O.L.A.E. Newsletter
Volume No. 16

Issue No. 03

DOG PARK OPENS
with new rules!

Date: Summer 2020•••

Our dog park was moved to Phase 2 of the“Edmonds Play it Safe Plan” and was opened on
Saturday. The Edmonds Plan aligns withWashington’s phased approach to reopening
businesses and modifying social distancing
measures.
The goal is to balance the health and safety ofresidents with the physical and mental healthbenefits of using parks, being outdoors andrecreating.
Please no more than FIVE to a group and pleasebring or WEAR a MASK even if you don’t want
too. It just helps everyone understand that wecan be good stewards of our Dog Park as THISIS A TRIAL BASIS.
There will be a sign at the beach that says thefollowing:

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

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Avoid physical contact like handshakes orhigh fives.
Avoid touching gates, fences, benches, water
faucets and trash cans with bare hands.
Wear a mask if possible or when proper
distancing cannot be accomplished.

The Off Leash Area Edmonds rules include but
are not limited to:1) You must clean up after your dog(s) anddeposit feces in the containers at the site (EMC5.05.070) or a more memorable phrase: “Scoopthe Poop”.
2) You are liable for the damage inflicted by yourdog(s) (EMC 5.05.115).
3) Dogs that come and play must be licensed andvaccinated (EMC 5.05.020).
4) A complete list of rules are available at:
http://olae.org or at the City’s website
http://www.edmondswa.gov/police/animalcontrol-parking-enforcement.html

August 22nd Washington
Corgi Day, 2020

OFF LEASH AREA EDMONDS DOG PARKGUIDELINES DURING COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) recommends social distancing to preventthe spread of COVID-19.
For your safety, please keep
AT LEAST 6 FEET AWAY from others.
••••

Enter at your own risk, the park is notsanitized.
Do not enter park if you are exhibiting anyillness symptoms or have been in contact withsomeone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
Sanitize or wash your hands before and after
entering the park.
Spread out, limit groupings of people to 5 orfewer to promote 6’ social distancing.

O.L.A.E. has submitted an application for theWashington Corgi Day 2020 which we will behosting in conjunction with event organizer Kylee
Hayter (KyleeHayter@outlook.com) and isplanned from 11:00 to 2:00. While the event isgeared to Corgis, everyone is invited as well as
vendors who wish to participate. Those vendors
will need to contact both Kaylee and us ato.l.a.e@comcast.net and no booth fees.

dog area in Edmonds. Please visit www.olae.org
to learn more about us and our mission.

O.L.A.E will sponsor the event in conjunction withthe Corgi owners of Washington State. An eventlike this was hosted at Cannon Beach OR lastyear, so Kaylee contacted us to see if we wouldhelp. We will host local vendors (like our annualHalloween Howl) and have information and treatsfor users of the park. This event will have a
costume contest, Corgi Races, and prizes formost impressive tricks!!! So plan on the Date!

There are a lot of good reasons to become amember. Member dues go towards promoting
and improving our dog park. Members will
receive a subscription to our quarterly newsletter
which provides information on upcoming events,news and educational features. All donated funds
are TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

We still plan on having our 16th Annual
HALLOWEEN HOWL in October so keep that on
your radar or dogdar (woof)!

ECA presents
DOG DANCE

Become a Member

We now have PAYPAL so you can go to our website
Off Leash Area Edmonds (O.L.A.E.)
P.O. Box 1562
Edmonds WA 98020 - 1562
EIN #16-1730771
Please check one: □ New Member □ Renewal
Please print clearly:
Name: _______________________________
Address: ______________________________

Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) has sent us
this fun information for an upcoming event
scheduled or AUGUST 22nd as well on the ECA
lawn and remember to wear a mask…no not yourdog but you (woof).
ECA Presents: Dog Dance
Saturday, Aug. 22, 11:00 am
FREE ADMISSION
This participatory, outdoor event for beloved
canines and their dance-loving companions willbe led by artists from Dance Exchange on theECA lawn! Participants and their leashed canines
will engage in a series of simple and funmovements, designed to highlight the beauty ofour pets and the unique relationship we sharewith our dogs. This family-friendly event includes
a group dance, giveaways, and more. Pleasecontact Gillian Jones, Director of Programming, at
gillian@ec4arts.org for more information. *Please
note: Dependent on the current health situation,
ECA will have socially-distanced and/or virtual
participation options available.

About US
O.L.A.E. (Off-Leash Area - Edmonds) became a
non-profit organization in August 2005, to fulfill
our mission to steward and maintain the off-leash

City, State, Zip: _________________________
Evening Phone: _________________________
Email: _________________________________
Dog(s) names: __________________________Can we email you the newsletter: □ Yes
Contact me to help volunteer:□ Yes
Annual Membership□$ 10 Individual□$ 20 Family□$ 50 Sassy Supporter□$100 Best Friends Lounge(free advertising on O.L.A.E. website).
□$200 Yappie Club Level(free advertising on O.L.A.E. website &newsletter).
Make check payable to O.L.A.E. Thanks!
Current Yappie Club Sponsors:Blue Collar Dog House (www.bluecollardoghouse.com)
Edmonds Westgate Vet Hospital (www.evwh.com)
Jolene Otter from Quilts from the Heart
Gallaghers’ Where U-Brew (www.whereubrew.com)
Stella and Floyds (www.stellanfloyds.com)
McDonald McGarry Ins.(www.mcdonaldmcgarry.com)
Red Twig (www.redtwig.com)
Alicia Brattin
Brian Albright and Kiko
Tracy Kilmer-March
Note: O.L.A.E. is not responsible for any illness or injury incurred duringpark visit. For information, please visit www.olae.org and look under rules
and responsibilities.