PKC - Item 3B - Dog Park Update
ROSEMEAD
PARKS COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIR AND PARKS COMMISSION FROM: TOM BOECKING, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: MARCH 2, 2021 SUBJECT: UPDATE ON GARVEY PARK DOG PARK
SUMMARY This item is to provide the Parks Commission a progress update for the proposed Dog Park at
Garvey Park. At the direction of the City Council and as a part of the Rosemead 2016-2018 Strategic Plan, staff was asked to evaluate the development of a dog park. Staff identified a portion of Garvey Park as the project location. A grant application was submitted to the California State Parks Department. In October of 2019, staff was notified that the grant application was awarded. Staff received the fully executed contract from the State on January
21, 2020. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Parks Commission review the conceptual design and provide
feedback. DISCUSSION The designated area is at the west side of Garvey Park around the tennis courts which are located
just north of the parking lot on Emerson Place. The City has contracted with David Volz Design Landscape Architecture, Inc to develop a design and plans for the proposed dog park. Attachment A is the first draft of the conceptual design. The park will consist of a big dog area and small dog area separated by a fence. The park will be made of primarily turf and
decomposed granite. A decorative fence will be placed along the existing tennis courts to limit
distraction from the tennis players and dogs. Amenities will consist of three shaded areas, benches, drinking fountains, dog bag dispensers and a dog wash station.
Attachment A: Conceptual Design