Welcome to Lakeview Dog Park
Take a look at the Dog Park design, and help us cross the finish line!
We're currently at $800K raised. We just need $150K more to get there with your help!
Sponsor A Tile Program
We're currently at $800K raised. We just need $150K more to get there with your help!
We're breaking ground this fall!
The Lakeview Dog Park referendum passed with over 80% support on the ballot for the Nov 8, 2022 general election, winning every single precinct! Since that time, we have worked closely with Alderman Bennett Lawson, our other elected officials, and the Park District to make Lakeview Dog Park a reality. Engineering has already started, and we have over $600K committed in a mix of public and private funding, including $100K from the Alderman's menu money funds.
Benefits of a dog park include:
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Reduce congestion and collisions on area sidewalks and running/biking trails
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Corral dogs in a fenced location where they are not disturbing other areas and users of the park
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Provide a safe, fenced area with a water source for owners to exercise and socialize their dogs
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Reduce incidence of unclaimed pet waste in the public way
Please lend your support to help us make this happen! Thank you!
Lakeview Dog Park Council & Friends
What's in each phase?
Phase 1
Thanks to the $700K currently committed, the park will include the full design except with a few missing features due to a $250K shortfall. The park will still be usable and open to the public thanks to your efforts.
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Alderman Lawson has committed an additional $100K towards this goal. We need to raise $150K to get phase 2 elements completed.
Phase 2
We will build the remaining features needed to make this park a stand-out experience:
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Astroturf
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Water fountain & runnel feature
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Lighting
If we can get this money raised before the contract gets awarded (approx. end of August), these remaining elements will be included as part of Phase 1. This is where your help is still needed!
How can you help?
If you're interested in helping us reach our goal, here are some ways you can help!
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Buy a tile - If you have a pup or family member you'd like to honor, please consider purchasing a tile on our wall!
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Recurring donations - For the angels who simply love dogs and just want to donate money to the cause!
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Sponsorship program - If your business would benefit from having a well-maintained and modern dog park in the neighborhood, we would be willing to work with you to make this a reality!
Recurring Donations
Sponsorships are limited!
If you're interested in donating larger amounts, please reach out to us to discuss alternate giving and sponsorship options. We are down to a handful of sponsorships left!
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We'll have a brass plaque recognizing large donors, along with a tile on the wall and opportunities to sponsor features in the park, along with a name plate and QR code to your business or organization.
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For tax purposes, Lakeview Dog Park, Inc. NFP (EIN: 84-2161284), is organized as an Illinois not-for-profit corporation and has received federal tax exempt status pursuant to Section 501(c)(3). Your charitable donation is tax exempt to the full extent allowed by law.
Volunteer
We have worked with many people over the past 8 years. We are all volunteers. Please consider helping if you can:
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Spend a couple hours next week planting yard signs (3 to 5 people)
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Fundraise to help raise the last $150K and work with businesses to establish sponsorships through the brick program or individual features (3 people)
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Join the Council to help lead and manage the dog park both now and after it's open to collaborate and communicate with supporters, the Alderman's office, and the Park District (2 people)