Why A Dog Park?

Pets have become an integral part of many American households and the Patterson Park neighborhood is no exception. With approximately 300 households in the Patterson Park horseshoe, almost half are home to one or more canine family members totalling more than 230 dogs in the neighborhood. The need for an open space where these pups can play is obvious, but beside the obvious value to our canine friends, studies have shown that dog parks are a great place for people to engage with each other over a shared interest and contribute to physical fitness and mental well being.

Many neighborhood pet owners are currently using Jane Newcome Park to exercise their dogs off-leash. However, without a designated area and proper fencing, allowing dogs off of their leashes could be dangerous for residents as well as the dogs. This safety issue has been identified a number of times at neighborhood meetings as well as in the Patterson Park Newsletter. The Pooch Playground will provide a safe place for residents to exercise with their pets without encroaching on the comfort and security of other Patterson Park neighbors.

The Patterson Park Pooch Playground will add an asset to the neighborhood that currently does not exist in any other neighborhood in Dayton or the surrounding area. Right now the closest dog park to our neighborhood is 11.3 miles or approximately 26 minutes away. This will create a marketable neighborhood asset that will aid Patterson Park in maintaining its reputation as a desirable Dayton neighborhood.