Ashland Bark Park

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Where will the park be located?
A: We have a wonderful parcel located on Memorial Drive - Parcel #13-138 Memorial                      Drive(previously known as the MBTA access road)

Q: When will construction begin/when will it be open?
A: We have 2 final designs we are in the process of reviewing and preparing to break ground in spring 2025. 

Q: What will the hours be and year round?
A: Dawn to dusk - year round 

Q: How will the park be funded?
A: The funding is being covered in part by the The Stanton Grant and the Ashland Community Preservation Commitee (CPC) funds. 

Q: Will any taxpayers money be used? 
A: Part of funding will come from the capital budget and for ongoing maintenance we will            share town resources with other non profits and fundraising.

Q: May people/dogs from other towns attend?
A: Yes

Q: Is there a process to register to attend or just come?
A: No registration or signup needed to come to the park.
    Dogs are required to be wearing current license tags.

Q: What identification tags will be required?  
A: Yes, your dog should be up-to-date on vaccinations and have associated dog tags. 

Q: I am disabled, will the park be ADA compliant?  
A: Yes

Q: Do you have a website?  How can I learn more about The Ashland Bark Park?
A: Yes, we have a website - www.ashlandbarkpark.org where we have updates on events,                fundraisers and other information.

Q: May I bring my children?  
A: Children under 15 years old will not be allowed inside the park due to safety reasons.

Q: How can company donations be done?
A: One way is through Benevity.com. Your employer may provide matching through "gift" matching which would require you filling out and submitting a matching form provided by your employer and there is also direct Corporate Donatation as well. 

Q: How/where can I donate?
A: Donations are welcome via PayPal or Venmo and we also take cash and check.




Q: I would like to volunteer in some capacity.  Do you have meetings?  
A: email us: ashlanddpc@gmail.com

Q: How big will the dog park be?
A: The dog park will be approx .46 acres.

Q: Will there be picnic areas in the dog park?
A: No food (human or dog) will be allowed inside the park. 

Q: Will the park provide shaded areas?
A: Yes, there will be natural shading provided by trees.

Q: Will there be separate areas for different size dogs?
A: Yes, the park with have a section for large dogs (17,000sft)  and a section for small dogs (2500sft.