Ohlone Dog Park
Do they get slides and a jungle gym? No, but they do get a place to run around and sniff each other's butts! Man, dogs love to stick their noses in each other's rears!
Ohlone Dog Park in Berkeley was created in 1983--acknowledged as the first in the country and probably world. I remember when the long strip of land was called the Hearst Strip (the street runs parallel) and it was a long abandoned railroad right of way. Funky.
Ohlone Dog Park in Berkeley was created in 1983--acknowledged as the first in the country and probably world. I remember when the long strip of land was called the Hearst Strip (the street runs parallel) and it was a long abandoned railroad right of way. Funky.
A tribute to the founder, Doris Richards, Jet Likes it!
Apparently, a group of People's Park refugees claimed the area--I suppose they needed another place to sleep and deal drugs?--but a group of dog lovers came up with this idea. Led by Doris Richards, an active group was formed. Similarly, the neighbors have been trying to keep the barking dogs quiet for years.
I love taking our two dogs to Ohlone. It is close to home and they really seem to enjoy the sniffing and running. When they return home they seem happy and tired. And quiet.
Happy Dogs on the Drive home
Many scoffed at the attention given to dogs, by giving them a park. Including me. However, the park helps create a community for humans to hang out with like-minded folks and a place for the canines to have a little fun.
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