An Update! We presented to the Petaluma Parks and Recreation department and it went great! They understand the need, the communities desires and frustrations.
They have offered an open space area beside the Petaluma Airport to assess for our needs; the first named the Airport Open Space (the triangle shaped section with public access off the bend at Appaloosa Circle) and then the Washington Creek Open Space that spans from the Airport Open Space to Washington Creek. This is 21/2 acres and we are working on understanding if this space is feasible and what the costs would be to create a safe and well managed dog park for Petaluma.
We feel very excited by the Parks & Recs wanting to partner with Petaluma Dog Park Project to make a safe and fun Dog Park for our town.
Currently we are in need of donations to do the ground work to get our Project moving. If you’ like to donate or recommend a business that would like to be a Founding Friend of the Dog Park please email us at petalumadogparkproject@gmail.com
Safe. Welcoming. Community-Focused.
We believe dog parks are more than recreation spaces—they strengthen community connection, support mental and physical health, and improve quality of life for residents of all ages.
Petaluma is a dog-loving community, yet many residents feel our current dog-friendly spaces fall short in safety, accessibility, and overall experience. We’re a community-led committee advocating for a modern, thoughtfully designed dog park that better serves both residents and their dogs.
- Take our Survey about Petaluma Dog Parks
- Our proposal to Petaluma Parks and Rec and our community Petaluma Dog Park Advocates Proposal
- Become a part of the Petaluma Dog Park Advocates – email Deannaleedawson@gmail.com
Why We Started This Effort
We are a group of Petaluma residents who believe our city deserves a safe, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed dog park.
Our committee was formed to:
- Gather community feedback
- Assess current dog park offerings
- Research successful models in neighboring communities
- Identify potential locations and design priorities
- Advocate for funding and city support
Help Shape the Future of Dog Spaces in Petaluma
Your voice matters. We’re collecting feedback from residents about:
- Safety concerns
- Current park experiences
- Desired features
- Accessibility needs
- Potential locations
- Community priorities
Survey Details
- Takes 2–3 minutes
- Open to all Petaluma residents
- Anonymous responses welcome
Share Survey with friends as well please! Petaluma Dog Parks Survey
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