Park History In 2000 the City of

Park History • In 2000, the City of Cedar Rapids Parks Department brought together a group of citizens interested in off leash areas. • K 9 COLA was founded.

Park History • K 9 COLA worked with the city to plan an OLA. • K 9 COLA raised 50% of original cost of park. • Members of K 9 COLA also provided a tremendous amount of ‘sweat equity’. • Cheyenne Park OLA opened on 11/17/2001.

K 9 COLA Role K 9 COLA, a non-profit organization, continues to play a role in supporting the Cheyenne Park OLA. • 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.

K 9 COLA 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 K 9 COLA 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/k 9 cola Visit our Web site. • www. K 9 cola. org

Join the fun at Cheyenne Park OLA!

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