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Dog parks are not a new thing. They’ve been present in some of the largest US Cities for decades, but in recent years, they are popping up in private neighborhoods, apartment complexes, and condominium communities at a staggering rate. Why the change? Over thirty-six percent of US households have dogs. Thirty. Six. Percent. And that statistic grows each year. In American households, dogs are almost as likely to be family members as children are, so in addition to those stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops and resort-inspired bathrooms that people have come to expect inside their new homes, potential renters and buyers are also looking outside for amenities that cater to all members of their families – including the four-legged ones.  Communities lacking pet-friendly amenities, particularly dog parks, could potentially be excluding over a third of their potential market share of residents.