Middlefield Dog Park

"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole." ~Roger Caras

Home
Directions
Dog Park Rules
Benefits of a Dog Park
In The News
Eagle Project Award
Facts
Friends of the Park
Donate
Contact Us
Site Map

Tyler Sibley
Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project
The Middlefield Dog ParkPark

18 months from concept to completion:

     6 months for Town (and Boy Scout) approvals

    12 months of fundraising & construction

Initial letter to First Selectman Jon Brayshaw Feb 18, 2008

Project plan approved by Boy Scouts May 29, 2008


Commission Meetings Attended:

  • April 10th 2008 Park and Recreation
  • April 15th 2008 Lake Beseck Association
  • April 16th 2008 Inland Wetlands Commission
  • April 22nd 2008 Board of Selectman
  • April 23rd 2008 Planning and Zoning Commission
  • May 8th 2008 Park and Recreation
  • May 20th 2008 Conservation Commission
  • June 17th 2008 Conservation Commission
  • July 22nd 2008 Board of Selectman
  • July 23rd 2008 Planning and Zoning

Fundraising started in Sept 2008 - Total Raised $18,800

$1,718
 Golf Tournament
$1,359
 Bus Trips
$1,255
 Holiday Wreath Sales
$1,150
Old Homes Day Booth
$590
 Doggy Costume Contest
$573
Doggy Photos with Santa
$522
Lake Beseck Association Tag Sale
$95
Doggy Swim Days
$1,151
15 Collection Can Locations
$10,387
Mailings (150 Individual Donations)

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

16 regular members of the Middlefield Dog Owner’s Group
 
Over 50 people helped with fundraising and/or construction
 
Over 1,100 hours were spent on the project
 
Over 1 acre in size, over 1000 feet of 5 foot chain link fence,10 benches,
2 bulletin boards, 2 watering stations
 
Phase I - Small Dog Area - Completed April 1, 2009
Phase II - Large Dog Area - Completed July 17, 2009
 
Each week dozens of dogs and dog owners visit and enjoy the park.