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Exciting news! 3/02/2016

Wellington is getting another fully fenced dog park! 

The first one at Cog Park, Evans Bay, although relatively small, has been welcomed by dog owners and this one at

 Ian Galloway Park will be too I'm sure! 

Here's what the Open Space & Parks Manager from WCC has to say..........

 "Work on the fenced dog-exercise area at Ian Galloway Park will be starting next week.

The dog exercise area has been shifted to the east of the park, next to Curtis Street.

The new area is being fully fenced, with three double gates – one next to the car park, the other off Curtis Street and the other on the west side next to the BMX track.

 Please see the below (and attached) landscape plan. 

Many thanks to those of you who have provided input to the final plan.

We know that drainage will be a challenge for us all this winter. If funding is available after the fencing has been completed, we are hoping to try some grass mounds to try to alleviate some of the hollows and wet spots. 

Please bear with us as works progress and we hope you enjoy the new fenced dog exercise area.

 Some interesting history on Ian Galloway Park, named after

Ian Galloway who was a former Director of Parks and Recreation.

The site was the Western Landfill or Wilton Tip as it was known, operated between 1946-1973. This explains the uneven surface and drainage issues.

 

Had to bath the dog....

  due to a incident with some poop in the park, Churton Park Dog Exercise Area on Halswater Dr actually. Someone failed to scoop their dogs poop, one minute she's sniffing, the next she's dropped her shoulder and rolling! Yuk! No it wasn't funny. Twice in two days!

One of the hazards of dog walking.

 Could have used Cecilia's Pampered Pooch Dog Hair Salon Dog Bath services!

Cecilia and Pampered Pooch have recently relocated from 8 Frank Johnson St, Johnsonville, on the motorway overbridge, to # 64 Ohariu Road, Johnsonville next to the Meekwoods Reserve Dog Park up above Johnsonville Main School.

Ohariu Road runs into Cunliff Street & Churton Park - very handy for anyone from there needing a Dog Groomer http://www.pamperedpooch.co.nz

 Talking of Churton Park...

The Churton Park Revegetation Group is having its first Planting Day of the season, Saturday June 11th from 1pm. Tools and gloves are provided, but firm shoes are needed. Meet at the site beside Middleton Road, just north of Wingfield Place. Everyone welcome. More info: John Morrison on 477 1020.

 from Citylife Independent Herald June 1, 2011 What's Up Events - Planting Day

 Have a Great Weekend,

Penny the Dog Walker

Loose Leash Dog Walking Service Newlands Johnsonville

Enviro Day was held on June 2nd to mark Arbor Day on June 5th, at Seton Nossiter Park (Dog Park) Paparangi / Grenada. Students from Paparangi and Newlands Schools planted native plants and Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown attended.

Go Kids! Well done!.

                          PLANTING DAY

Trelissick Park Group will hold a community planting day at Trelissick Park (Dog Park) in Ngaio on Tuesday, June 21, 9.30-midday. Meet at the Hanover St entrance. for information visit trelissick.park.org.nz

                             from Citylife Independent Herald Wednesday, June 15, 2011 WHAT'S UP EVENTS