A website for users of the Madison Community Canine Area, Arlington, VA
See Old Glebe's latest proposed Civic Federation resolution. Contact your Civic Organization and request their assistance in opposing this attempt to close the park. The resolution will be voted on at the Tuesday, February 1, 2005 Civic Federation Meeting. Despite the outcome of the vote, we are certain that the County will not close the park, but we cannot let a vocal minority continue to malign the dog park or the County.
The revised final design plan for the new park was approved on December 11th by the County Board. The revised plan eliminated the NW gate from the design. Please thank the County Board for their support and vote on the design.
e-mail: countyboard@arlingtonva.us
UPCOMING EVENTS *Location: Madison Community Center
Wednesday, Jan 19 - 2-3pm Madison Center Pet Parade for Seniors*
After a very lengthy public process, the County Board approved the relocation and design of the Madison Community Canine Area to the Madison Yellow site. Timeline as follows:
2005 - Award Construction Contract
Oct '05-Jan '06 - Construction of new park
Click here to access the County's official website on the relocation and design process. Go to "project status" to view the final design* that was approved by the County Board. *Due to public input, the NW gate and path have been removed from approved plan.
We appreciate the County's commitment to the park! Please thank the County Board, led by Chairman Barbara Favola, for their support of the Madison/Ft. Ethan Allen CCA. countyboard@arlingtonva.us
News Release from the County on the Approved Design.
Pet Therapy Events: Bring your well-behaved, friendly dogs!
1) Third Wednesday of every month - Pet Parade at 2pm at Madison Center Gym for Adult Day Health Care participants (next event: Jan 19)
2) Pet Therapy at Sunrise AL on N. Glebe Rd. - future dates tbd
3) Once a month - Saturday morning visits to The Carlin apartments for Seniors, near Ballston (dogs must be 30 lbs. and under for visits to The Carlin). Contact us for details.
General Notes:
~ Be a good Madison neighbor -- adopt the street, sidewalks, and the remainder of the park -- and pick up trash anywhere you see it. Be considerate of neighbors and follow good habits and rules for driving, parking, and dogs' barking. No parking within 15 feet of the fire hydrant.
~ As always, please follow the park rules and remember to "leave no trace" by picking up after yourselves and the dogs. Please bring some extra plastic bags to share with others! If your dog wanders into a corner of the park, assume the dog made a deposit and find something to pick up. Please try to make an extra loop around the park as you leave and encourage others to do the same.
~ In the event of an animal bite incident, please contact Animal Control at 703-931-9241 to report the incident. Additionally, please help the sponsoring group stay informed by filling us in on such incidents. Send information to madisondogs@yahoo.com. Visit the Animal Welfare League of Arlington for more details.
Community Projects:
We joined ArlingtonDogs and participated in the "Arlington Prepares Door-To-Door" event on Saturday, June 5th by delivering information packets to many homes in the community. We got wet in the rain, but enjoyed participating in the process!
Participated on the ArlingtonDogs Water Stewardship Team - Working with Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment (ACE) to conserve water and improve water quality in the community and local watershed!!!!
Joined with ArlingtonDogs and Friends of Arlington Parks to prepare and deliver holiday mugs filled with goodies to Arlington Senior Centers in December '04.
Monthly Pet Parade at Madison Community Center for Seniors. Starting in early 2005, we will start pet visits to Langston Brown Community Center too.
