CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Due to significant turf damage caused by flooding this spring at Armleder Dog Park, the Hamilton County Park District will be opening a temporary off-leash area to accommodate all visiting dogs and their owners.  The new temporary off-leash area is located adjacent to the existing dog park parking area and will officially open on Friday, June 10.

The new temporary off-leash area will be just as pet friendly, with nearly two acres of open fenced area, seating, cleanup bag stations and trash receptacles.  The canopied area at the existing dog park will be open for access to water and shade. 

The existing dog park regulations will apply.  Owners should note that a small dog area will not be available and that all sizes of dogs will share the temporary off-leash area during the 2011 season.

The existing dog park will be closed through the remainder of the 2011 season while the Hamilton County Park District works toward restor

By Kimberly Holmes – bio | email

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19)  - Early this year, we learned at least 19 city pools would be shut down in Cincinnati to help balance the budget.

Last year, nine pools didn't open at all because of low attendance and the high cost of maintenance. Local attorney Stan Chesley joined in the fight to make sure a few pools opened. Chesley led a group raising money to open three pools closed by the city.

This year, McKie pool on Chase Avenue is one of those 19 pools slated to remain closed, unless residents can raise $45,247.31. On Thursday night, Northside families kicked off their efforts, rallying together to try to raise the money needed to open their neighborhood pool.

"It's more than a pool," said Justin Standifer, 12.