The Tails n Trails Dog Park is open and free to the public. Donation bins are at the park.
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 includes separate fenced areas for large and small dogs, a small playground outside of the fenced area, off-street parking, trails, and clean water source. The large dog park has a separate fenced area that can be closed to prevent dogs from going into the water. A K-9 agility/training course is also planned to be constructed.
The Ad-Hoc Crossridge Park Committee 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.
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
Donation bins are available at the Tails n Trails Dog Park. The goal is to make the park be self sufficient through the generous donations from dog lovers who use the park.
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 Company, 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
- 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
Videos of Park:
Parks & Recreation Commission
This commission is responsible for fundraising and development of the Tails n Trails Dog Park and other recreation facilities and programs in the City of Milton. Click Here for contact information for the committee members.