Our Pups in the Park program is designed to raise awareness, promote responsible pet ownership and focus efforts on reducing dog waste in our waterways. Generously sponsored by donors and managed by the American River Parkway Foundation, the Pups in the Park program provides over 85,000 mutt mitts annually to dispensers along the Parkway. By using these handy bags, responsible pet owners like you help prevent over 8 tons of dog waste from entering our environment and waterways each year.