Sponsorship Opportunities
Friends of the York Dog Park are seeking small business and corporate financial support to develop and maintain a dog park in York, Maine. Dog parks have become an integral part of community development and life and are recognized as serving a substantial sector of the population.
Non-Profit Status
The Friends of York Dog Park have non-profit status in the State of Maine. We have been approved and are currently under construction of the park at 17 Bog Road, which is town-owned land. All costs to build and maintain the park will be the responsibility of The Friends of York Dog Park while the town will allow use of land.
Dog Park Standard Requirements
Modeled after the Ogunquit, ME dog park and research of dog parks in other municipalities, there are certain standards that must be met:
- There will be a strong, weather resistant fence enclosure, approximately 1 acre in size that includes a smaller (5,000 sq. ft. +/-) pen enclosure. Both enclosures will be accessed by an entrance pen to allow incoming and outgoing dogs and owners a holding area before entering and exiting the fenced in area.
- Preparation of the land, signage, poop bag dispenser, and ample parking are also important.
Future Wish List Items
- An on-site potable water source, and additional amenities, including a small shed, benches, picnic table(s) and fetch toys and other items often found at a dog park.
How can you help? Make A Contribution or Buy A Section of Fence
We estimate that our development costs will be as much as $90,000 for materials and services. Financial contributions, as well as in-kind services, are much needed to initiate the park.
The Friends of the York Dog Park will be responsible for annual maintenance, annual insurance and upkeep of the park. Therefore, we need to have donors consider the costs beyond the initial construction. Monthly, automatic donations will help maintain the park after the park is built. This is a good option for people who plan to use the park daily, weekly or seasonally. Please contact your financial institution or feel free to contact us if you have questions on how to set up this important automatic donation option. We do plan to have a donation box at the site, but regularly scheduled donations to this fund will help us plan and budget more efficiently.
You will be listed as Pack Leader with a large logo on our website, including a link to your website, major sponsor recognition at the park on our donor board listing and at the ribbon cutting ceremony. This size donation will help prepare the site of the park including tree removal, earth moving or construction of the walkway.
You will be listed as a Community Visionary on our website with your logo and a link to your website. You will be listed on our donor board at the park and at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Donations in this category will help us modify and expand the existing parking area and help purchase required signage for the park.
You will be listed on our website as a Loyal Friend with a link to your website and at the park on our donor board listing. You will receive also receive recognition at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Donations of this size will help us purchase items like wood chips for the base of park or materials for the accessible walkway to the site.
The most important component of a dog park is its secure fencing. Buying a section of fence is an important gesture of support. You will receive a listing on the website and donor board as a founding supporter who has helped enable the Friends to get closer to our goal. You will receive recognition at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The Friends will gladly accept services, materials, and expertise in lieu of financial giving. This kind of giving will be recognized for its market value.
Additional Distinctions
** All contributions received before groundbreaking will be given the distinction of being “founding visionaries” and will be recognized as such on the website and at the park.
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Invitees are encouraged to bring their canine pals.
APPROVED LOCATION
17 BOG RD., YORK ME
