-departments-newest-k-9-officer-winnie?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR2piyzdaeeGr0JTmY4YhWAA-9nbWGVuxcTcVEp8vJqWjt3eWT37UyMDIWk_aem_AU7RBUVmlU3A5Mv7YYqL0Fr5_XvJD9JOyABKvD66sr7cQC2Kvy_iQm1AQxiN2kPVfmE&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Thanks in part to Philadelphia Eagles center, Jason Kelce, the Haverford Police Department has a new K-9 in town and her name is Winnie!

18/09/2023

The Value of dogs? Immeasurable!

https://www.inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania/yoda-police-dog-belgian-malinois-danelo-cavalcante-20230913.html?utm_source=facebook.com&cid=Philly.com+Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Philly.com+Facebook+Account&fbclid=IwAR2Rx7Hg_T5MI5k0WCdlmdJkkOKRxt-muCQglHaLuXI60FymQceu1hvEVOk_aem_AdrxUoTAN2_Jo0yZ_6r41rnOCmBDc_C8SKh269ZV8vgRB6D54_ZE7B5l2kvJylmnGSA&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Yoda is a member of a tactical unit from El Paso, Texas. The American Kennel Club calls the Belgian Malinois a “smart, confident, and versatile” breed that works hard and forms unbreakable bonds.

23/08/2023

Congratulations to Sea Isle! Moving forward on their dog park!

Sandy, a bichon and poodle mix known as a bichon poo, and Molly, a black Labrador retriever, get their exercise during the summer by walking along the streets and sidewalks of Sea Isle City. But this time next year, they’ll have a special place for their playtime. After several years of planning a...

16/01/2023

Great idea Atlantic City!

ATLANTIC CITY — People will be able to grab a drink or a bite to eat with their furry friends in the spring when the Good Dog Bar, a dog-friendly

21/12/2022

Sea Isle does it again! Dog Park Shade Pavilions for all!

https://seaislenews.com/sea-isles-dog-park-shade-pavilions-canines-humans/?fbclid=IwAR1uMXrP8tIKQQxndXGuK2T57zCAFMz00e_nGc2Z3TRAKncMoAr16Jkdr-k&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Both the four-legged and two-legged visitors to Sea Isle City’s proposed dog park would have plenty of shade to keep them cool during the, ahem, dog days of summer, according to the latest plans for the nearly $1 million project.

26/10/2022

Great update from Sea Isle! Congratulations on their dog park!


28/07/2022

Congratulations to Sea Isle and a lot of great ideas for AVALON.

 https://seaislenews.com/new-dog-park-flood-control-measures-top-list-sea-isle-projects/?fbclid=IwAR2_OrwSPPUjza0Mu2nAc2Qzi3k4LfpMS0BdRBuKrqOas834ZyZXDO2t1kQ&mibextid=vgW32m&fs=e&s=cl

City Council introduced two bond ordinances Tuesday totaling nearly $9 million to fund a series of capital projects throughout town, including road construction, Sea Isle City’s first dog park and a stormwater pumping station to protect flood-prone neighborhoods.

19/07/2022

Hello everyone we are forming a committee to meet this week discuss The dog park. Please message me with your email if you are interested in serving on the committee. Thanks Randa Fahmy

19/07/2022

Interesting article and approach.

https://www.nj.com/union/2022/07/nj-town-calls-off-the-dogs-officials-let-sleeping-canines-lie-even-in-public-parks.html?outputType=amp

Fanwood residents barking up the tree of local officials finally got their wish as the council voted to pass an amendment that lifts a prohibition against dogs in the Union County town's public parks.

19/06/2022

Hello Avalon Dog Park supporters. We have decided to create a committee to work on a presentation to the Mayor on the merits of the dog park.  If you are interested in serving on this committee please private message me on Facebook. Once we have a good group we can decide on the date time and location.

03/05/2022

Hello neighbors. For those of you who are members of the Avalon Home and Land Owners Association AHLOA, they are asking members for their opinion on the dog park. Please see the post below from the newsletter this month.  if you are a member it would be great for you to weigh in.  If you are not a member you should join. It’s a great organization.

Avalon Dog Park
A group of Avalon residents have formed a committee to propose a location for a dog park in the Borough. Interest in a dog park has been going on for many years, but finding a suitable location has been the challenge. We would like to hear from our members, so if you have opinions on this, please let us know by email to [email protected].

28/03/2022

Hello Avalon Dog Park supporters. We have decided to create a committee to work on a presentation to the Mayor on the merits of the dog park.  If you are interested in serving on this committee please private message me on Facebook. Once we have a good group we can decide on the date time and location. Thanks Randa 

12/03/2022

https://seaislenews.com/dog-park-feature-amenities-canines-humans/?fbclid=IwAR07pE8v7fQAq5rgZZ71GN5mpdx4qb_XWqPWSGQyxDOXvdghNYbB0UYFhsQ

There are public parks that are “dog friendly.” This will be a dog park that is “people friendly.” Sea Isle City is taking the next step in plans for a dog park that will feature something for both the town’s four-legged and two-legged residents.

09/03/2022

Response from Scott Wahl, Avalon Administrator

March 8, 2022
Randa Fahmy, Esq.
282 35th Street
Avalon, NJ 08202
Dear Ms. Fahmy:

I am in receipt of your letter dated March 7 regarding the online petition regarding the request for a dog park. Thank you very much for your complimentary message regarding the positive changes that have occurred in the Borough of Avalon. The Mayor, Council, and the entire Avalon team strives everyday to make this the best seashore community in the State of New Jersey.

I am individually aware of the number of residents, property owners, and renters who are dog enthusiasts. You can count me as being one even though I do not reside in our community. I have rescued unwanted beagles through my entire life and understand the joy and companionship they bring to your family.
You are correct in stating the restrictions of dogs on the beach and on the boardwalk and I expect that to continue due in part to endangered species issues, health safety and welfare, and liability issues.

In Avalon’s form of municipal government, the Mayor is the Chief Executive Officer of the community. Among many of the Mayor’s duties include “supervision of municipal property”. The Mayor may also propose legislation and veto ordinances if he or she chooses to do so. Any initiative to create a public dog park in the Borough of Avalon rests with the Mayor and the consent of the governing body, and would need to comply with all regulatory provisions established by other agencies (environmental, etc.). The Department of Administration does not have jurisdiction over this issue; the administration is an extension of the Mayor and generally is actively involved in the formation of policy to be considered unless otherwise directed by the Mayor. Elected and appointed officials are actively engaged with the Avalon Home and Land Owners Association throughout the year and appear frequently at their monthly meetings; however, any policy creation action rests with the elected officials exclusively.

That is the process. The Mayor has stated every year at the AHLOA general membership meeting in August that he would consider a dog park if first a location was identified and neighbors adjacent to the property were supportive of a dog park in their neighborhood. To date, that has not happened. If that happens, I suspect the Mayor would then consider the costs, insurance, environmental, legal, maintenance, liability, and other issues, along with the considering a balance of equities for best use of the parcel that is identified. Zoning and site plan issues may also be part of the consideration.

Sincerely,
Scott J. Wahl
Business Administrator
Borough of Avalon, NJ

09/03/2022

Kudos to our neighbors in Sea Isle!

Sea isle city dogs keep your paws crossed !
This is great news from our Mayor :

“Also on the agenda this morning are resolutions authorizing grant applications to the county open space program for a city dog park and a scenic observation tower at the north end of the city. This project has been a long time in the making; and as we know, Sea Isle City is a very dog-friendly community with many of our residents and visitors owning dogs. In fact, during the city’s last Master Plan reexamination, the request for a Dog Park was one of the most popular responses in surveys conducted at that time. Perhaps most telling was the fact that, in one of the survey questions about additional facility needs, over 40 percent of nearly twenty five hundred respondents asked for a dog park.

The scenic observation tower will afford people a great opportunity to witness the outstanding natural beauty of our island, with a great vantage point for viewing environmentally protected areas of the marsh and wetlands along with fantastic views of the beach and ocean.”

07/03/2022

Letter to the Avalon business administrator regarding the proposed Avalon Dog Park

March 7, 2022

Mr. Scott J. Wahl
Avalon Business Administrator
Avalon Borough
[email protected]
3100 Dune Drive
Avalon, N.J. 08202

Dear Mr. Wahl: I write to you on behalf of 775 supporters of the development of a dog park in Avalon, N.J. Please see the Change.org link https://chng.it/ysmT48MY. These numbers reflect Avalon homeowners, renters, full-time and part-time residents, as well as people who love Avalon and dogs.

As a full-time resident of Avalon, and a 20 year homeowner, I can attest to the positive changes that have occurred in our town over the years, and I appreciate your efforts on our behalf. Avalon, NJ is a wonderful beach community with many amenities for families. But we are missing one key element: a dog park. Many year-round residents, owners, and renters are dog owners, and these numbers have increased dramatically during COVID. As you know, dogs are restricted from going on the beach April-September and are forbidden from going on the boardwalk at any time. Dogs are also not permitted on the grassy central median. Thus, there are no locations for our furry friends to run and play.

I am writing to you today not to discuss the merits or location of the dog park, but simply to inquire about the process of how a dog park would be approved. Is it solely in the purview of your good offices? Does the Mayor have the sole power to approve? Or does it go to a vote by the Avalon Borough Council? Does the Avalon Home and Landowners Association have a say? As I am sure you will agree, a transparent process in decision making is always the best form of governing the tax paying citizens.

Once we are able to understand the process, I would be pleased to dialogue regarding the substance: reasons the dog park is needed, identification of locations, costs, insurance, legal issues.

I eagerly await your response and thank you for your consideration of this matter.

Kind Regards,
Randa Fahmy, Esq.
282 35th Street
Avalon NJ 08202
[email protected]

Support for Avalon Dog Park