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about the Ankeny Dog Park Project!

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Des Moines Register: 8-28-08 Ankeny council hears of recreation needs
Quote from the article:
"It's time for a serious conversation about the dog park. I want people to tell us how badly they want it," said Mayor Steve Van Oort.

We live in Ankeny and have to drive to WDSM for a dog park! Ankeny has everything but a dog park! Please allow my dog to be a social butterfly - support the Ankeny Dog Park - S.Krier

Ankeny absolutely should adopt a dog park. As the community continues to grow and in an effort to continue to attract businesses and people, Ankeny needs to offer various attractions and sources of entertainment. - Mason Dolan

We are moving to Ankeny in the next few months and would like to give you our support in any way we can! We love the idea of an off-leash dog park in Ankeny. - Scott Johnson

Very excited for the dog park... almost as excited as my 3 dogs. - Allison Kremer

I am thrilled to hear about the possibility of having a dog park in Ankeny . I have several friends in the Des Moines area and hear nothing but positive comments about the Dog Park in West Des Moines. - Kristi Burns

Very much needed! - Arthur Rice

I love dog parks and I think Ankeny getting a dog park is a great idea. I will definitely become a member of the dog park when this happens. - Gloria Deugan

Ankeny is growing so quickly! We need a dog park! - Jessica Van Winkle

This would be great, especially for dog owners who live in townhomes where there is not a yard to play in! - Angela Beaman

I work at DMACC so I am in Ankeny every day. I would love to have a dog park here ... we go to the one in WDM all the time. It would be nice to have another option. - Sheri Reynolds

I can't wait! It's about time this end of town gets a dog park! Let me know if I can help. - Jen Firzlaff

I live in Bondurant, but own property in Ankeny , which I believe qualifies me to sign the petition. Hope that helps! - Sara Ruckle

I think an off-leash dog park is a great idea!!! - Alyssa Womble

I think this is a great idea, as long as it's done right. Education of the dog guardians will be key. Just because your dog plays well with your friend's dog doesn't mean he/she will play well with mine or someone else's. Good luck Ankeny - Enjoy! - Michele Grace

A dog park in Ankeny is a great idea and long overdue. - Chad Tverberg

We visit the park in West Des Moines every week. We would love it if Ankeny also had a park - it would be just as close for us! - Sarah Whittlesey

We live in Altoona and would love a dog park close by that we could visit! - Amanda Pumphrey

Please open an Ankeny Dog Park!!!! - Cortnee Rogers

I'm anxiously awaiting a dog park in Ankeny! - Beth LeClere

I would absolutely be a dog park user, if non-residents are allowed. - Monica Becker

Great, idea! I can't wait for the park to open! - Steph Swain

Please keep me informed on the progress, my dogs would love to have a place to go and be social. It’s very healthy for dogs! - Sunny Gilmartin

Izzy would love to play with friends all day. - Paul and Mendi Schmelzel

An excellent idea!! - Sheilah Oltmans

Great idea! - Jesse Deardorff

Keep it up! - Jennie Smith