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Barker Days is back at H2O’Brien Park O’brien Park Parker CO
Posted by: | CommentsParker residents just love their dogs and the Town of Parker is here to help. Barker Days is here again, an opportunity to spend the day with your dog at the park and the pool. This highly anticipated celebration of dogs is happening as O’Brien Park ball field and the H2O’brien pool are turned over to the dogs as a temporary dog park and doggie dipping pond.
September 11, 2010
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
O’Brien Park & H2O’Brien Pool
Parker & Mainstreet, Parker CO
Fee: $5 residents per dog $7 non-residents per dog their accompanying humans are free.
It is HIGHLY recommended that you pre-register your dog for this event. They have and will sell out! Pre-Registration link
Dogs (and their humans) who pre-register will have expedited check in and receive a “doggie bag” of treats, courtesy of local businesses. For additional event information, call Meagan Parker Recreation Center at 303.841.4500 or email mnakashima@parkeronline.org.
Kids are welcome at the event however all dogs MUST have an adult present. (18 or older)
The event includes:
- - Dog Demonstrations
- - Doggie paddle in the neutralized, dog-only pool
- - Chase balls and frisbees in the baseball fields
- - Enter speed and trick contests
- - Check out the agility course and demonstrations
- - Little guys can romp in the small dog play area
- - Rub noses with local, dog-friendly businesses
H2O’brien pool will have been closed for the season to humans and all chemicals neutralized so that it’s now dog-friendly. Even if you don’t have a dog, watching the happy splashing dogs in the pool is a treat for everyone.
A separate play area will be provided for small dogs under 25 pounds that prefer to play with friends their own size.
Please read all the rules below to make this a safe event for all dogs, kids and dog owners.
“In order to ensure a fun and safe event, owners are asked to follow certain guidelines at the event.”
All dogs must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.
- Please, no more than two dogs per adult.
- Kids are welcome at the event, but may not be solely responsible for any dog and should be closely supervised.
- Dogs must wear a current rabies tag and ID tag at all times.
- Dogs are able to run freely within event boundaries, but it is important to keep a watchful eye on your dog.
- Owners are liable for their pets’ behavior and are responsible for keeping their dogs under control and within event boundaries.
- Leashes are required outside of the fenced event area and should be kept handy at all times.
- Owners are responsible for picking up after their own dogs; disposable bags will be provided.
- Dogs in heat, puppies under four months or who have not had final shots, aggressive dogs and dogs who are sick may not attend. The owner of any dog displaying mounting behavior must immediately leash and remove the dog from the situation.
- Owners are liable for their pets and are responsible for keeping their dogs within event boundaries.
Photos by: Patty Howe & The Town of Parker from Barker Days 2009
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Barker Days in Parker CO is back!
Posted by: | CommentsParker Colorado is a going to the dogs! September 19, 2009 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at O’Brien Park… Parker Road and Mainstreet.
A much anticipated event by dogs and dog owners alike, Parker is once again hosting Barker Days! The event will feature a temporary dog park in the O’Brien Park ball field and H2O’Brien Pool, dog demonstrations, contests and dog-related vendors.
Dogs and their owners should come to O’Brien Park for canine fun and socialization. Dogs can take a dip in the pool (closed to humans for the season and neutralized to be dog-friendly), chase balls and frisbees on the baseball field, check out the agility course and demonstrations, enter speed and trick contests and rub noses with local dog-related service providers. A separate play area will be provided for small dogs under 25 pounds that prefer to play with friends their own size.
Please check the Parkerrec website for the full details!
Registration for Barker Days is $5 per dog for Parker residents, $7 for nonresidents; humans are free. Due to the popularity of this event, it is highly recommended that you pre-register at www.ParkerRec.com.
Registration the day of the event will be on a space-available basis. Dogs who pre-register will have expedited check-in and receive a “doggie bag” of treats courtesy of local businesses. For additional event information, call the Parker Recreation Center at 303.841.4500.
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Volunteers Needed for Parker’s Third Annual Barker Days Event!
Posted by: | CommentsThe Parker Recreation Department is gearing up for another great Barker
Days event on Saturday, Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and we are
looking for a few brave souls to help us out. With all the happy dogs
running around, there are bound to be a few… um… accidents!
We are currently looking for about a dozen volunteers to assist
throughout the day to clean up unintended messes, help with crowd control,
answer basic questions and perform other general duties. This is a
perfect opportunity for a civic group or service organization to work
together and make a difference keeping our parks clean and to make this event
a huge success.
Interested parties can contact Brett Haydin at 303.805.3264 or by email
at bhaydin@parkeronline.org. Volunteers will be provided a lunch,
exclusive t-shirt and our heartfelt thanks! We look forward to your
participation!
Barker Days will feature a temporary dog park in the O’Brien Park ball
field and H2O’Brien Pool, dog demonstrations, contests and dog-related
vendors.
Barker Days – Back by Popular Demand 2007
Posted by: | CommentsRegister Now For Barker Days!
Tails are wagging all over town in anticipation of Parker’s third
annual Barker Days event on Saturday, Sept. 8 at O’Brien Park. The event
will feature a temporary dog park in the O’Brien Park ball field and
H2O’Brien Pool, dog demonstrations, contests and dog-related vendors.
Dogs and their owners can come to O’Brien Park between 9 a.m. and 3
p.m. for canine fun and socialization. Dogs can take a dip in the pool
(closed to humans for the season and neutralized to be dog-friendly),
chase balls on the baseball field, enter contests, test their skills on an
agility course and rub noses with local dog-related service providers.
A separate play area will be provided for small dogs under 25 pounds
that prefer to play with friends their own size.
Registration for Barker Days is $5 per dog for Parker residents, $7 for
nonresidents; humans are free. Due to the popularity of this event, it
is highly recommended that you pre-register for this event through
Parker Recreation’s online registration system, www.ParkerRec.com.
Registration the day of the event will be on a space-available basis. Dogs who
pre-register will have expedited check-in and receive a “doggie bag”
of treats courtesy of local businesses.
For additional event information, contact Meagan at 303.841.4500 or
mnakashima@parkeronline.org.
September 2006 Parker colorado Events
Posted by: | Comments5th Annual Cemetary Walk at the Parker Cemetery
9/24/2006 1:00 PM – 9/24/2006 3:00 PM
Parker Cemetery, located on Parker Road north of Mainstreet
The Parker Area Historical Society (PAHS) will present its fifth annual Cemetery Walk at the Parker Cemetery off Highway 83, on Sunday, Sept. 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. This event features members of the community adopting the persona of famous pioneers buried in the town cemetery. Each year different grave dwellers are portrayed so that the program remains unique. This project was originally conceived by Nancy Gripman, a member of PAHS. Mike Mulligan, PAHS vice-president, is spearheading the event this year. Refreshments will be provided, and local historian Ben Priest will serve at the entry station to provide background information; PAHS guides will then usher visitors to the various grave sites to hear the pioneers’ stories of life in early Parker. This year’s historical figures will be: George W. Parker, Elizabeth Tallman, David Shaughnessy, Carol and Rose Stroh, and Frank Kime. For more information call 303.663.9119.
Barker Days – 9/23/2006 9:00 AM – 9/23/2006 2:00 PM O’Brien park
Bark Bark, Woof Woof- That means bring your four-legged, furry friends downtown to the pool for some fun splashing and great activities. Dogs must be accompanied by an adult, 18&older. Current Rabies and ID tags are required for all dogs.
