Six-acre, off-leash dog park coming to Red Mountain

Red Mountain Park will soon boast a space just for dogs, and area volunteers are invited to help make it happen.

Ken Jackson’s excitement for the possibility of “designated dog space” resulted in an initial $100,000 from his ‘Mac & Tosh’ Donor Advised Fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham. As plans for Remy’s Dog Park (named for his late Jack Russell Shih Tzu mix, Remy) progressed, Jackson

“This is the most gratifying – and fun – endeavor I’ve been involved with since establishing the Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services at the Community Foundation in 2010!” Jackson said.

Remy’s Dog Park will feature three designated areas to accommodate large dogs, small dogs and special needs dogs (elderly, shy, injured or recovering). Drinking water, hoses for on-site baths, lots of open space for running and shaded space for resting will be ready to welcome canines and their owners by the end of this year.

Area neighbors and animal lovers are invited to come together to begin clearing the initial Dog Park site. “Doggie Work Days” at Red Mountain Park will welcome volunteers of all ages Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14 from 8 a.m.-noon to clip, clear and celebrate the future canine playground.

The public is encouraged to call 202-6043 to sign up and invest ‘sweat equity’ in the future site for Remy’s Dog Park.

For more visit redmountainpark.org.