A furry friend is a life long commitment (for them as well as you). They are not a short term fancy or a photo op.
Here are some photos of our current family guards - Lil Timmy and Bailey. Enjoy.
Showing posts with label Dog Park. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dog Park. Show all posts
Friday, August 26, 2022
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Coral Reef, Palmetto Bay and Perrine Wayside Dog Park recognized as Florida-Friendly Landscapes.
3 of our Palmetto Bay Parks are recognized as Florida Friendly Landscapes.
The conservation and protection of Florida’s water resources starts at home. Homeowners’ landscaping choices can affect the health of ground and surface waters and the natural environment.
Congratulations to our Village of Parks. Coral Reef, Palmetto Bay and Perrine Wayside Dog Park were recognized as Florida-Friendly Landscapes on June 18, 2018.
Thank you to our Parks staff for protecting Florida's environment and enhancing the community by successfully implementing Florida-Friendly Landscaping practices and maintenance at these parks.
Here's a guide to how you can make your own yard a "Florida-friendly" environment: https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/homeowner.htm
A big "Thank You" and another "Job Well Done" to our Village Management and Staff.
The Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Homeowner program educates homeowners about how to design, install, and maintain healthy landscapes that use a minimum of water, fertilizer, and pesticides. The result? Low-cost, low-maintenance, attractive landscapes that add value to your community and reduce the chance of polluting the water supply.
Parks are my passion. I was honored to be the 2016 recipient of the Charles H. Crandon Award from the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department, "For outstanding effort by an elected official to increase park, recreation, and conservation open space opportunities for the residents and visitors of Miami-Dade." The award was presented at the Great Parks Summit back in April 0f 2016.
The conservation and protection of Florida’s water resources starts at home. Homeowners’ landscaping choices can affect the health of ground and surface waters and the natural environment.Congratulations to our Village of Parks. Coral Reef, Palmetto Bay and Perrine Wayside Dog Park were recognized as Florida-Friendly Landscapes on June 18, 2018.
Thank you to our Parks staff for protecting Florida's environment and enhancing the community by successfully implementing Florida-Friendly Landscaping practices and maintenance at these parks.
Here's a guide to how you can make your own yard a "Florida-friendly" environment: https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/homeowner.htm
A big "Thank You" and another "Job Well Done" to our Village Management and Staff.
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| Councilman David Singer & Mayor Eugene Flinn, Coral Reef Park, 1-15-18 |
Friday, April 7, 2017
Visioning sessions - important input/fun times. Join us and positively impact our "Village of Parks"
These master plan visioning sessions are similar to our original meetings held during the formulation years of the Village (2002-2007) where we sat together at tables; dreaming, discussing, drawing and yes, debating! This is all part of the 'Palmetto Bay "Ps"' and opportunities to participate in the Planning, Parks & People.
Here is a list of the Public Meetings remaining for the Parks Master Plan:
* Friday, April 21, 2017 at 7:00 PM - The meeting will be held concerning Palmetto Bay Park and will take place at the Palmetto Bay Park Community Room, located at 17535 SW 95th Avenue, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157.
* Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 7:00 PM - The meeting will be held concerning Coral Reef Park and will take place at the Coral Reef Park Community Room, located 7895 SW 152nd Street, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157.
* Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 7:00 PM - The meeting will be held concerning future parks such as the Veteran's park, the woods on SW 168th, and others and will take place at Village of Palmetto Bay Municipal Center, Council Chambers located 9705 East Hibiscus Street, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157.
Although these are not meetings of the Village Council, Council Members may attend at their option. No official action will be taken.
Please watch the official village website - meetings page for updates concerning these meetings: Palmetto Bay Public Meeting Schedule
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
NOTICE: Town Hall Meeting - Palmetto Bay Parks - Monday, May 23, 6 PM - Village Hall
I have asked for a Town Hall meeting to discuss our parks. We have already begun work on our 2016-2017 budget. Hearings are held in September, but the actual budget prep goes on throughout each Summer. It is time to take a look at one of the biggest areas of our budget - Parks which represents an expenditure of approximately $2,439,000.00 ($1.842, plus $597,000.00) of our total budget (CLICK HERE to view the 2015-2016 adopted budget) note that the largest single department expense is Police at $7,101,950.
$2,439,000.00 is a big number. Please make plans to attend and give input on the future of our village parks. These are your/our parks.
My priorities? Here are a few (the list is very expansive and what follows are only a part, far from all): Saving and maintaining environmentally sensitive areas and green space (capital expense), continual upgrades of our passive areas - continue the upgrades such as the rubberized walking paths, increased youth and senior programs - funding for our Youth Board and a new focus on special needs programing - an important area of services that our the village council needs to address.
We all have our priorities. Special events is blended with parks - and this town hall meeting would also be a good time to talk about ALL activities involving parks - what would you like to see more movie nights, date nights at Thalatta, more yoga, more senior programing?
We want, we need to hear from you.
From the official village web site:
Monday, May 23, 2016 - 6 pm
$2,439,000.00 is a big number. Please make plans to attend and give input on the future of our village parks. These are your/our parks.
We all have our priorities. Special events is blended with parks - and this town hall meeting would also be a good time to talk about ALL activities involving parks - what would you like to see more movie nights, date nights at Thalatta, more yoga, more senior programing?
From the official village web site:
Monday, May 23, 2016 - 6 pm
The Village of Palmetto Bay shall be holding a Town Hall Meeting on Monday, May 23, 2016, at 6 pm concerning the Village’s Parks. The meeting shall be held in the Village Hall Chambers at Village Hall, 9705 E. Hibiscus Street, Palmetto Bay, FL. More than one member of the Village Council will be present and may discuss items of importance to the Village.
Any person may contact the Village Hall at (305) 259-1234 for information. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation (or if hearing impaired) to participate in this proceeding or to review any documents relative thereto should contact the Village for assistance at (305) 259-1234 no later than four (4) days prior to the proceedings.
Or CLICK HERE
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
A dog park for Pinecrest? Absolutely. Adding more amenities to the Pinecrest Park & Recreation system is good for everyone!
Pinecrest is blessed with parks and park activities. What is missing?
An off leash dog park. I would recommend a dog park to the residents of Pinecrest as a very positive addition to the Pinecrest Parks System.
Everyone should take the opportunity, with or without your dog, and spend some time at the Palmetto Bay Dog Park. I am proud that as the first mayor of Palmetto Bay, I oversaw the council and residents working together on an outstanding parks master plan. The Dog Park was a natural use and we located the park at formerly neglected Perrine Wayside Park. This is an award winning Dog Park and it provides unique activities where area residents can mix with their pets and other owners of dogs.
It’s the best dog park in Miami-Dade County – and incredibly popular... A wonderful place that’s not just for the family dog, but the entire family. Maybe Pinecrest can wrest that title away from its neighbor to the South. A little friendly competition benefits everyone.
Dog Parks are a great place to mix. We have taken our dogs, Ginger and our recent rescue, Timmy, to the dog park. It is not just a place for the dogs to run around – it is also for the owners to see both existing friends as well as meet new people with similar interests. Anyone who walk their pets through the neighborhood note that Dogs are great conversation icebreakers - it is a community builder. I can think of several examples of becoming more familiar with neighbors due solely to fact that they are suddenly out and about with a new pet. Conversations at dog parks are no different than meeting and conversing with other adults while walking any of the trails, at the tot lots or watching your children at play in organized athletics. You might make more informed decisions about your next dog after seeing some of the many breeds in action at the park. You might also discuss and discover a tip or a few on improving your pet ownership from those at the park.
All parks have their beneficial and less than beneficial sides. Does
everyone clean up after their pet at Palmetto Bay’s dog park? Well, no, but there are plenty of litterbugs
at any parks and that has never stopped a new park from opening nor closed a
single existing park. There are areas of
Palmetto Bay’s Dog Park that show wear; areas where grass has been worn bare,
but I would point to that as an example of success, of the popularity, of the
amenity.
Both Palmetto Bay and Pinecrest boast natural areas, walking trails, tennis courts and ball fields for football, baseball and softball. Parks should be developed to support many diverse activities. A very significant percentage of South Miami Dade residents are pet owners. Take the time to review Miami-Dade’s Parks and Open Space Master Plan which is available on the Internet. CLICK HERE to view (be patient, this link takes an unusually long time to open). This was a well-done master plan and is a guide for all concerned with parks. Note that parks “Parks should provide for a balance of active and passive users.” Let’s work to add to the balance, not limit parks to merely the older traditional uses.
I would like to make a statement on location. Pinecrest has an outstanding opportunity. It boasts Pinecrest Veteran's Park. This park is similar to Palmetto Bay's Wayside Park. This park is not currently competing for other uses.
Now, due to its location on US 1, you might not feel comfortable taking time out there alone as one of very few visitors, but many people would feel safe and secure there when accompanied by their loyal canine, especially in the company of other dog owners and their pets. As a plus, wouldn't the visibility along US1 of a vibrant active dog park speak loudly, demonstrating for all to see, the benefits and activity diversity of the Pinecrest park system?
Why would you ignore a popular park amenity used by many and not create a dog park? I recommend that you hound your local elected officials into a dog park. Get more information and get involved. CLICK HERE to go to the Pinecrest Dog park online petition. Those on facebook can CLICK HERE to view the Pinecrest Dog Park supporters page. You can also "hound" your elected officials by e-mailing council@pinecrest-fl.gov.
It is exciting to watch grass roots efforts in action. The Dog Park is an outstanding project and I look forward to a positive result in Pinecrest with a new family dog park created in South Miami-Dade County. Congratulations to all involved in this process including the Pinecrest officials who work hard at reaching their decisions.
Everyone should take the opportunity, with or without your dog, and spend some time at the Palmetto Bay Dog Park. I am proud that as the first mayor of Palmetto Bay, I oversaw the council and residents working together on an outstanding parks master plan. The Dog Park was a natural use and we located the park at formerly neglected Perrine Wayside Park. This is an award winning Dog Park and it provides unique activities where area residents can mix with their pets and other owners of dogs.
It’s the best dog park in Miami-Dade County – and incredibly popular... A wonderful place that’s not just for the family dog, but the entire family. Maybe Pinecrest can wrest that title away from its neighbor to the South. A little friendly competition benefits everyone.
Dog Parks are a great place to mix. We have taken our dogs, Ginger and our recent rescue, Timmy, to the dog park. It is not just a place for the dogs to run around – it is also for the owners to see both existing friends as well as meet new people with similar interests. Anyone who walk their pets through the neighborhood note that Dogs are great conversation icebreakers - it is a community builder. I can think of several examples of becoming more familiar with neighbors due solely to fact that they are suddenly out and about with a new pet. Conversations at dog parks are no different than meeting and conversing with other adults while walking any of the trails, at the tot lots or watching your children at play in organized athletics. You might make more informed decisions about your next dog after seeing some of the many breeds in action at the park. You might also discuss and discover a tip or a few on improving your pet ownership from those at the park.
Both Palmetto Bay and Pinecrest boast natural areas, walking trails, tennis courts and ball fields for football, baseball and softball. Parks should be developed to support many diverse activities. A very significant percentage of South Miami Dade residents are pet owners. Take the time to review Miami-Dade’s Parks and Open Space Master Plan which is available on the Internet. CLICK HERE to view (be patient, this link takes an unusually long time to open). This was a well-done master plan and is a guide for all concerned with parks. Note that parks “Parks should provide for a balance of active and passive users.” Let’s work to add to the balance, not limit parks to merely the older traditional uses.
I would like to make a statement on location. Pinecrest has an outstanding opportunity. It boasts Pinecrest Veteran's Park. This park is similar to Palmetto Bay's Wayside Park. This park is not currently competing for other uses.
Now, due to its location on US 1, you might not feel comfortable taking time out there alone as one of very few visitors, but many people would feel safe and secure there when accompanied by their loyal canine, especially in the company of other dog owners and their pets. As a plus, wouldn't the visibility along US1 of a vibrant active dog park speak loudly, demonstrating for all to see, the benefits and activity diversity of the Pinecrest park system?
Why would you ignore a popular park amenity used by many and not create a dog park? I recommend that you hound your local elected officials into a dog park. Get more information and get involved. CLICK HERE to go to the Pinecrest Dog park online petition. Those on facebook can CLICK HERE to view the Pinecrest Dog Park supporters page. You can also "hound" your elected officials by e-mailing council@pinecrest-fl.gov.
It is exciting to watch grass roots efforts in action. The Dog Park is an outstanding project and I look forward to a positive result in Pinecrest with a new family dog park created in South Miami-Dade County. Congratulations to all involved in this process including the Pinecrest officials who work hard at reaching their decisions.
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