Drivable Grass® Project
at Fair Oaks Responsible Dog Owners Group
Fair Oaks, CA
OCTOBER 11-12, 2007
We have paver stones! You'll find them at the entrance areas, wading pools, drinking areas, etc. It should be a major improvement over last winter's mud.
Project Details:
Thanks to the cooperation of the Fair Oaks Parks and Recreation District and FORDOG's Construction Project Manager, Buck Ensign, FORDOG was able to complete the paver stone installation at a minimal cost. Buck was able to get a manufacturing company to donate approximately $5000 worth of pavers, and FORDOG only had to pay the freight to have them delivered. The contractor was hired by FORDOG under our non-profit account, and the Park District kicked in half of the labor costs. Total cost of the project was approximately $2400 to FORDOG. FORDOG was able to pay for the project through the generous donations from our dog park owners over the last year.
The project is not QUITE complete. The idea is to have grass growing up between the stones, and enough dirt or other filler to make for a nice level surface. We're in the process of deciding the best way to make that happen in terms of both cost and effective outcome. We may have to do something temporary for now, and then do it "for real" next spring, so consider this still "a work in progress." In the meantime, though, you won't have to wade through the mud to get in and out -- and for those who were familiar with the old facility, you in particular will appreciate the improvement! We're gettin' there ...
The paver installation began on Thursday, October 11th, and the weather was perfect. Installation was completed on Friday, October 12 (it rained lightly all day, but the contractor stuck it out and stayed all day to complete the work).
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The Pavers |
Material - Pea Gravel |
Site Preparation |
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Sod Removal |
Bench in Area 1 East |
Entry Gate into Area 1 |
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Entry Gate into Area 2 |
Swimming Pool Pads |
Center Maintenance Gate |
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North Maintenance Gate |
Water Pad Area 1 |
Water Pads in Area 2 and 3 |
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Pool Pads Area 1 and 2 |
Washoff Pad |
Thank you, Buck ! |
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