Areas of Focus: Peacebuilding and conflict prevention, Community economic development
Activity Type:
Community Development: General
Summary: Phase one (fencing) of community dog park construction
The project we are proposing is an enclosed Dog Park we are calling Joy Place at the River Walk. The River Walk is a developing natural setting park that provides the only public access to the Wind River in Riverton, with a one-mile paved walkway and picnicking opportunities. The Riverton Rotary Club has, in the past, been a part of the effort to develop this space where both visitors and locals might enjoy nature close to town. We built a large, 3-tiered brick/stone fire pit some years ago, where people can gather for campfires and large group (100ish) activities. We'd like to draw more visitors to this area on a more regular basis. Runners and walkers currently use the path, many with their canine buddies. The dog park would allow these visitors to spend more time in the area, while having a safe place to let their dogs off leash. It would also attract many more visitors to the area. There are no other dog parks in the city or surrounding areas.
It is our belief that Joy Place would encourage community goodwill and peace as people find a new way to socialize while experiencing the joy that dogs-at-play create. The park connects well to other assets that both tourists and locals can enjoy, including the county fairgrounds, heritage museum, the Wind River and the Rails-To-Trails walkway. As such, Joy Place would be another positive asset for developing the community. (Please see attached document for full story on community consensus-building, project timeline,etc.)
This project includes efforts from multiple entities throughout the community which we will be coordinating. The land for the Dog Park is provided by the City of Riverton. Engineering of the project is being provided, pro bono, as well as site and surface preparation (and boulder placement for a kids play area). Additionally, the project will also serve as an industrial teaching experience for students of the Wind River Job Corps.
This funding request, if granted, will cover the material costs of chain link fencing for two compartments (one for big and one for small dogs) of a 100' x 300' space with two double gated entrances. Club members and other volunteers will install the fencing. This project is foundational to other efforts already underway to provide water fountains, sponsored clean-up stations and other amenities to augment the park. We are currently requesting Placemaking Grant funds from the state, as well as a district grant from 5440.
Increased socialization and public health benefits of the area are primary benefits to this project as it will provide a safe place to let dogs run off leash, a nice gathering place along the river for tourists, families and groups (clubs to classrooms), and a modicum of security for other area assets. The City of Riverton will be maintaining the property (as it does now), including the doggy clean-up stations.
This project is another phase of a continuing effort for both the dog park and the larger park as a whole, and serves as the total dog park project's foundation. Success stories will be recorded on our Joy Place Facebook page, as other community groups and individuals augment the dog park with large projects (like covered areas, park benches and water fountains) as well as small projects (like agility and entertainment elements for the dogs, tree planting, photo backdrops, etc.) The larger projects mentioned are already in the early planning stages by other local community advocates. We expect those advocates to develop the augmenting projects over the course of the next 5 years.
Completed
This project is "Completed". This means the project has been implemented and the report was accepted by the district leadership. The project will stay listed on this website as a testimony of the achievements of the project partners.
System Entry: Project reverted to "Submitted" - Kyle Butterfied, Secretary added to the list of signatories.
7-Jan-19
System Entry
System Entry: Project signed by Kyle Butterfied, Secretary.
12-Jan-19
by Randy Looper
System Entry: Signature Process cancelled by user.
30-Jan-19
by Cathy Cline
System Entry: Project sent for club signatures.
30-Jan-19
by Cathy Cline
System Entry: Project signed by Cathy Cline.
31-Jan-19
System Entry
System Entry: Project signed by Kyle Butterfied, Secretary.
31-Jan-19
by Randy Looper
System Entry: Project approved by the District Approval Committee.
5-Feb-19
by Bill Kehl
System Entry: Check for DDF payment issued by Foundation Treasurer.
25-Jul-19
by Randy Looper
Please provide an update on this project. If it is complete you need to complete the final report found on the District website, sign it and upload it and copies of the receipts to the documents area. If you have questions please email or call me at 970-629-0654.
16-Oct-19
by Randy Looper
Please provide an update on this project. If it is complete you need to complete the final report found on the District website, sign it and upload it and copies of the receipts to the documents area. If you have questions please email or call me at 970-629-0654.
29-Jan-20
by Randy Looper
Cathy,
Please enter a quarterly update on the status of this project in the the history log.
9-Apr-20
by Randy Looper
Cathy,
Please enter a quarterly update on the status of this project in the the history log.
12-Oct-20
by Randy Looper
Cathy,
You need to enter a quarterly update on the status of this project in the history log section of this grant.
18-Jan-21
by Kyle Butterfied, Secretary
The dog park project is still open and pending completion. The pandemic and the increase in project material costs have delayed our club's ability to finalize the construction of the park. However, we are still committed to bringing our community its first dog park. Wind River Job Corps has agreed to donate labor and equipment to build the park, but their campus has unfortunately been locked down due to COVID. Once things open up, we can reschedule Job Corps to mobilize to the park location to grade and prep the site. In the mean time, the club is working with the city and other community organizations to help cover the increased cost of materials. Of note, the club was recently contacted by a family willing to donate funds as a memorial to their daughter who recently passed away.
5-Jul-21
by Randy Looper
Cathy,
You need to enter a quarterly update on the status of this project in the history log section of this grant.
14-Oct-21
by Randy Looper
Cathy or Kyle,
Can you please enter a history log update as to where you are with this project.
30-Nov-21
by Kyle Butterfied, Secretary
Riverton Rotary Club is pleased to report the long awaited dog park is nearing completion. Just yesterday, it received the final necessary parts to complete the fence. Materials were ordered in May of 2021 from a local vendor. Unfortunately, this vendor has still not been able to deliver all of the requested items. A partial delivery of materials was made in August and September. In October, the club was able to find a second vendor to complete and deliver the outstanding material order (fence posts, caps, etc.). Job Corps students were not able to provide in-kind labor to grade and prepare the park site. City of Riverton crews were able to fill in for them and have completed the site work and delivery of wood chips. The club anticipates the completion of the fence in the next two weeks.
30-Nov-21
by Randy Looper
Kyle,
Thanks for the update. Just a reminder that when the project is completed you need to complete a District final report and upload that and the receipts from the project to the documents area. To find the report form go to this address https://rotary5440.org/page/district-amp-global-grants
The report form is found at the bottom of the page under "District grant Links".
8-Apr-22
by Randy Looper
Kyle,
Can you please do a quarterly update as to the updated status of your dog park project.
Randy
5-Jul-22
by Kyle Butterfied, Secretary
Final report uploaded toady. Thank you District 5440 for your support of this community project and for your patience as we worked over a period of several years for its completion.
6-Jul-22
by Randy Looper
System Entry: Project has been implemented and final report uploaded.
6-Jul-22
by Randy Looper
System Entry: Final report approved by the District Approval Committee.