MILWAUKEE – Fundraisers for the first public dog park in downtown Milwaukee kicked off on Wednesday, August 18 with the launch of a new website and fundraising portal – mkedogpark.com.
Milwaukee Downtown, BID # 21, Historic Third Ward BID # 2, Downtown Neighbors Association (DNA) and other partners are working on the construction of the new dog park under I-794 between the Milwaukee River and Plankinton Avenue along Clybourn Street.
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A press release said the empty site would be converted into a 12,000-square-foot dog walk with a publicly accessible Riverwalk extension. Suggested features of the GRAEF-designed park include separate small and large dog areas, artificial turf with irrigation to ensure cleanliness, water stations, agility stations, public art, and opportunities for community programs and celebrity donor recognition.
The donation categories on the project’s website vary widely to accommodate all levels of support, with some of the categories going along with Dog Park Swag and local donor recognition. Donations over $ 2,500 can be coordinated directly through Milwaukee Downtown, Inc. All donations will support the advance development, construction, maintenance and operation of the dog park in the city center.
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Dog park in downtown Milwaukee
A new dog park could soon be built in downtown Milwaukee, the first of its kind in the area. You can help the city raise funds for its construction.
The organizers plan to raise an estimated $ 750,000 through donations and sponsorship to make the dog park project a success. Applicable funding opportunities are also being pursued.
Further information on the project, a portal for tax-deductible donations and sponsorship opportunities can be found at mkedogpark.com.
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