www.animalwelfaresociety.org - The Animal Welfare Society

The Kennebunk Dog Park is a town of Kennebunk recreational facility operated for the benefit of the greater Kennebunk community including the towns of Kennebunk, West Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel. The park provides a safe, fenced, natural environment where dogs can exercise and socialize off-leash. It is free and open to the public every day from dawn to dusk.

A generous gift to the Animal Welfare Society of West Kennebunk in 2004 initiated the park concept. The Animal Welfare Society worked to establish this public park by inviting the community to get involved. An enthusiastic group formed the Kennebunk Dog Park Committee. The town of Kennebunk responded to this citizen initiative by allocating and preparing the Sea Road site as a permanent location and by agreeing to provide regular trash pick-up at the park.

The all-volunteer Kennebunk Dog Park Committee manages the park. They coordinate administrative matters, maintain the grounds and raise funds to keep things going. The Animal Welfare Society is represented on the Committee and continues to be a major supporter. The AWS can receive tax-deductible contributions for the Kennebunk Dog Park. The AWS has also agreed to serve as a communication link with the Committee to relay concerns and suggestions. The Committee welcomes all of those interested in joining the effort to make this a great canine park!

On Saturday, August 9 a new gazebo was dedicated to the memory of Gordon and Anna Robinson at the park. The gazebo was a gift from the Gordon Robinson Scholarship Fund. The Robinsons were both animal lovers whose lives were greatly enriched by the companionship of their dogs.

Use of the facility is at your own risk. The following rules apply for safety and enjoyment of the Park:

Latch Gate Securely
Leash Dogs Entering and Exiting
Valid Tags Required
No Prong/Spike Collars
Dogs must be 6 Months or Older
No Sick Dogs or Dogs in Heat
No Children Under 12 Years of Age Allowed in Fenced Area
Dogs Must be Under Owner Control at All Times
Owners Must Accompany Dogs Inside Fenced Area
Maximum Two Dogs Per Owner; Owner Must Carry One Leash Per Dog
Owners Must Pick Up and Dispose of Waste
Dog Toys Discouraged
No Smoking, Food, Alcohol or Glass Containers
No Digging
No Excessive or Aggressive Barking

THE KENNEBUNK DOG PARK HEALTH ADVISORY NOTICE
Please be advised that two intestinal diseases, Giardia and Coccidia, both intestinal parasites that are found in nature may or may not be present in the soil of the Kennebunk Dog Park. Contact with the feces of a wild or domestic animal that is infected can allow this disease to be transmitted to you or your pet.
They are often transmitted to other animals through water, puddles or streams they have been contaminated. If left untreated, severe health problems can arise.These diseases are zoonotic meaning that they can infect humans as well as animals. Concerns regarding these diseases should be discussed with your own Doctors and Veterinarians
To minimize the risks of exposure:*

WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN
* DO NOT ALLOW YOUR PET TO DRINK FROM SHARED WATER BOWLS OR POOLS
* TALK WITH YOUR VETERINARIAN ABOUT THIS, AND OTHER OUTDOOR HEALTH RISKS AND FOLLOW THEIR ADVICE.
* TALK WITH YOUR VETERINARIAN IF YOUR PET IS: * LETHARGIC
* NOT EATING
* DIARRHEA
* PLEASE , PLEASE, ALWAYS PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOG AND REMIND OTHERS TO DO THE SAME

Good Dogs!

Owners are legally responsible for all bodily injury and property damage caused by their dog.

If a bite occurs, notify Animal Control Officer via Kennebunk Police at 985-6121

Good People!

Operation of The Kennebunk Dog Park is totally dependent upon voluntary contribution of goods, services and money. Ongoing expenses include the cost of such items as doggie bags, fence repairs, printing, postage, equipment and other supplies. A Kennebunk Dog Park Fund has been established at the Animal Welfare Society, a non-profit organization. If you would like to make a contribution to The Kennebunk Dog Park Fund, please call for more information, or make checks payable to the Animal Welfare Society with an indication that the money is to go to the Kennebunk Dog Park Fund. Volunteers are also welcome to get involved!

The Kennebunk Dog Park is sponsored by the Animal Welfare Society and Operated by The Kennebunk Dog Park Committee.

Contact info: The Dog Park Committee, c/o The Animal Welfare Society, P.O. Box 43 Holland Road, West Kennebunk, ME 04094, 985-3244, ext. 106 or awsedr@animalwelfaresociety.org

Dog Park Committee minutes: April 2008

Dog Park Committee minutes: May 2008

Dog Park Committee minutes: June 2008

Dog Park Committee minutes: July 2008

Dog Park Committee minutes: August 2008

Dog Park Committee minutes: September 2008

Dog Park Committee minutes: October 2008

Dog Park Committee minutes: April 2009

Dog Park Committee minutes: June 2009