Maverick Park will hold a launch party on May 12th to announce its crowdfunding campaign to build a state-of-the-art dog park. The first phase will include an agility area, creek, separate areas for large and small dogs, and a terrain play area. The park aims to be sustainable with features like a water filtration system. Guest speakers, including city officials and the project manager, will discuss Maverick Park's transformation at the event. Donations made at the party or online will help fund the project.

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Maverick Park Crowdfunding Launch Party
When: Tue., May 12, 5:30­10 p.m. 2015
Maverick Park will hold a launch party announcing its crowdfunding campaign to add a state of
the art, world­class dog park to this public space. The crowdfunding campaign unites downtown
residents in a community­driven project, as public, private and philanthropic donors seek to
revitalize Maverick Park. The first phase includes construction of a dog agility area, a creek for
water recreation, a washtub facility, separate areas for large and small dogs and a terrain play
area. Maverick Dog Park is set to be a net­zero impact facility with sustainability features
including a water filtration system. Plans for future phases include an outdoor adult fitness
area, children’s playground and public art area. The Maverick Park revitalization initiative
focuses on recycling and sustainability as the driving forces behind this project. “A
crowdfunding campaign like this has never been done before in San Antonio,” says Joe Alderete
III, Maverick Dog Park Project Manager. “The transformation to Maverick Dog Park will be an
exciting addition to River North and the downtown area, as there are currently over 1,800
residential units and more to come by 2020,” says Alderete. “However, Maverick Dog Park is
for all San Antonians and their pets to enjoy. A perk is the central location within walking
distance to numerous pet­friendly downtown attractions.” Alamo Beer has announced they will
match donations from all Alamo Beer purchases made at the launch party and GS 1221 will
donate a portion of the evening’s proceeds to Maverick Dog Park. Guest speakers are scheduled
to begin discussions about Maverick Park’s transformation at 6:30 p.m. Guest speakers include
Xavier D. Urrutia, Director of San Antonio Parks and Recreation, Noah Almanza, President and
CEO of San Antonio Parks Foundation, Ashley Riley, Assets Manager for AREA Real Estate,
Larry Clark, Vice President of Bender Wells Clark Design, Alan Warrick, City Councilman
District 2 and Joe Alderete III. 501C3 tax­exempt donations may be made on­site at the
launch party or online at https://www.causes.com/campaigns/90769­revitalize­maverick­dog­
park