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SWCDP offers several helpful links – check out 1) Emergency Contacts 2) Dog Parks 3) Dog Friendly Venues 4) Dog Grooming, Day Care & Boarding 5) Dog Training.

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Interesting Dog Park Key Takeaways

from https://gitnux.org/dog-park-statistics/

 SWCDP has not independently verified the following info – relying on website verification re stats

• The United States has approximately 5,200 off-leash dog parks as of 2023, representing a 15% increase from 2019

• Average size of a municipal dog park in the US is 0.75 acres, with 68% featuring separate areas for small and large dog

• 72% of dog parks in major US cities include agility equipment like jumps and tunnels, according to a 2022 survey

• In 2022, US dog parks saw 120 million visits, up 22% from 2020 pandemic lows

• 45% of US dog owners visit dog parks weekly, averaging 2.3 hours per visit, per 2023 AKC survey

• Peak usage times are 6-9 AM and 4-7 PM, accounting for 65% of daily dog park traffic nationwide

• Dog parks reduce bite incidents by 28% in communities with high access, CDC 2022 analysis

• 12% of dogs contract giardia from dog park water bowls, per vet study of 5,000 cases

• Proper vaccination compliance in dog parks prevents 95% of bordetella outbreaks, AKC data

• Average cost to build a 1-acre dog park is $450,000, including fencing and amenities

• US municipalities spend $1.2 billion annually on dog park maintenance, 2023 estimate

• Property values near dog parks rise 11% within 0.5 miles, per urban economics study

• Dog parks foster 35% more social interactions among owners, building community bonds

• Biodiversity in dog parks is 20% lower than adjacent natural areas due to compaction

• 82% of dog park users report improved mental health from visits, reducing stress by 25%