Dog playground equipmen

What do dog owners love? Dog parks and dog amenities where their dogs can burn off steam. There's a list of essential dog playground equipment that will make any dog park a success.

(By the way, here's a free and complete dog park guide on how to create your own popular play space for dogs and their owners).

If you are a park manager or a facility manager here is one number you really need to know - nearly 40% of ALL households in the US own a dog.

Think of the great service you can provide to nearly half the citizens in your area if you add a dog park. Dog parks are a great place where dogs can exercise, socialize with other dogs, learn obedience lessons and just blow off all that pent-up energy.

Research shows that 55% of parks departments now also manage a dog park.

If funds are not available, you can be sure to find thousands of passionate dog lovers in any town who can form a non-profit group to raise money.

Dog playground equipment comes in many forms

Here's a list of dog playground equipment and standard items that are a must for any successful dog park:

Signage - every dog park needs clearly visible signs listing all the rules that people are to follow to make the dog park a pleasant, safe, clean and conflict-free space.

Trash receptacles - dog owners generate trash and dogs generate waste. You need a full-sized trash receptacle to handle all this activity.

Waste stations - dog loves visiting dog parks but unfortunately, they bring quite a bit of poop with them. You want to make sure you have plenty of handy waste stations and you want to make sure those stations are fully stocked at all times with an excess of waste bags. This will keep the dog park clean and sanitary.

Bench - every dog park needs a park bench where the owners can sit while their dogs scurry around.

Post -you don't need a leash in a legit dog park but owners do need a place where they can hang their leashes. Here's a place for that.

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Jumps - dogs love to run and jump. Use a simple apparatus that lets them do that and can be adjusted for all sizes and skills.

Three and two-hoop jumps - these jumps offer different levels for different dogs.

Steps - a series of steps for dogs to walk up and down. Be sure they are treated with a slip-resistant coating.

Tables - an elevated, perforated table is a great resting place for dogs or a place for owners to teach commands. Make sure these elevated platforms are treated with a finish that is urine-resistant and can be gripped by dog paws.

Tunnel crawls - traditionally dogs love to hunt and explore. A tunnel is a controlled place where a dog can go through without getting dirty or stuck.

Ramps - fun to go up and fun to go down.

Fire Hydrant - not a necessity, but this popular piece of dog park equipment needs no explanation.

Dog Park Kits - consider seeking a package deal with a variety of dog playground equipment to save money.

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Dog parks are on the rise in the US. According to a recent article in National Recreation and Parks Association website, there are 1,200 dog parks in the country. It is now the fastest growing feature in parks.

When you consider the number of people who own a pooch, it's a no-brainer to add a dog park. Plus dog parks aren't only for canines. They are also a great place for owners to meet and socialize.

Dog parks are becoming so popular in fact, that many multi-family communities are adding them as well.  It's a great draw for renters and another source of revenue. Some shopping centers are even adding dog parks to attract customers.

Consider the massive number of dogs in this country - now at 77.8 million according to Statista. People are extremely passionate about their dogs. Many dogs are stuck indoors nearly all day. That's why dog parks are such a big hit. Turn a space into a canine success story by providing a dog park with the right amenities and activities.

Note: The Park and Facilities Catalog offers a full line of standard dog park equipment - pet waste stations, doggie drinking fountains, dog park signs and dog playground equipment such as hoop jumps, stepping "bones," hurdles, etc.