Fundraising for big new dog park kicks off Thursday afternoon | Public Spaces
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SHARONVILLE, OH (FOX19) - A fundraising Campaign Kickoff is being held 3:00 p.m. Thursday January 19 in Sharon Centre, 11450 Lebanon Road, in Sharon Woods.
This event begins the fundraising campaign for the new Simmonds Family Dog Park to be located in Miami Whitewater Forest. The goal of the campaign is to raise $500,000 to make the 11-acre facility a reality and create the largest dog park in southwestern Ohio.
Hamilton County Parks Foundation President Jon Hoffheimer and Hamilton County Park District Executive Director Jack Sutton will say a few words about the campaign. Campaign chair
John Ruthven will be there, as will Harold Dates, SPCA Cincinnati President and CEO.
There will be design plans on display of the future dog park as well as information materials, light refreshments and a few furry friends. The park will be in Whitewater Township along State Route 128 north of Miamitown, next to the Great Miami River, at the east end of Miami Whitewater Forest.
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