Dog Fancy Magazine Names America's Best Dog Parks

IRVINE, Calif., April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Dog Fancy, the world's most widely read dog magazine, announced its picks for its annual America's Best Dog Parks contest. This year's best dog park is Jackass Acres K-9 Korral, in New River, Ariz.

"What pushed Jackass Acres K-9 Korral to the top of the list this year are its efforts to be green," explains Dog Fancy Editor Susan Chaney. "The park has solar-powered lights, a security system, and water pumps, as well as decorative metal flowers made from old cars, furniture crafted from fallen timber, and recycled artificial turf. How could we not love a park like that?"

    Runner-up parks include:

    -- Bow Wow Beach, Stow, Ohio
    -- Broemmelssiek Park Off-Leash Dog Area, St. Charles, Mo.
    -- Frankfort Bark Park, Frankfort, Ill.
    -- Hammel Woods Forest Preserve Dog Park, Shorewood, Ill.
    -- MonDaug Bark Park, Fort Washington, Pa.
    -- Paw OK Dog Park, Oklahoma City, Okla.
    -- South Brohard Beach Paw Park, Venice, Fla.
    -- Wantage Dog Park, Wantage, N.J.
    -- Woof! Pac Park, Santa Maria, Calif.

Each year, Dog Fancy calls for readers to submit nominations for what they believe to be America's best dog parks. To be considered, parks must have fencing, double gates and free clean-up bags. Parks are then considered based on a list of criteria including: water for dogs and their people, shade, lights, parking availability and accessibility, support organizations and special events, among others.

For the complete story on America's Best Dog Parks, pick up the June issue of Dog Fancy, on newsstands April 29, 2008.

To schedule an interview with the editor, contact Lisa MacDonald, marketing director, at 949-855-8822, ext. 3345.

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