Located in the greater Moon Park Complex: 1845 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Township, PA 15108.
Monday and Tuesday's the park will be closed for maintenance and upkeep.
Our mission with any new public space is to bring everyone together, nurturing our sense of community and we need your help to protect this beautiful new facility.
The Dog park is closed on Monday and Tuesday for general maintenance and “rest and recovery”. The grass is like any other breathing entity that is damaged by foot traffic and waste pressure that occurs when visiting the dog park. By allowing the grass to get two days of rest, we will be able to preserve it for years to come.
As we approach the time of year when we have frosty mornings, the hours of the Dog Park being open will be adjusted. Walking on grass that is frosted over can and more than likely will kill grass. When frost occurs the cells inside the plant are frozen as well, and while adding foot traffic during a frost period will cause those cells to explode ultimately killing the plant.
In terms of the closure of the Dog Park, typically it will remain open unless we are under significant snow cover. However, normal wear and tear of the Dog Park during this time of year can pose threatening challenges for the upcoming Spring.
Why do you ask? The plant and or roots are not taking up any nutrients or water, releasing any gases, or photosynthesizing. It is doing what it knows to survive these seasonal conditions, disregarding the added pressure.
It will more than likely be that the Dog Park will remain open more than it will be announced closed during the winter season. We just wanted to take the opportunity to make you aware of some of the reasoning as to why some events or decisions will transpire in the coming months
LOCATION
The Black Dog Wine Company Dog Park at Moon Park is attached to the greater Moon Park complex (1845 Beaver Grade Road). Vehicle access to the park is across from the new Downes Fire Station on Beaver Grade Road. A pedestrian path will eventually link the Dog Park to the main Moon Park area across Ewing Road. The park will utilize the property to the west of Discovery Field. Many longtime residents may know this area as the Duck Pond. Before the construction of the airport, a pond existed along Beaver Grade Road. This pond offered fishing opportunities in the summer and ice skating in the winter. This area is included in the park lease and will link up to Moon Park through the Brewer Airport Toyota softball fields and the Discovery soccer fields.
Support The Black Dog Wine Company Dog Park at Moon Park!
Join the Pup Lovers Club!
Donate $100 or more to The Black Dog Wine Company Dog Park at Moon Park and receive a commemorative Wag Bag. Your bag includes a pet accessory bag that features the park logo and two collapsible food or water bowls and a reusable bag for treats or waste bags. Also, for your pet is a blue light up LED tag that features the park logo. There's space on the back for your dog's information. This is perfect for those winter afternoons where it gets dark so early. Also, not all of the treats are for the pups! Included as well is a personalized tin of bone shaped mints and a Dog Park supporter window cling and pin.
Click
HERE to join the Pup Lover's Club!
THANK YOU TO THE BLACK DOG WINE COMPANY DOG PARK AT MOON PARK SPONSORS:
Air Ground Xpress, Inc.
Black Dog Wine Company
Bachman Builders
Friendly Paws Pet Resort &
Friendly Paws Littles
Paw & Order Dog Training
Woofles Premier Pet Resort
Valerie Brett
CONTACT
General Dog Park Questions contact, Josh Werner at
jwerner@moontwp.us or 412-262-1703 x 401
Sponsorships & Donations contact, Lauren Madison at lmadison@moontwp.us or 412-262-1703 ext 402
