Help Save Our Lakewood Dog Park
The Latest News From the Trial

WE WON!!!!

From Lakewood's Press Release...
Today, Common Pleas Court Judge Carolyn B. Friedland ruled in favor of the City of Lakewood in the Lakewood Dog Park case which was filed by the City of Rocky River and its residents in 2007. Judge Friedland found that the dog park does not constitute a nuisance and has denied the Plaintiff’s request for an injunction.

Read the rest of the press release here. And you can check out the judge's written decision here.

The Lakewood Dog Park and our lawsuit are featured in Modern Dog Magazine, and the full length article is available to read online at Kotori Magazine's site.

For a great overview of the trial, check out the article printed in the Lakewood Observer titled Lakewood Hopes Dog Park Will Sit, Stay.

Actually, we've been in the news a lot recently...

More Information
How Many Tax Dollars has Rocky River Spent?

$17,513.54

as of March 2010.
What is Happening With the Case Now?

WE WON!!! See above.

What Can I Do to Save the Dog Park?
#1 Mark Your Territory - Email Rocky River

Send Email <--Express yourself with ONE CLICK!

Just click the link above to tell Rocky River's leadership you want to keep the Dog Park OPEN! If you are a Rocky River resident, don't forget to tell them that you vote and pay taxes! Please don't wait until later, do it now! If the link above doesn't work for your email client, simply copy and paste all the email addresses into your email.

rockyriver@rrcity.com, mayor@rrcity.com, tjhuntlaw1@aol.com, jwmoran111@aol.com, michael@mylenforcouncil.com, johnbshep@sbcglobal.net, arabianwhitman@gmail.com, dfurry@northerntitle.com, schieda@aol.com, abemer@rrcity.com, michael@moshea.com, savethedogpark@lakewooddogpark.com

Detailed Rocky River Contact Information
Individual Contact Information
PositionNameEmailPhone
General/Mayor rockyriver@rrcity.com440-331-0600
MayorPamela Bobstmayor@rrcity.com440-331-0600
Ward 1 CouncilpersonThomas J. Hunttjhuntlaw1@aol.com216-696-9555
Ward 2 CouncilpersonJames W. Moranjwmoran111@aol.com440-356-6233
Ward 3 CouncilpersonMichael W. Mylenmichael@mylenforcouncil.com440-333-0329
Ward 4 CouncilpersonJohn B. Shepherdjohnbshep@sbcglobal.net440-333-0675
At-Large CouncilpersonAnjanette Arabian Whitmanarabianwhitman@gmail.com440-333-9171
At-Large CouncilpersonDavid W. Furrydfurry@northerntitle.com440-895-1575
At-Large CouncilpersonJim Schiedaschieda@aol.com440-356-0423
Law DirectorAndrew D. Bemerabemer@rrcity.com440-895-3374
Assistant Law DirectorMichael O'Sheamichael@moshea.com440-895-3374

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What is This I've Heard About a Mailer?
We recently sent a mailer out to residents in Rocky River. Check out the front and back.
What Can I Do to Support the Lakewood Dog Park?
Glad you asked. We have a checklist of helpful actions you can take.
What Materials are Available for a Town Hall Meeting?
Why Do We Need to Save the Dog Park?
The Lakewood Dog Park is in danger of being shut down. There is a lawsuit pending against the city of Lakewood to close the park.
Why Would Someone Want to Close the Park?
Those suing to close the park allege that the park causes odor, noise, and biting.
Who is Complaining?
Carol Buddie, 18540 High Parkway, Rocky River, OH
Michael Buddie, 18540 High Parkway, Rocky River, OH
Tim Merriman, 18580 High Parkway, Rocky River, OH
Wasn't This Case Settled Already? Is it Back?
This case was originally dismissed, but was quickly appealed by the plaintiffs. The appellate court ruled that the case should not have been dismissed originally. The case is now back in the original court to be tried.
What has Happened During Pretrial?

Read what was said in the original Pretrial Statement, the Motion to Strike, and the Response to the Motion to Strike.

What Are You Doing to Keep the Dog Park Open?
The most important thing we are doing right now, is convincing everyone that the park is worthwhile to keep open, hence item number 1 at the top of this page. If you haven't done it already, scroll up and send out that email!
Is There a Petition I Can Sign?
Yes, as a matter of fact, there is.
What are People Saying?
Read some of the comments people have left.
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