Archive for October, 2010

Seeking Dog Park Stewards for South Park’s first dog off leash area!

October 27th, 2010

The Off Leash Area Working Committee is seeking citizens interested in serving in a voluntary capacity as  Dog Park Stewards at South Park ‘s first dog off leash area, which is now open at South Park – Bark Park 8457 Dallas Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98108, (206) 679-2060
Deadline: Nov 8, 2010

Stewards will be expected to:

  • Promote and advocate the use of off leash areas;
  • Educate and foster awareness with users with regard to the rules of operation and potential consequences;
  • Participate in activities to increase awareness of responsible dog ownership including licensing, pet care etc;
  • Facilitate  co operation and communication between the park users and deal with minor disputes;
  • Facilitate communication and report through the Off Leash Area Working Committee and municipal staff should issues arise;
  • Day to day minor maintenance including keeping the facility free of dog waste;
  • Maintain a membership list (will contain an MFIPPA consent statement);
  • Participate in an annual review of the management of the off leash area.

If you are interested in serving as a steward at this park, please

Contact Bill Owens spbarkpark@gmail.com and Andres Mantilla – Andres.Mantilla@seattle.gov

Community Forum on the Public Health Impacts of Neighborhood Trucking

October 1st, 2010

Download the Health Impacts of Trucking Forum Flyer

Tuesday, October 19

6:00 pm Info Fair, 6:30 pm Program

Georgetown Campus, South Seattle

Community College, 6737 Corson Ave S

Experts on public health will present research on the impact of diesel emissions, followed by community perspectives on pollution in the South Park and Georgetown Neighborhoods. The Port of Seattle will present information about their environmental programs and the panel will end with a presentation and discussion of potential solutions. » keep reading »

Respond to a survey about the South Park yahoogroup

October 1st, 2010

What are your thoughts about the Your South Park yahoo group? Let us know by responding to this survey.