The Houston Dog Park Association is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit
organization founded in 1998. The purpose of HDPA is establishing and
supporting a network of off-leash dog parks in greater Houston and the
surrounding communities.
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HDPA was the catalyst responsible for getting the City
and Counties to build dog parks. HDPA takes pride in the effort put
forth by volunteers to help Harris County Precinct 3 design and gather
support for the very first dog park in Houston, award winning Millie
Bush Bark Park. Whenthe City of Houston Parks Dept. and other cities
and counties saw the huge success of Commissioner Radack's award winning
Millie Bush bark Park, dog parks began popping up all over town. The
City of Houston issued a press release in 2004 announcing it's first
dog park plans, read it here.
HDPA is not involved in the support or planning of all
new dog parks but it is our goal is to help advise during the planning
of future dog parks in order to help the cities and counties around
Greater Houston that build them to make successful and safe dog parks.
We would also like to help them avoid some of the common pitfalls that
occur when designing, constructing and opening a new dog park. If you
would like HDPA to work with you to ensure the success of your dog park
please contact us. We are
happy to help!
To that end, HDPA has worked over the years to raise
public awareness of the benefits and appropriate use of dog parks. While
it has no jurisdiction over the dog parks, HDPA has been instrumental
in helping Houston become a nationally recognized dog-friendly city.
Going forward HDPA is becoming more active in the planning and advocacy
for more dog parks all over Houston. HDPA is also working to partner
with and support animal welfare organizations. In this way HDPA is also
keeping to it's mission of educating about responsible dog ownership.
Now that Houstonians have embraced the concept of dog
parks and those dog parks have been recognized and awarded as the best
dog parks in the country (with more to come), HDPA also acts as a community
liason and advocate for existing dog parks, to help resolve issues and
concerns at the various dog parks by maintaining a strong partnership
with city and county parks department officials. Learn more about HDPA's
current Programs.
HDPA's MISSION:
HDPA is dedicated to educating all people
as to the responsibilities and benefits of pet ownership and supporting
the development of off-leash dog parks as environmentally compatible
areas for enjoyment and recreation.
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Through your donations, the HDPA is able to continue
our educational, advisory, and support efforts at local dog-related
events and on our web site. HDPA will also use donations to fund dog
parks, improve dog parks, and support our operations. While
your financial contribution is important to us, your volunteer
efforts as “a working member” are invaluable. Join us
and help your dog have the time of its life.
We have a great team started and need a few good
dedicated dog park lovers! If you would like to interview for a Board
position or Committee Chair position that is open, please email info@houstondogpark.org
or
call Tiffany Moore at 281-658-9661
HDPA
Board of Director, Officers:
President:
Tiffany Moore
Vice President: Angie
Futch
Secretary: Barbara Cady
Treasurer: open, apply
now
Director at Large: Crista Meyer
Director
at Large:
Nathalie
Bland
Director
at Large:
open, apply
now
Director
at Large: open,
apply now
Director
at Large: open,
apply now
Learn
what it takes to join the HDPA Board!
HDPA Committees
Communications:
Tiffany Moore, Chair
- 3 Members:
Financial: Barbara Cady, Chair
- 3 Members:
Social Media: Chair open
-3 Members:
Technology: Chair open
- 3 Members: Tiffany Moore
Events : Chair open
- 5 Members: Tiffany Moore, Dennis Lacaze
Membership: Nathalie Bland, Chair
- 4 Members: Dennis Lacaze
Volunteers: Chair Open
- 3 Members: Tiffany Moore
Park Research & Development: Chair open
- 3 Members:
Training & Education: Crista Meyer, Chair
- 5 Members:
Programs: Chair Open
- 3 Members:
Fund Rasing: Chair Open
- 5 Members:
City & County Liason: Tiffany Moore
Park Liaisons:
TC
Jester Dog Park: Corliss Rogers, Teri Jo Nichols
HDPA
is seeking park liaisons for all dog parks around Houston. If you are
a regular frequent visitor of you local dog park consider becoming the
HDPA Liaison for your park to help advocate for improvements, education
and safety at your favorite dog park.
Webmaster: Tiffany
Moore

A few of the awesome Executive Directors and Committee Members of HDPA