Polson WoofPack
Make a difference for your pup and community!
We are a group of community members who have, over the years, made new friends 4-legged and 2-legged at the Travis Dolphin dog park. We love our park and what it has to offer our community and visitors! The 2.5 acre Travis Dolphin Dog Park is the ultimate playground for canines and humans, alike.
It’s a place where dogs and their people connect, exercise, relax, and burn off energy while enjoying the great outdoors.
The dog park sits on the bank of the Flathead River with expansive views of Flathead Lake and the Mission Mountains. The fully fenced area features a walking path which loops through the park and benches where people can sit for relaxation and contemplation while their pups romp.
However, our park needs a lot of love. The gravel on the paths is nearly gone, the weed mat is torn and causes tripping concerns! In addition, our dock access became much too steep after the new work on the dock. And, a concern to all of us is the glass that cuts our pup’s feet!
The WoofPack, a non-profit 501 (c) (3) is working for the City of Polson to raise the funds for improvements to the Travis Dolphin Dog Park.
WoofPack board members:
Eve Dixon – President
Sheila Liermann – Secretary
Andrea Hachfeld – Treasurer
PARK HISTORY
The creation of the dog park was the result of an Eagle Scout project by Jonathan Crosby. Jonathan started work on the project during the summer of 2007 by organizing his scout troop and community volunteers to clean the tons of scrap metal from the riverbank. This was followed by community fundraising to raise the $12,000 needed to fence the park. He worked closely with the Polson Parks Department and Karen Sargeant to coordinate these efforts.
The second Eagle project was completed during the summer of 2008 by Stefan McCrumb. He raised the necessary funds and gained permissions to construct the dock along the lake shore. He worked closely with dock construction companies in donations of materials and labor.
The information kiosk was constructed by Eagle Scout Sam Boyle in the spring of 2009. Sam gained permission from Polson City Council and worked with donated materials from local lumber yards to create the sign.
The fourth project was to create the trail system within the park so folks could access the dock area by either the direct route or via an easy grade switch back trail. This was completed by Peregrine (Clay) Frissell in 2011.
The fifth project was completed by Dylan McCrumb in 2013. Dylan welded and installed a metal ramp alongside the existing dock enabling dogs an easy access to and from the water.
The sixth project was completed in the spring of 2014 by Carlton (Cash) Sisler. He raised funds for, purchased and installed a water fountain for dogs and their human companions.
The seventh project was completed by Sutton Kanta who constructed and installed three bench seats along the trails.
Travis Dolphin Dog Park was opened by the Governor of Montana, Brian Schweitzer and his dog Jag on May 30th 2008. The park is named after Travis Dolphin, a city water department employee who passed away at a young age.
The Travis Dolphin Dog Park continues to be a community-driven endeavor.
