Tails & Trails
Dog Park

A dedicated group of individuals have been planning and raising funds for the park over the past few years. The park is located in the southwest area of the City near the intersection of John Paul Road and Vincent Street (adjacent to Milton Propane and the Alliant Energy Substation). The 15+ acre park will include separate fenced areas for large and small dogs, a small playground outside of the fenced area, off-street parking, trails, clean water source, and a K-9 agility/training course.

Currently the Crossridge Park Ad-Hoc Committee has succeeded in raising $30,000 toward making this dream a reality for City residents.

Upcoming Events
Click here to access the park's blog to stay updated on activities and what's going on at the park.

The small and large dog park areas are fenced in and ready for use! Please remember to clean up after your dogs, including waste. Dog Waste receptacles are ordered and on their way.

Keep checking back for more updates on construction.

Milton Dog Park Plan
To view the current plans for the Milton Dog Park, click here.

Press Releases and Publications
To view articles written in local publications about the dog park and other press releases, click here.

How You Can Help
Air Products donated $5,000 to begin the campaign, and the City Council has matched that with $5,000 from the City's park development fund. The Milton Community Fund also awarded the City with a $1,000 grant. So, we are well on our way to our goal. However more cash donations are needed.

You can help by making a monetary donation and/or equipment/material/volunteer labor donation. Any help you can give is greatly appreciated. Click here to access the Sponsorship Form. If you would like to volunteer, please fill out the Volunteer Waiver of Liability Form and return it to City Hall before working. Click here to download the form.

Of course, any donations for this municipal program will be tax deductible. The committee will also recognize donors in multiple ways, including permanent recognition in the form of a plaque/sign at the park itself. Higher levels of donation will also result in other recognition opportunities.

List of Donors

Theodore W. Batterman Family Foundation - $10,000 through the Spacesaver Corp. employee-sponsored grant program

Air Products - $5,000

City of Milton - $5,000 matching grant
American Transmission Copmany, LLC - $2,000
Kleen Master Sinks, Richard Snyder - Dog Wash Sinks - $1,500 value
Milton Community Fund - $1,000 grant
Greg & Nancy Linder - $1,000
Alliant Energy - $1,000 grant
Combs & Associates - Milton Dog Park Plat of Survey- $800 value
Joseph Cooksey & Bonnie Schmidt - $250
Woodman's Food Market - $200
Jonathon Stiff & Kama White - $150
Janesville Animal Medical Clinic - $150
Bank of Milton - $100
Harms (car dealership) - $100
Todd & Tonya Schmidt - $100
Carrie & Tom Strahota - $100 and volunteer hours
James & Mari Anne Warren - $100
Andrew Coopman - $50
Kathy Holmes - $50
Dr. Rich & Judy Schambow - $50
Mark Shymanski - $50
Dominick Byron - $50
James Bostwick - $30
Timothy & Lori Markus - $25
Pat Conrad - $17
Peterson Chiropractic - Dog Walk flyers and materials
Dave's Ace Hardware - material donation of 2 pallets of concrete
Combs and Associates - Land Survey of Dog Park
Aquatic Innovators, LLC - Materials needed for pond design, shoreline development, and water quality management at below retail cost. Cash value will depend on extent of project. Labor and expertise to help with possible work described and other projects as time permits.

Volunteer hours and contributions from the Ad-Hoc Crossridge Committee

Fundraising Activities

Airfest - $1,412.10

2005 Me and My Pal Dog Walk - $379 + $625 in business donations
        Business Donations: Clinton Vet Clinic ($50), Milton Dental Clinic ($100), Animal
        Urgent Care of Southern Wisconsin ($250), First Community Bank ($50), Dunkin
        Dawgs ($50), Books & Brew ($25), and Petco ($100).
2006 Me and My Pal Dog Walk - $1024.11
        Participants: Claudia Stine ($15), Mindy Downing ($15), Karen Schultz ($15), Amy
        Roehl ($15), Heather White ($15), Melissa Mc Millan ($15), and Sandy Milhouse
        ($15).
2007 Me and My Pal Dog Walk - $604 + $295 in business donations
Business Donations: Rock Paint Distributors ($200), Lakeland Veterinary Clinic
($50), Hammer Chiropractic ($25), and Goodrich Hall Antiques ($20).
2007 Chicken BBQ Donations - $100
Rummage Sale Nov. 10-11, 2007 - $1,039.72
Kitchen Culture Kits Plant Propagation Class - $1,050 (Click here to view the flyer for the event)
        Participants: David & Patricia Munter ($100), Jennica Stiff ($50), Jane McCoy
        ($100), Burton Scripture ($110), JR Hanson & Associates ($50), Barbara Anderson
        ($50), Bradley & Lori Inman, Jason & Jana Koch ($75), Nathan Books ($75),
        Barbara & David Werfal ($50), & David & Jean Kollasch ($75).

2008 Me and My Pal Dog Walk - $445

Progress Photos
March 2, 2008
May 3, 2008
June 21, 2008
July 20, 2008

Videos of Park:
Dog Park PANARAMA #1
Dog Park PANARAMA #2
Dog Park PANARAMA #3
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Dog Park PANARAMA #9

Ad-Hoc Crossridge Committee
This committee is responsible for fundraising and development of the Milton Dog Park. Click Here for contact information for the committee members. You can also contact Ryan Peterson, the chairperson, by e-mail at write2ryanpeterson@hotmail.com.