Dog Park
Overview
We’re planning to build Issaquah’s first dog park!
Following an extensive public engagement process, an Issaquah off-leash dog park is identified as a near-term priority project in the City’s 2018 Parks Strategic Plan.
Site Selection
On Nov. 28, 2018, City staff hosted a workshop where engagement feedback and site information were reviewed. The group discussed the findings, and unanimously supported recommending Tibbetts Valley Park site as the preferred location. Prior to moving forward with construction of the Tibbetts Valley Park site as the off-leash facility, feasibility studies and conceptual designs will be explored.
Community Assistance
In total, $200,000 of City funds is budgeted for this project. In most – if not all – Issaquah park projects, City funds are leveraged with other resources (such as grant funds) to help stretch our local dollars further.
Similar to many surrounding communities, Issaquah will also be seeking the community’s help in completing this park through volunteer efforts, which will help free up City funds for more elements/amenities.
Friends Group
For those wanting to participate the dog park's creation and success, we'd like to invite you to join our "Friends" group. This group will partner with the City during construction and to provide ongoing stewardship of the off-leash dog park.
Learn more by contacting Jennifer Fink.
Proposed Design
Three concepts for the dog park were shared via an online survey for community feedback that directly informed the creation of a proposed design, which was shared for another round of community feedback via this survey.
Timeline
- 2015: Parks staff conducted a study of popular dog parks in the area
- 2018: Extensive public engagement, including public meetings and surveys, informed the site selection process
- January 2019: Two “Walk and Talk” held at Tibbetts Valley Park for dogs and their owners to explore the site
- Winter 2019: Tibbetts Valley Park was chosen as the most feasible site
- Spring 2019: A site evaluation was performed on existing conditions and tree assessments
- May 2019: Park Board received an update on the project
- Summer 2019: Survey presents conceptual options
- October 2019: Meeting for the "Friends" group
- October 2019: Park Board reviews proposed design and process to date
- November 2019: Survey with proposed design
- Late Fall/Winter: Park Board action whether or not to proceed with the dog park at the Tibbetts Valley Park site
- Late Fall/Winter: A meeting for the “Friends” group
- Late Fall/Winter: Potential permitting, site preparation and construction begin
Stay Connected
Stay connected on this project by subscribing to Parks and Recreation category via the City's Notify Me tool.