Ashland Bark Park
Events
Our 2023 Events and Happenings
June
CPC application approval for significant funding assistance.
June - Pups on the Spot
Fun day at the corner spot with dog vendors - DPC was there to help spread awareness on the soon coming dog park.
Our 2021 Events and Happenings
Metrowest K9 5K - September 18th
Fun family dog friendly event that we were so grateful to be able to have a table at this year. Some donations made and questions answered about the soon-to-be park!
Committee Member Laura Irwin and Dog Control Officer - Dona Walsh along with Committee Member - Karyn Dann enjoyed being part of this dog friendly event at the Hopkinton Y.
Bring your Pups for Family Fun Day at The Corner Spot - May 8th
Fun family and fido activities with wonderful vendors on May 8th from 9am-2pm - come support "coming soon" dog park!
2021 Valentines Campaign
In collaboration with Ashland's local Blush Bouquets, 20 stemmed tulips for $40.00! We raised $40.00 from this event
Ongoing Fundraisers throughout 2021
Ashland's Blush Bouquets, Dorogan Ramen and Cordaville Realty will be helping us to our fundraising goal!
Our 2020 Events and Happenings
Holiday Fundraising Event
Launched our Holiday Fundraising Event. Beginning November 10th through December 20th - with a donation of $25, folks get entered into a raffle to receive one of three wonderful holiday themed dog bundles. We raised $891.00 from this event!
BARK PARK Parcel Annoucement
The Bark Park Dog Park Committee socialized the future site and location map for our park on Memorial Drive!
Ashland Bark Park Presence at Pet Supplies Saturday 2/15
THe Dog Park Committee will be at the Ashland Pet Supplies Saturday February 15th selling our amazing shirts that have local sponsored business flair on them Hope to see you there!
WACA-tv, Wicked Ashland Local News and Metrowest News Coverage on Parcel
Great media coverage on our parcel provision for our soon-to-be Ashland Bark Park from the Wicked Ashland/Metrowest Daily News:
https://ashland.wickedlocal.com/news/20200210/location-secured-for-ashland-dog-park
WACA tv Ashland coverage from Dog Park Forum 2/5/2020
https://livestream.com/WACA-TVAshland/DogPark/videos/169838483
Parcel Approval for the Park - February 5th
It was a landmark event for our Dog Park Committee at the Select Board Meeting with a unanimous vote to approve a 2 acre RTD Parcel for the Ashland Bark Park. Representation of the Ashland Community was made for the park! Four members of Girl Scout troop 82051 (pictured below with President Cara Tirrell and Vice President Candi Wilson) presented to Ashland Select Board why having the park was crucial in the town.
Now we begin the grant approval process.
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Our 2020 Events and Happenings
Holiday Fundraising Event
Launched our Holiday Fundraising Event. Beginning November 10th through December 20th - with a donation of $25, folks get entered into a raffle to receive one of three wonderful holiday themed dog bundles. We raised $891.00 from this event!
BARK PARK Parcel Annoucement
The Bark Park Dog Park Committee socialized the future site and location map for our park on Memorial Drive!
Ashland Bark Park Presence at Pet Supplies Saturday 2/15
THe Dog Park Committee will be at the Ashland Pet Supplies Saturday February 15th selling our amazing shirts that have local sponsored business flair on them Hope to see you there!
WACA-tv, Wicked Ashland Local News and Metrowest News Coverage on Parcel
Great media coverage on our parcel provision for our soon-to-be Ashland Bark Park from the Wicked Ashland/Metrowest Daily News:
https://ashland.wickedlocal.com/news/20200210/location-secured-for-ashland-dog-park
WACA tv Ashland coverage from Dog Park Forum 2/5/2020
https://livestream.com/WACA-TVAshland/DogPark/videos/169838483
Parcel Approval for the Park - February 5th
It was a landmark event for our Dog Park Committee at the Select Board Meeting with a unanimous vote to approve a 2 acre RTD Parcel for the Ashland Bark Park. Representation of the Ashland Community was made for the park! Four members of Girl Scout troop 82051 (pictured below with President Cara Tirrell and Vice President Candi Wilson) presented to Ashland Select Board why having the park was crucial in the town.
Now we begin the grant approval process.
Our 2019 Events and Happenings
Metrowest K95K
This annaul event brings families out with their 4-legged family members to walk or run a 5k through through the YMCA woods. Bark Park had a team of runners that were able to raise money towards the Bark Park. Bark Park also had a table to help spread the word and answer questions about the parks initiative.
Team BARK PARK raising awareness and money for the Ashland Dog Park!
Team BARK PARK raising awareness and money for the Ashland Dog Park!
Bark Park Event at the Corner Spot
This was a wonderful family and dog event that had food vendors like Noodle City and Uncle Joey's Cannolis, as well as dog vendors like Doggy Treats by Carberry Kitchen. We had Juniper Farms Ice Cream and Talvy Florist there as well and a cool doggie photo booth courtesy of CW Kids Photography's
Dog Days at Farmers Market
Another amazing annual event held via the Ashland Farmers Market offering a huge array of dog-related vendors, a dog parade and wondeful food and family activities. Just a great opportunity for the Bark Park Committee to be there and help answer questions, take donations and provide updates on our initiative.
Ashland Day - September 21, 2019
BARK PARK had a table at this years Annual Ashland Day! Over 70 residents stopped by to discuss the dog bark with us and we raffled off a wonderful basket.