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The Frenchtown Dog Park Association ("FDPA") was created in 2004 by local residents to meet the needs of the families with dogs residing in the Old Frenchtown Neighborhoods in St. Louis consisting of Benton Park, Lafayette Square, LaSalle Park and Soulard. The Dog Park Association's goal is to provide an urban green space that offers a safe and secure environment within which residents can exercise their dogs and socialize with their neighbors. The FDPA is currently in the process of trying to secure land for additional dog parks in the Lafayette Square, Benton Park and LaSalle Park neighborhoods.

The FDPA’s first location is the John and Lucille Wendling Soulard Dog Park. This space is not only be the first dog park within Ward 7 of City of Saint Louis, but, with a lot size of over 3/4 of an acre, it is one of the largest enclosed green spaces in the city where dogs and their owners can exercise safely in a fenced-in area. The Dog Park functions as a safe, enclosed area for dogs as well as a location for education classes aimed at promoting responsible pet ownership. These classes will be open to adults as well as children. The park will also be available for animal adoption events and organized social gatherings.

In addition to the donation by, the John and Lucille Wendling Soulard Dog Park has also received generous financial support from Mr. Michael Stokes, Alderwoman Phyllis Young, the Mardi Gras Foundation, and the Employee Community Fund of Boeing. A grand opening ceremony for the park is expected sometime during May, 2006.

Rules and Regulations

Welcome to the John and Lucille Wendling Soulard Dog Park Members are encouraged to take ownership of the park. Please notify the FDPA if you notice members not complying with the rules and regulations of the dog park.

• Hours: 6 am to 9 pm Daily
• No vicious dogs allowed. All fights between dogs must be attended to by the dog’s owners.
• Owners are legally responsible for their dogs and any injuries or damages caused by them.
• Owners must be inside the fenced area at all times while their dogs are in the off leash area. Dogs are not to be left in the park unattended.
• Leash laws apply outside the fenced area.
• Children under 15 are not allowed in the fenced area unless accompanied by a responsible, legal adult.
• Dogs must have proof of rabies vaccination or approved titers from a licensed veterinarian.
• Gates must remain closed except when entering or exiting the off leash or staging areas.
• No choke, pinch or spike collars allowed in the park area. Dogs must wear leather or smooth cloth collars while in the off leash area.
• Limit: 3 dogs per person at any time.
• Keep park area clean. Pick up your dog’s poop. Do not leave trash or cigarette butts at the dog park.
• The following are NOT ALLOWED in the off leash area:
  1. Dogs in heat
  2. Glass of any kind
  3. Vicious dogs
  4. Food of any kind
  5. Animals other than dogs
  6. Bikes, rollerblades, scooters, or other motorized devices
  7. Puppies under 4 months old
  8. No smoking inside the off leash area
  9. Dogs that are injured or in poor health

Should you have any questions or concerns please e-mail the dog park at info@frenchtowndogpark.com.