| 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. |
| 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. |
| The South Davis Park Master Plan was approved by the FNSB Assembly. |
| 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. |
| 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 2002, a contract to clearcut some South Davis Park acreage was awarded; about three Dog Park acres were included. |
| 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! |
