United States, New Jersey, Somerset
| Address | Colonial Park, 156 Mettlers Rd, Parking Lot C Somerset New Jersey |
| Postcode | 08873 |
| What 3 Words | Parking Lot C |
| Type of Walk | Public Group Walk - Sighthounds and other breeds from a Sighthound family |
| Start time | 10:00 am |
| Duration | 30 minutes; 60 minutes |
| Meeting point | Parking Lot C (Restrooms Available) |
| Parking | Park and parking are free. |
| Rescue / Organisation / Walking Group Name | The Flying Dog Foundation |
| Organiser Website | https://www.TheFlyingDogFoundation.org |
| Walk Leader Name | Jacqueline Howard |
| Contact Telephone | 2013960267 |
| Secondary Contact Phone | 2013966020 |
| Short Walk Available | Yes |
| Cafe or refreshments Available | No |
| Suitable for Buggies & Wheelchairs | Yes |
| Toilet facilities | Yes |
| Additional Information | Please park in Parking Lot C. (Restrooms located at this parking lot, too.)Join us for a walk with your greyhound or other sighthound; companion dogs to your grey or sighthound welcome. For little dogs, please consider safety measures (see below).On Sunday, September 29, you'll be part of an international event where folks gather in groups to walk their greyhounds to raise awareness about greyhound, sighthound, and dog adoption, in general.There is NO CHARGE for this event.There will be a short walk option that will be extended to a longer walk making the overall event a full hour. First 1/2 of walk is not wheel-chair accessible; 2nd half is. Each half takes about 30 minutes. You can choose to do either or both parts of the walk.Important notes: - Absolutely zero off leash dogs or flexi leads (retractable leashes) allowed in the park. - Small dogs to be either carried or in doggie strollers as not all sighthounds are small dog tolerant. - Please bring water for you, water bowl and water for your dog. - Kids are welcome; please keep an eye on them as it's a large park with waterways and the park road intersecting it. - This event is rain or shine and will be canceled only in the event of a thunderstorm or other dangerous weather. We will post in the Discussion tab of this Event by 9a if weather warrants cancellation. - Bring poop bags or scoopers. The park: 685 acre facility includes scenic frontage on both the historic Delaware and Raritan Canal and the Millstone River. Recreation facilities, prize winning horticultural displays, and pristine natural areas are spaced amid the broad lawns and ponds of this diverse Somerset County park. |
