- Written by: tscbear
- Category: Uncategorized
- Published: June 2, 2020
We are happy to announce that the Manchester Dog Park has received approval from the Town to re-open.
Use of the park is subject to compliance with the CT State Guidelines for social distancing:
Distancing of 6 feet
Use of face-masks required if distancing cannot be acheived
Groups should be limited to 5 person.
This is your park, let’s keep it open.
As always, read and follow the park rules to insure a pleasant and safe environment for our canines and patrons.
Thank you.
- Written by: tscbear
- Category: Uncategorized
- Published: March 16, 2020
To all Dog Park Visitors and Patrons:
As of today, March 20, 2020, the Manchester Dog Park is closed due to the Corona virus pandemic.
We will continue to follow all federal, state and local orders should any further actions be required.
While this saddening and unfortunate, it is a necessary step toward stemming the highly contagious spread of the virus.
More information can be found at the Town of Manchester website: http://generalmanager1.townofmanchester.org/index.cfm/covid-19/
The CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
For general questions call the Coronavirus Info Center 2-1-1, text “COVID19” to 898211, or visit the 2-1-1 of CT website.
- Written by: tscbear
- Category: Uncategorized
- Published: December 30, 2019
Here’s Wishing Everyone the
Very Best in Health, Wealth
and Happiness in the Year 2020
Join us for another great year of Community Events such as The Taste of Manchester, Barktoberfest, Dog Hikes and of course, the exciting Barks n’ Rec Dog Park.
- Written by: tscbear
- Category: Home Page News, Uncategorized
- Published: August 7, 2019
K-9 Kerplunk Doggie Dunk
August 17,2019 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Globe Hollow Pool, 100 Spring Street, Manchester
The Manchester Youth Commission is sponsoring a dog swim, the “K-9 Kerplunk Doggie Dunk”. All licensed, well behaved dogs and their owners are welcome to attend; swimming is for dogs only. There is a $5.00 admission fee per dog (maximum of 2 dogs per handler). Admission to the event will benefit the Manchester Youth Commission. The event will include an off-leash dog swim and bathing station. Pre-registration is not required. Please contact Kellie Sheridan (860) 647-5262 or ksheridan@manchesterct.gov with any questions.
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MDOG Celebrates Labyrinth Brewing Co’s Birthday
August 20, 2019 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
148 Forest Street, Manchester
Join us as we say “Happy Birthday” to one of our favorite dog-friendly breweries! MDOG will be at Labyrinth from 5 – 7 PM, with information about our group and some of our favorite t-shirts!
Labyrinth will be donating proceeds from raffle ticket sales to MDOG on this day. Bring your pup and join us for a drink!
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Dog Park Volunteer Day
September 7, 2019 9 a.m. to Noon
Manchester Dog Park, Spring Street
Volunteers requested for park maintenance and clean-up. Bring your gloves, rakes and shovels. Goals for the day will be posted at the park and on the Dog Park Page. Give an hour or three and help out at the park. Water will be provided.
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Barktoberfest Fair
October 19, 2019 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Charter Oak Park, Manchester
A fall fair with canine events, crafts, vendors, food trucks and canine Q&A.
No admission charge.
Manchester Dog Owner’s Group
will be hosting our third annual BARKtober Fest! We will celebrate our canine
citizens, create awareness for responsible dog ownership, and raise funds to
promote canine recreational activities and fund the town’s dog park, Manchester “Barks & Rec”.
Join the festivities with:
Local vendors, Exhibitors promoting canine
educational materials.
Family-fun activities of Dunkin’ 4 dogs, A
Canine Kissing Booth, weenie retrieve, Training and care Q&A and a Dog
Costume Parade and contest!
- Written by: tscbear
- Category: Dog Park News
- Published: July 22, 2019
While writing a proposal for the Doris Day Dog Park Grant program, we wanted to reflect the constant flow of dog park patrons and the number of visitors per day. Short of putting a doorman at the bullpen gate, one metric stood out: How many poop bags does the park use?
The numbers we arrived at were shocking! Shocking I tell you! In about nine months, the patrons at the park have used almost 8 (eight) thousand poop bags!
For the grant proposal, we used the term “canine waste disposal units” for propriety. But whatever you call them, that’s a lot of … stuff.
Eight thousand bags cost a lot and MDOG foots the bill. We ask that all patrons of the park use the bags economically. If you need one, use just one. Please don’t tear off three or four. And pick up any bag which has fallen on the ground and is still usable.
The Gift Shop page will soon have a donation feature. These donations will be used to purchase more “Canine Waste Disposal Units” as well as provide other park maintenance as needed.
Thank you.
- Written by: tastytown2019
- Category: Home Page News
- Published: July 17, 2019
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