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A BRIEF HISTORY
1997 The FNSB
plan to develop South Davis Park, 142 acres near the corner
of Peger Road and the Mitchell Expressway in Fairbanks,
attracted the attention of a group of local dog trainers. In
about a month, almost 800 signatures were collected on a
petition supporting the creation of a Dog Park.
1998 A survey
was conducted to determine which groups needed space in the
planned park. The Dog Park ranked Number One among user
groups, both because there are a large number of potential
Dog Park users, and because the Dog Park would be a
year-round use facility.
1999 The South
Davis Park Master Plan was approved by the FNSB Assembly.
2001 A bond
proposal was brought before the voters asking for funding to
build the infrastructure of South Davis Park. The measure
was defeated at the polls. In December, Trina Anderson,
Peggy Beagle and Janet Brown decided to organize and apply
for non-profit status for the dog park.
2002 In April,
state non-profit status was obtained. In July, we had our
formal organizational meeting; officers were elected and
by-laws approved. In August, a contract to clearcut some
South Davis Park acreage was awarded; about three Dog Park
acres were included.
2003 I.R.S
approves our application for 501(c)(3) status! Tim Albee
creates our wonderful logo! The Fairbanks Dog Park Cookbook
is published! We're on our way! |
DID YOU KNOW?
2009 will be a
notable year for the Fairbanks
Dog Park, with
the first placement of fencing
and planned
grand opening ceremony.
Additionally,
Responsible Dog Ownership
Day will
hopefully be
hosted, for the first time ever,
at the new
park.
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