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With your help, our neighborhood could have a new community space by the end of this year. Substantial progress has been made toward realizing the longawaited Skinker DeBaliviere dog park at 520 Des Peres, and residents who are interested in joining can take steps to help us make it happen. Since the latest push to build the park began a year ago, there has been broad support from neighbors.
The dog park committee has raised more than $16,000, and many neighbors have expressed interest in joining. “I have lived in Skinker DeBaliviere for 5 years and I’ve always wanted a dog park!
I can’t wait to make more connections in my community while our furry friends get to play,” dog owner Ana Barzowski said.
The Skinker DeBaliviere dog park will benefit not only those with pets who will become members.
It will add value to our neighborhood by furnishing a welcoming entrance from Delmar Boulevard and serving our population by fostering community among neighbors. “Even though I don’t have a dog, I support anything that brings neighbors together.
A dog park is a great way to build community,” Westminster resident Fausto Gonzales said. What needs to happen to build the park?
The next administrative step for the dog park committee to tackle is the Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council board meeting at 7 p.m. March 11 at 6008 Kingsbury Ave.
The dog park committee will present our progress at this meeting, and the board will vote to make decisions that could streamline our process or potentially end the effort altogether.
Another important milestone is demonstrating sufficient interest
to ensure financial sustainability and the longevity of the dog park.
The dog park committee has circulated an interest survey to assess the number of people who would like to join at a $50 annual membership fee. At the time of writing, the dog park committee has reached 85% of our target response number. Fundraising for both construction and ongoing operating expenses remains a major priority, and we aim to raise at least $10,000 more in neighborly contributions and/or corporate sponsorships.
Original photograph caption
Artistic rendering of future Skinker De Baliviere Dog Park at five twenty Des Peres.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February–March 2024.
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