Hannah's Story

"She was the type of person who would always brighten up a day."
Hannah Rosemary Simons-Scalise died in 2011 after battling Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. 

She had a final gift for her favorite furry friends. She insisted that the money put aside for her funeral be used to build a dog park instead. The Friends of the Dog Park non-profit formed in November of 2012 to fulfill Hannah’s wishes. 

The City Commission's confirmed the name of the Mission Creek dog park will be "Hannah's Bark Park" in a unanimous vote at the August 11, 2014 meeting. Earlier, the Union Township Board and the Friends of the Dog Park Board did the same. A resolution to that effect was read by Sharon Tillman to Hannah's parents, Lynn Simons and John Scalise. 

Would you like to get involved?
Click below if you would like to be contacted about becoming a member of the Friends of the Dog Park Board, volunteer at one of our events, or join our email list.

Would you like to contribute?
Donations are always welcome! Your tax deductible contribution may be used for park improvements or for educational events that will help keep the park a safe and happy place for you and your dog.