Steiner Ranch Goes to the Dogs With Proposed Dog Park

Steiner Ranch community in Austin, TX is known and loved for its vast amenities --  geared toward adults and kids alike.  These amenities include miles of hiking and biking trails, three community centers with pools, tennis and basketball courts, parks and playgrounds, and the Steiner Ranch Lake Club on Lake Austin.

Now Steiner Ranch's canine friends are being considered with a proposed dog park.

One of Steiner's Irresistible Friends

A dog park has been on the radar of Steiner Ranch HOA (home owner's association) and residents for a while.  I turned to resident Bob Withrow, who is assisting with current efforts to make a dog park a reality, for more information.

Where would the community put a dog park?  "Past studies have assumed a location in the Town Center recreation area between the existing pool complex and Quinlan Park Rd.  Away from homes, play areas and the pool," reports Withrow.  "The exact location/size has not been determined, but this is the area being considered."

How would the dog park be structured?   Withrow said, "Overall the dog park will be one contiguous space, however, the current proposal provides for separate areas for smaller versus larger dogs.  Much of the public information concerning the design of dog parks encourages for this 'safe play' consideration.  The areas would be sized proportionally."

Big Dogs Like To Have Fun Too!

A specific target date has not been established.  The Steiner HOA board needs to determine interest/support and cost factors.  Funding may come from the HOA, as well as fund raising and sponsorships.

Volunteers for the dog park committee are welcome; those interested should contact Sharon Adams in the Steiner HOA office:  sharon@steinerranchhoa.org

Austin is full of dog lovers, and Steiner Ranch is no exception.

Gotta Love Her!