meet the board members:

President: Ray Burton

 

You can contact me at topdog@lakewooddogpark.com

Vice President: Stan Austin

"I have been a devoted user of our Valley and Metroparks for decades. The dog park is a natural addition to the park. I walk by it several times a week and enjoy the dogs and the people they bring with them. So, I want to contribute and give back by helping with the maintenance aspects of the park. I think that I will be able to work with the Parks Department which offers so much to the park. I am an "uncle" to many of my friends dogs. I've included a few of their pictures. Habibi is my personal Secret Service guard. And Boo is stronger than any wrestler I've ever grappled with. I look forward to working with all of you so that we can keep and improve this Lakewood jewel."

Stan is 'uncle' to Boo (aka Burak), a Kangal and Habibi, a Kuvaz.

                 

Treasurer: Peggy Jensen

My dogs, Zoe and Greta were muttering around the house…. "Leashes, leashes, we don't need no stinkin' leashes". I agreed with them and volunteered to help launch the off-leash dog park in Lakewood. I'm not there that often since I'm busy fostering dogs for Northeast Ohio Collie Rescue.

Secretary: Mike Deneen

"A pet lover and active member of the Lakewood community for several years, I became involved when I heard about the dog park project in 2002. One of my major functions during the construction process was fundraising. Among the projects where I played a key role included our 2003 baseball outing to Canal Park and the 2003 "Hair of the Dog" silent auction and happy hour. I served as president from early 2004 until November 2005. Among the projects that occurred under my presidency are park improvements and the introduction of the annual "Doggie Dip" fundraiser. I live in Lakewood with my two mutts, Toby and Cocoa. Cocoa likes to go to the park to see other dogs... Toby likes to go and see the people. "