Not a Dog Park yet! But a new park Downtown

Yesterday we made our first visit to the Vista Hermosa Park. It's on the outskirt of downtown L.A. but really close: only a shot drive on 1st Street just across Beaudry.

Although there's no specific area for dogs "YET!" we saw lots of residents walking their dogs and a few took liberties off-leash chasing each other around the park.

New Dog Walk Downtown L.A. Flyer

June 11 Dog Walk

Thanks to Rob and Cosmo the June Dog Walk Downtown L.A. got out of the heat and into the hip and comfy surroundings of Pussy & Pooch. Over a half-dozen residents and their dogs met up at Pershing Square for a walk around town. After a brief meet and greet the group headed east along 6th Street past multiple movie shoots.

Thank you to all those who made it out tonight we and hope to see you and the rest of the Downtown Dog Walkers next month. July 9, 2008

Great view from atop Olive! May 14 Dog Walk review

May 14, 2008 about a dozen residents and their dogs met up at Pershing Square for a short walk up Olive Street to the park overlooking Angels Flight (Olive and 4th). There several dogs chased and wrestled off-leash under the watchful eyes of their beloved owners.

As always, thanks to those who came out for the dog walk; those who could not make it this month see you next time.

p.s. Please welcome Heather and her family, new arrivals from the windy city!

Next walk: June 11, 2008 @ 6 PM Pershing Square

GO VOTE ON JUNE 12, 2008 Neighborhood Council Elections -
(2-8 pm) at LA Theater Lobby or vote by mail contact
City Clerk of Los Angeles (213) 978-0444

Dog Walk Downtown LA runs for DLANC position

As some of you already know, I've decided to run for the position of Resident Director of the Bunker Hill area of the DLANC Board. My goal is to promote livable solutions to the lack of public space for families and dogs, increase public safety and encourage responsible filming.

In advance, thank you for your support and please register to vote by mail or go vote on June 12, 2008.

Dog walk updates!

As we all know oftentimes work gets in the way of life. In my case, I've been sidetracked the last few months with work; fortunately Jim and Wonton have filled in and led the last few walks. 

Check out these photos from the last walk on April 9th.  Wonton led the pack to the grassy patch located on the south lawn of City Hall.  As you can see from the photos the dogs had a great time romping on grass and not concrete for a change.

Come out and join us for the next dog walk on May 9, 2008 at 6:00 pm.  As always we meet on the grass near the north entrance of Pershing Square. Dog Walk route TBA.  

Also let us know your thoughts about setting up a temporary dog park either in Pershing Square or the south lawn of City Hall. Your help and support would be appreciated.

p.s. Happy Birthday Wonton!

  

Civic Pride

Thank you to all those who braved the cold and made it out to the February dog walk. Special thanks to Celia, Jim, the "Mayor" Wonton and Cam for picking up the slack as I had a late running meeting.

In an effort to find new and interesting places to walk, we made our way across downtown to the steps of City Hall. To be more specific, we appropriated the south lawn of City Hall and made it our informal dog park. At night the views from City Hall of downtown are tremendous, not to mention all that grass. Yes, a few rabble-rousers went off-leash and romped around untethered.

This brought us to question:

1) Why can't we just bring our own gates and erect a temporary dog park on the south lawn or any open city space?

2) Where can we go next for our walk with so much grass?

As for the first questions, stay tuned as we ask City Hall; for the latter, please send us your suggestions of where we can go next on our upcoming walks.

Until then, be safe and enjoy the walk.

Next walk:
Wednesdat March 12, 2008
6:00 pm Pershing Square.
Route: TBA