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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.
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.
K9COLA Role
• 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.
K9COLA, a non-profit organization, continues to play a role in supporting the Cheyenne Park OLA.
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!
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.
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.
Introducing Our OLA
What do dogs do at the park?
• Play with other dogs…
• Play with their owners
• Meet and greet
• Walk and run with their owners
• Try to stay cool
• Let’s show you the park in action (video)
Testimonials
Alisa Barbour
Dog Socialization
Glenda Fillenworth
Dogs and Kids
Deanna Brennan
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
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
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
What Can YOU do?
Buy stuff!
• www.cafepress.com/k9cola
Visit our Web site.
• www.K9cola.org
Join the fun at Cheyenne Park OLA!
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