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10/7/20
RE: Item #2 - Parks and Rec Master Plan update High Priority for Dog Parks makes sense
Dear Commissioners,
As you deliberate on recreational priorities for the Master Plan update we want to continue sharing why making
enclosed dog parks a high priority makes sense:
1) The City of San Luis Obispo has over 13,000 dogs that have no enclosed place to go off-leash;
2) The City has 11 existing parks that could carve out an enclosed dog park (1/2 acre or larger) without hindering
existing activities within these parks;
3) An enclosed dog park caters to almost all ages (small children would need adult supervision);
4) Dog Park improvements a) have relatively low costs (see following worksheet on material costs); b) can be done
in small increments once basic components (fence, water, all weather surface) are installed, and c) are low tech
(which can work well with volunteer organizations that are willing to provide the labor and/or materials);
5) Wherever dog parks are constructed, they will promote walkability within the immediate area, which is a long-
standing City goal;
6) There is an organization (Friends of SLO City Dog Parks) willing to help the City to achieve this unmet need. This
group is also in the process of becoming a 501(c) non-profit group to help raise funds once an enclosed dog park
is approved within the City.
Thank you for your continued support to improve the quality of life for the citizens (and canine companions) of San Luis
Obispo.
John McKenzie
Friends of SLO City Dog Parks
Dog Park Amenities (based on a ½-acre enclosed dog park)
Essential elements (following items, unless specified, are for material costs only, prices rounded up to
include tax, prices obtained from Home Depot website on 3/5/20)
Prepare Plans cost TBD
Site Preparation cost TBD likely very minimal in most parks; survey/mark boundaries
(1)
Fencing
$80,
4x4x6 pressure treated posts (8.5/100 ft @ $9 ea) = $76.50,
top and base pressure treated boards (17/100ft @$6.50) = $125,
support member
1/2 lb $3), screws (1 lb/$7) = $10
) = $36
Subtotal material costs per 100 ft. = $380
Perimeter fence for ½ acre (1t = $2,429
Big/small dog separator fence 100 ft. = $380
Top cap (optional $930
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(1)
Entries with double gates (4 needed): each location costs : -
- $75 x 2 = $150;
15 cu ft. concrete /0.675 = 23 90lb bags of concrete ($4 ea) = $92;
$22.50;
- ) = $72
Subtotal per entry = $337 x four locations = $1,348
Vehicle gates (2)-chain link 2- @ $130 ea = $260
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Ground cover Option 1 wood chips 3 $350 to $600/1000 sf X 22 = $7,700 to
$13,200 for material, delivery and labor (if city provides wood chips, cost could be $0 if volunteers spread)
Option 2 grass costs TBD may already exist
Trash receptacles (one large at each entry (2) @ $30 ea) - $60
Stand alone Waste bag dispenser and disposal bin (8) @$300 ea - $2,400
Signage (dog park sign large (1), rules sign large (2), internal info signs (8)) - cost TBD
Water spigots/water lines (2/3 for large dog, 1 for small dog) cost TBD
Total of above items with costs $14,577 - $20,077
Top cap (optional ; 1lb deck screws ($7)) = $937
With city supervision, many of the above items could be installed with volunteer help, if allowed.
Optional elements
All of the following optional elements could be probably added at little or no cost to the City. They are mostly
independent of each other, and could be installed at anytime. All of the following are included because each will add to
the positive dog park experience for the dog and human alike. None of the following require specialized people to
install beyond basic skills. Some limited oversight by the City at times may be appropriate. If the materials are provided,
volunteers with a basic DIY skill set could be used. Friends of SLO City Dog Parks could solicit such volunteers, should the
City desire. A dedication/memorial program could also be developed where an individual (usually someone who has lost
a favorite companion) would pay for one of the following items and a commemorative/recognition plaque would be
installed with the item. Also, Cal Poly construction major includes classes that look for small projects ($5,000 or less) that
a class can design and build during the quarter-long (3 months) class most of these items would fit this criteria.
Perimeter (and internal) landscaping including memorial trees most would be placed outside fence, with one
Water tubs would need to be on raised platform with good drainage all around suggest 2 in big dog section
Obstacle/agility equipment one in big dog section
Toys/balls w/ storage bins at least one in each section
Benches 5-6 in big dog area, 2 in small dog areancrete;
Tables 3-4 in big dog area, 1-2 in small dog area
ADA walkway (could be combined with a fundraising effort, such as inscribing a person/ company/ dog memorial
or recognition on the individual bricks to be used as the walkway); should have one in each section
Info kiosk (1)
Entry Signage (1)
Supplemental entry gate features (covered roof, etc.) (up to 4)
Shade/wind protection structures (up to one in each section)
Bathrooms (many existing parks already have these)
Parking (many existing parks already have this)
Storage shed for maintenance/other equipment (1)
Maintenance equipment (shovels, wheel barrow, rakes, broom, etc.)
Wash-off station very useful if tubs are being used and/or all-weather groundcover is not grass (one in big dog
section)
Surveillance camera (would need electricity and to be mounted on a tall pole)
Dedication element could be above mentioned walkway or part of other element (e.g., wind protection )
Electrical
Ongoing Maintenance Costs will vary depending on the type of ground cover and other amenities, as well as how
much ongoing volunteer help will be available.