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Your Survey Results Shared with the ANC

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Thanks so much to all of you who took our survey about the dog park. We had an impressive 64 responses. We shared the survey results with the ANC1-A Board, which relied upon it to draft a letter to the Department of General Services (DGC). which was working to finalize a contract with WMATA to lease the dog park property. Obtaining the letter of support from the ANC was an important step towards finalizing the lease for the property.

We owe a special thanks to new ANC 1-A member Anthony Thomas-Davis. Anthony, who takes his pup to the park, really took the lead in moving forward this important letter from the ANC. We are grateful to him for his leadership and support.

Read the letter from the 11th & Bark Board to the ANC here.

Read the letter from the ANC to DGS here.

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Fill Out the Survey!

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We have great news! DC’s Department of General Service (DGS) has issued its notice of intent to sign the lease with WMATA to obtain the dog park property. This is a big step forward in making the dog park an official DC park!

Now, the ANC wants to hear from you! According to DC ordinance, our Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) gets to weigh in on the lease. In particular, DGS has asked for its opinions regarding recommendations or concerns as to pedestrian safety around the Property, operational hours for the Property, or noise and light pollution generated at the Property. But the ANC would also like to know what you want to see in the park when it is renovated.

To weigh in, please fill out our survey.

While WMATA is leasing the District the property, it does need to reserve a parcel of the property for itself so that it access areas important to train maintenance. Below is a rendering of how WMATA and the District have proposed to divide the property.

5th Annual Dog Photos with Santa (2022 Edition)

Has your furry friend been naughty or nice this year? Time to find out. On Sunday, December 4th from 1pm – 4pm, Santa will be stopping by once again to meet the neighborhood dogs and take a photo with them. Since we all enjoyed Columbia Heights Green (the community garden space across the street from the dog park) so much last year, they agreed to host us there once again.

Sign up here!

Find the gallery of photos from last year here.

How to Sign Up

Like in past years, we have set up a sign-up site so you can reserve a time slot for your furry friend: Dog Photos with Santa Sign-up. We highly recommend to sign-up for a spot ahead of time because registration fills up very quickly. One sign-up per person/furry friend only please so everybody can enjoy.  Thank you!

If all spots are taken, please come by anyway. We will accept walk-ups, time permitting. In past years, we have been able to take most—if not all—walk ins.

What To Do When You Arrive:

Please check in when you arrive. You will receive a number so we can link your photo with your registration and contact information and then we can e-mail you your photos after the event.

Suggested Donation to the Park

A $10 tax-deductible donation to 11th & Bark for dog park maintenance is suggested. Contactless donations ahead of time are very much preferred and appreciated. Contactless donations will also be available on site. PayPal is the most cost efficient for 11th and Bark because no fees are levied by them. You can find the link here.  Please reference "Santa Photos with Dogs" in the "Add special instructions to the seller" space before you click "donate" so we have that for reference.

donations for the Washington Humane Rescue Alliance.

We will again accept in-kind donation for the WHRA. They accept toys, treats, martingale collars with buckles and rope leashes (See also their Amazon “Dog Supplies” list for more ideas or if you want to purchase items through Amazon and have shipped to them directly). They are also accepting unexpired dry dog/cat food in unopened bags of any size and unopened, unexpired canned dog/cat food for Alliance's Pet Pantry Program. The Pet Pantry program was created to support DC residents in caring for their pets by providing free pet food to those who indicate need. The food distributed is intended to supplement the pet's monthly food needs and to reduce the financial burden associated with pet care. Please note that the HRA does NOT accept: clothing (human or animal), fitted sheets, pillows, down comforters, newspaper, stuffer or memory foam dog beds or pillows, retractable leashes or prescription pet food.

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The 2022 Annual Meeting Is in the Books

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Tonight, more than 20 members of the community joined our annual meeting.

David Meni of Council Member Brianne Nadeau’s office reported on the District’s negotiations with WMATA to lease the property. In short, the Department of General Services (DGS) has completed its negotiations with WMATA on the lease of the property. But before the lease can be finalized, a land survey must still be completed. DGS reports that it will be ready to move forward with planning for construction once the lease and survey are completed. Money remains in the District’s budget for construction.

ANC1-A ANC Rep. Brandolon Barnett also spoke, as did John Henderson of Green Spaces DC.

Members of the 11th & Bark Board then reported on what we accomplished over the last year, including our community cleanups and events. And, the Board spoke to our finances, how to get involved, and dog park etiquette.

Thanks so everyone who joined the meeting and who is active in making 11th & Bark successful.

Halloween 2022

We refused to let the rain scare us away this year. Thanks to Sakuna Courtney of Queen’s English and Hailey Duncan and Lori Robertson of the 11th & Bark Board for being the judges for our in-person contest. Thanks also to Ward 1 Council Member Brianne Nadeau for stopping and greeting us all. And, thanks to Delaney Moro for being our photographer.

Categories:

  • Best Human & Dog Combo

  • Scariest Dog Costume

  • Cutest Dog Costume

  • Most Original Dog Costume

  • Online Community Favorite.

Find all of the contestants and winners here.