We are no longer updating this site. We know some of you are getting bounced around a bit. However, if you want to endure one more click, you can visit our new site at http://www.stdoa.ca/. Thanks.
Our little dog park in the woods.
Incredible aerial photos by Corey Casimir of St. Thomas from his flying machine, a powered Para Glider. Looking south, in about the center of the photo, you can just barely see people standing in a small clearing. Right above them to the south is the Old Talbot Rd. with the trails curving off the end into the Lions Club Dog Park. A white van is in the parking lot due southeast, and Kettle Creek is to the north, which is the boundary of the park. In the background to the south is the old train trestle. This is a historic part of town going back well over 150 years, at the intersection of creeks and roads. More photos on the Dog Park page.
The Grand Opening/Leash Cutting of the Lions Club Dog Park will be held on Saturday & Sunday, May 22 & 23, 2010.
The Lions Club Dog Park is located at 25 Talbot St. just west of the Jumbo Statue in St. Thomas, Ontario. Please note: on Google Maps the address is 40038 Fingal Rd., St. Thomas, Ontario.
This St. Thomas off-leash dog park is managed by the City of St. Thomas Parks and Rec Dept. and the St. Thomas Dog Owners Association.
News
- VP Joe Spencer continues to work with City Parks and Rec Dept. to address issues related to the startup and day to day operation of the park.
- The new Domain Name stdoa.ca has been registered and a new website is under development.
- Memberships continue to increase almost daily and fundraising continues.
- Signage is awaiting a final draft from the City of St. Thomas.
- There continue to be problems with people bringing small children, bringing too many dogs to look after (limit is three), and also not cleaning up after their pet.
Dog Park Rules as posted by the City are on the Info & Newsletter page.
Did You Know?
Private (members only) Dog Parks are gaining popularity in the US. It is only a matter of time till they start showing up in our area. More info on the Links page.
Recent Photos
Kenda - a four year old Black Lab.
Iams Photo Contest with Canadian Living Magazine has prizes of up to $800
Photo submissions will be accepted by mail until Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Photo and video submissions will be accepted online until Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Online voting will begin Thursday, April 1, 2010. http://www.petcontest2010.canadianliving.com/
Our original logo of The St. Thomas Dog Park Association is still available on excellent hats and a one colour version is available on Ts and Sweats.
The sale of these donated items helps with the enormous startup costs of the park
All Breed Canine Rescue is defending its title in the Rescue Site Shelter Challenge. They were #1 in Ontario last year.
Our Purpose
The St. Thomas Dog Owners Association promotes off leash dog parks in St. Thomas and, with the City of St. Thomas, maintains the Lions Club Dog Park. STDOA encourages responsible dog ownership and supports the welfare of dogs.
For information on Membership please go to the Contacts page.
For information on Membership please go to the Contacts page.
