Park History

• In 2000, the City of Cedar Rapids Parks Department brought together a group of citizens interested in off leash areas.

• K9COLA was founded.

Park History

• K9COLA worked with the city to plan an OLA.• K9COLA raised 50% of original cost of park.• Members of K9COLA also provided a tremendous

amount of ‘sweat equity’.• Cheyenne Park OLA opened on 11/17/2001.

K9COLA Role

• Educates the public about safe and effective park use.

• Continues raising funds and providing manpower, to make park improvements.

• Works directly with the Parks Department.

K9COLA, a non-profit organization, continues to play a role in supporting the Cheyenne Park OLA.

K9COLA Role

• Provides volunteers to empty garbage.

• Sponsors the OL-CGC tests at park.

• Provides a newsletter for park users.

• Keeps looking for ways to make the park better!

Benefits of an OLA

• Socializes and exercises dogs in a safe environment.

• Promotes responsible pet ownership.

• Provides a recreational opportunity for the 36.5% of households owning dogs in Cedar Rapids.

Benefits of an OLA

• Lets dogs run off-leash legally.

• Promotes public health and safety through better socialized dogs.

• Exposes dog owners to many training and activity options.

Introducing Our OLA

What do dogs do at the park?

• Play with other dogs…

• Play with their owners

• Meet and greet

• Walk and run with their owners

• Try to stay cool

• Let’s show you the park in action (video)

Testimonials

Alisa Barbour

Dog Socialization

Glenda Fillenworth

Dogs and Kids

Deanna Brennan

What Can YOU do?

Become a user

• Annual $25 permit for each dog (discounts available)

• Fill out a form and show proof of vaccinations

• Ambroz Recreation Center on Mt. Vernon Road SE: open 7:30 to 5:30 weekdays

What Can YOU do?

Become a K9COLA member

• Annual membership fee

– $15 single

– $25 family

• Participate on board, committees

• Help with workdays and other events

What Can YOU do?

Become a donor

• The park still needs many improvements– Trees

– Benches

– Pond

– Restore Wild Area to Prairie

– Outdoor Agility Area

– Rain/Sun Shelter

What Can YOU do?

Buy stuff!

• www.cafepress.com/k9cola

Visit our Web site.

• www.K9cola.org

Join the fun at Cheyenne Park OLA!

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