SLO-4-Pup's

El Chorro Regional Park Off-Leash Recreation Area

SLO-4-PUPs (Committee of SLOPOST)

A nonprofit 501C3 Foundation

WHO ARE WE?

SLO-4-PUPs is a grass-roots organization created to encourage San Luis Obispo County to provide areas for off-leash recreation for people and their dogs. In 1999, SLO-4-PUPs became a subcommittee of San Luis Obispo Parks, Open Space and Trails Foundation (SLOPOST), a non-profit group with tax-exempt status. SLOPOST works with the County to promote public/private partnerships that increase recreational opportunities for all. SLO-4-PUPs is now raising money and coordinating development of the first, fenced, off-leash recreation area in San Luis Obispo County.

Directions and Discussion Group

Go to a map and discussion group follow this dog link:

WHAT IS AN OFF-LEASH RECREATION AREA?

Off-leash recreation areas, also known as "dog parks", are public areas where people can safely play with their dogs off leash. Here, dogs can romp and socialize with each other. These designated areas in public parks are for people who want to spend recreational time with their dogs in an outdoor environment. They are also places for people to meet and socialize with others who love dogs. In addition, these areas offer a place for numerous activities and events, such as obedience and agility classes, dog shows, humane education classes, low cost vaccination clinics, and doggie/people parties or picnics.

WHERE WILL IT BE?

El Chorro Regional Park is located on Highway 1 about half-way between San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay, opposite Cuesta College. The off-leash recreation area will be located at the end of the paved road, beyond the playground, ballfield, and Botanical Garden. The area will include a covered shelter, barbecue pit, picnic tables, paved handicapped access, water fountains for dogs and people, benches and an information kiosk. There will also be a separate, fenced area for small or shy dogs.

MISSION STATEMENT

	To provide safe, conveniently located recreational opportunities for tax-paying citizens of the county who want to spend leisure time with their dog
	To provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with others who have a shared interest in dogs
	To provide opportunities for dogs to socialize with each other and people
	To provide public places for pet-related education and information exchanges
	To promote responsible pet ownership by encouraging positive activities between people and their dogs
	To celebrate the human/dog bond

Contact Information

Telephone: Nancy Conant (805) 528-1537
Ann Calhoun (805) 528-5465

Donations can be made payable to SLO-4-PUPs and mailed to SLO-4-PUPs/SLOPOST Foundation:: P.O. Box 86 Arroyo Grande, CA 93420