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Park supporters
- Texas Department of Transportation
- Texadelphia
- Squires & Co.
- Sambuca
- Paladin Strategic Group
- Mill Creek Homeowner's Association
- Metheny Commercial Lawn Maintenance
- Lizard Lounge
- Lakewood Animal Clinic
- Jennifer Selzer, Big Bark Bakery
- Gay & Lesbian Fund for Dallas
- Farmers Market Tax Increment Finance District
- Downtown Improvement District
- Dogg Paw Pet Services
- Deep Ellum Public Improvement District
- Dallas Park and Recreation Department
- Dallas Creative, Inc.
- Dallas City Council
- Camden Properties
- Barry Annino
- Simi Adelman/Photographer
Every dog has its tale...
The Deep Ellum Dog Park (also known as Bark Park Central) is the result of lots of work by people from all over Dallas, especially the Deep Ellum area in which it is located.
As more people make their homes in Downtown Dallas, it was important that these urban residents have a place for exercising their dogs, enjoying the weather, and just having fun.
With the nearest big city park nearly three miles away, location was extremely important.
Here's a timeline of how the Deep Ellum Dog Park was created...
February, 2002 |
Barry Annino, co-organizer of Bark Park Central, secures approval of the Deep Ellum Public Improvement District for a dog park in the Deep Ellum area. |
March, 2002 |
Jennifer Selzer, the other co-organizer, joins the development process. |
April 24, 2002 |
A meeting was held to determine public support and gain public input on a proposed Dog Park near Deep Ellum. Public support was overwhelming. Paladin Strategic Group volunteered to lend advice, counsel and media support. |
May 2, 2002 |
Dallas Park and Recreation Administration and Finance Committee authorizes the organizers to begin fundraising efforts. |
May 16, 2002 |
Dallas Park and Recreation Board approves the proposed location. Park and Recreation staff and private supporters begin work on logistic and fund raising efforts. Efforts continue through the spring and summer months. |
September, 2002 |
The name Bark Park Central is chosen for the project. |
October 24, 2002 |
Dallas Park and Recreation Board approves the partnership agreement and forwards it to the Dallas City Council for approval |
November 13, 2002 |
Dallas City Council approves five-year public/private agreement paving the way for the second off-leash park in Dallas. Construction begins! |
January 23, 2003 |
Bark Park Central becomes the official name of the off-leash park. |
April 8, 2003 |
Ribbon cutting!!!! |