Essex Dog Park

09/09/2021

EPD is seeking assistance in identifying the owners of a dog who bit a child at Indian Brook Park on Sept., 2nd at about 5:45PM. The victim and her mother were running at Indian Brook Park when they were approached by a golden doodle and a black and tan hound mix, approximately 70-75 lbs. The hound mix bit the victim when she was walking away. Two women who are thought to be the owners spoke to the mother and said they would be in contact with the mother to provide vaccination information. They have yet to contact her. Anyone who can identify the owners of this dog might be, please contact the Essex Animal Control Officer at 802-876-6790 at ext. 1113, or email: [email protected]

03/20/2016

PLEASE SHARE - MISSING DOG - ESSEX, VT

Darby escaped her fenced in yard earlier today, Saturday, March 19, at 22 Upland Road, Essex, VT (next to the high school) and has not been seen since approximately 12:00 noon. She is extremely shy and will not let strange people approach her so we are asking people to please don't chase and just let us know if you see her. We need to establish a location and then it will most likely take a dog trap to retrieve her safely. Darby is a mostly tan with white chest Carolina Dog mix, 30 lbs, 2 yrs old, wearing a bright orange collar with rabies tag. She could possibly be traveling from Essex to find her way back to her foster home in Ascutney, VT.

Contacts: Lorei 802-238-5972, Sally 802-356-1866, e-mail [email protected], if you see her.

08/19/2015

Calling all local doggies and owners! This Sunday... Maple Street Pool goes to the dogs. Essex Dog Jog at 10 followed by doggie swim at the pool til 2. Details below! All proceeds benefit the Essex Dog Park!

Join us this Sunday, August 23, for the first annual Essex Dog Jog and second annual If I Could Only Paddle Like a Doggy...

The day will start with a dog and owner 2 mile run/walk. Dogs must be on a short leash (6' or less) and under the control of a responsible owner, who is age 16+. Strollers/baby joggers are welcome. The course will start at Maple Street Park, traveling on Rivendell Drive, Brickyard Road, to Mansfield Avenue, and back to the park. The race will begin at 10a.m. $15 per day pre-registration / $20 day of.

After the race and until 2p.m., Maple Street Pool will be open for dogs. The entrance fee is $5 per dog, no charge per person. Please note, this event is for dogs to swim in the pool, not for people. Please do not bring your children with the idea that they will be able to go swimming....they will be disappointed! Toys that dogs won't mind sharing are welcome. Both pools will be open.

Questions or to register for the race, call 878-1375, or e-mail [email protected].

Please note that due to construction, there is a detour to get to Maple Street Park if you are coming from the 5 Corners: take Mansfield Ave, to Brian Lane, to Rivendell Drive. Maple Street is closed to through traffic from 8/19-8/25. There will be pedestrian access if you are walking or biking to the park.

05/06/2015

Either This week or Next Week work will begin on improving the parking area for the dog park. Please be courteous to all construction crews, and do not park in a manor that will block / impede the construction OR the State office employees.

DO Not park in front of any of the garage doors on the maintenance building, There is equipment that the ANR may need emergency access to at any time. If you are able, please park in the dirt lot that is one driveway further from the dog park, up near the railroad tracks.

03/12/2015

Dont Forget we have a Committee Meeting tonight at 7pm, everyone is welcome to attend!

02/26/2015

Hello Everyone!

Its been a long cold winter, and I havn't been around much to keep the dog park information flowing. I'm working on finding a meeting time in early March to begin monthly committee meetings again and will post here, on FPF, our website and email list when that is set.

A Couple of people on FPF had noted that trash at the dog park seems like it is being emptied less often. This is probably true with the cold weather the volunteer crew that powers the dog park is probably visiting less often. The other problem is that the last time I was there, there was a partial filled trash bag in the bottom of the container that is FROZEN in, basically cutting the trash capacity in half, so it is filling up really fast. Please be courteous and find an appropriate place to put your dog waste (I believe the can inside the smaller pen is working at 100%). and PLEASE I urge you not to put other waste in the trash. Dog Park rules ban food inside the park so there really is no reason for anythign other than dog waste and broken tennis balls/toys to find their way in there.

We also are always recruiting for new committee members so if you want to help out at the park click the new "Sign up" link in the banner above or goto http://www.essexdogpark.org/volunteer

A couple have asked about Dog Days of Summer, It is happening, it will be later this year (End of August) and will include access to Maple street pool. We are still working out the logistics on this, but stay tuned as we ramp up for the season.

Thank you for your interest in becoming an Essex Dog Park Volunteer! Many hands make for light work, and so we greatly appreciate your willingness to help out. Please read and complete the information below. Once you do, we will send you an e-mail with the necessary codes to access the storage conta…

10/01/2014

Heads Up: The Water spigots will be shut off and winterized on October 20th. After that you will need to bring your own water for you pup. we will re-engergize the system in the spring once the weather permits!

08/24/2014

Bring your pup down to Maple Street Pool! We're here til 4. $5 per pup to benefit Essex Dog Park.

08/24/2014

Bring your pup to Maple Street Pool today 1-4pm for the first ever "If I Could Only Paddle Like A Doggy" event. $5 per dog to benefit Essex Dog Park! Details below!

If I Could Only Paddle Like A Doggy….

EJRP presents the first annual “If I Could Only Paddle Like A Doggy….” swimming event for dogs at Maple Street Pool on Sunday, August 24, from 1:00-4:00p.m. The entrance fee will be $5.00 per dog. There is no charge per person. Please note, this event is for dogs to swim in the pool, not for people. Both the small and large pool will be open, including the low diving board.

Dogs must be on leash from the parking lot into the pool area. Dogs are only permitted in the pool area – they are not allowed to be in Maple Street Park. If your dog does not socialize well with other dogs, or does not do well in situations where there are a lot of other dogs and people, please do not bring your dog to this event. Dogs showing signs of aggression will be asked to leave. No refunds. All dogs must wear their collar with an up to date dog license. One handler can only bring a maximum of two dogs. Please do not bring toys that your dog is possessive over, however, you may bring balls, Frisbees or other toys that they won’t mind sharing.

All proceeds will benefit the Essex Dog Park, located at 111 West Street. For more information, call 878-1375.

08/20/2014

Another Found Pup in Essex

8/20/14 The owner has been contacted.

8/20/14 FOUND DOG in Essex, Chittenden County

Dog found last night at on Jericho Rd by the Champlain Farms Gas Station, please contact Essex Police Department for more information 878-8331

08/20/2014

Found Dog, Fairgrounds in Essex

8/20/14 UPDATE: Dog has been reunited with the owner, thank you!

8/20/14 FOUND DOG in Essex Junction, Chittenden County

Dog found last night at the fairgrounds, please contact Essex Police Department for more information 878-8331

07/26/2014

Third Annual dog days of summer! Still 2 hours left to come down and see what's going on