Local Eagle Scout Gryffin Rust recently completed a project that’s making life more fun for dogs. He wanted to share his story:
This past Saturday, May 31st, local Scout Gryffin Rust of West Seattle’s Troop 284 successfully completed his Eagle Scout project, bringing exciting new features to the popular off-leash area near Green Lake.
Gryffin led the construction and installation of two dog agility structures — one larger and one smaller — designed to provide fun and exercise for dogs. The project involved other Scouts and several friends who dedicated their Friday and Saturday to assembling the structures and digging the holes to keep it secure.
The inspiration for this project came from seeing his dog Biscuit at West Seattle’s Westcrest Park, playing on the structures there. Those structures were also an Eagle Scout project from several years ago. The hope was to build the new structures for the upcoming West Seattle Stadium off-leash area, but unfortunately completion of that park is still many months away.
A big shoutout to Dunn Lumber for their generous donation of materials, as well as their assistance in cutting and helping select the wood. Also, a special thanks to Gryffin’s woodworking teacher at Chief Sealth International High School, Mr. Martinez, for the hands-on instruction this semester. A final thank you to Seattle Parks & Recreation for finding the right spot to build, and to Seattle’s Neighborhood Matching Fund for providing a grant. If you’re up north with your dog(s), check it out and bring a treat to coax them over!
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