Roanoke Dog Park
Dog parks are not just for dogs. They are for people who love dogs.
2008 Calendar
Check out these events for dog lovers. The Dog Park Committee from NewVA Connects will be at each of these events to hand out more information on the Dog Park's progress, how you can help, and accepting donations!
October 2008
October 5th, 2008 - Dogs for Dogs in Highland Park from 12pm to 4pm (Sorry, but we will be unable to accept credit cards for this event.) A day of fun is planned for the entire family, including four-legged members (dogs are welcome on leash, please). Cash donations will be accepted at this event, and official dog park t-shirts ($15 each) and dog park bumper stickers ($5 each) will be sold. A schedule of the day’s activities includes: • Dog Park Informational Showcase – 12:00pm to 4:00 pm. Residents of the Old Southwest neighborhood and greater Roanoke community are invited to learn more about plans for this fenced, off-leash, public dog park. Information will be provided on fencing materials, gating, benches, waste receptacles, landscaping, and more. The proposed one-acre site within Highland Park will be roped-off so residents can visualize the dog park’s dimensions. • Buddy Wash and Nail Trim – 12:00pm to 3:00 pm. For a $10 donation, dogs will be bathed, and for an additional $10 donation, veterinary professionals will provide nail trims. • Dogs for Dogs – 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm. Enjoy a lunchtime meal of hot dogs, chips, and a soft drink for a $5 donation. The Roanoke Dog Park Steering Committee thanks Kroger for their generous donation of food and supplies for the “Dogs for Dogs” fundraising event. • Roanoke’s Greatest Dog Talent Show – 3:00 pm. Everyone believes their dog is the world’s greatest. By making a $5 donation, proud pet parents finally have the opportunity to prove it. Contest categories range from “Best Trick,” “Best Dressed,” and “Mirror Image” (person and dog who look most alike), to “Biggest Dog,” “Smallest Dog,” and “Best in Show” (overall crowd favorite). Prizes, including dog park t-shirts, pet treats, and pet store gift certificates, will be awarded.
October 29, 2008 from 5pm to 8pm on The Market between Church St. and Kirk St in Downtown Roanoke. Please come join us for a Live Band, Shopping, Food & Drink and Prizes. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at Trio Bistro (315 Market St. SE).
September 2008
September 18, 2008 at Trio Bistro (315 Market St. SE, Roanoke) from 5:35 to 7:35 - NewVAConnects 535 mixer - a silent auction with proceeds going towards the dog park!
May 2008
May 7, 2008 at Trio Bistro (315 Market St. SE, Roanoke, VA) from 5pm to 8pm - 20% of the proceeds of food and drink sales will be donated to the Roanoke Valley SPCA. So - Fellow Animal Lovers - come out and support the SPCA! For more details, visit their website.
May 16-18 - Fork in the Alley/Dog Wash in the Alley - More details to Follow
May 31, 2008 at 10:00am at Elmwood Park - WoofStock