A fenced, off-leash park
Establish a safe, fenced, off-leash dog park where island dogs can run and play freely.
Board of directors
The people behind the park
Riley P. Dog Park is guided by a volunteer board of island residents who give their time so our community’s dogs have a safe, welcoming place to play.
Our mission
What we set out to do
Open to all dog lovers
Develop a well-maintained space open to everyone who loves dogs and follows the park rules.
A community project
Treat the park as a true community project, built and maintained in partnership with the City of Corpus Christi.
Meet the board
Your volunteer board
Nick Colosi
Chairman of the Board
A 14-year Island resident who joined to create a safe place for his greyhound and Jack Russell terrier to run. He invites fellow dog owners to help maintain and improve the park.
Jan Park-Rankin
Co-Chair
Co-owner and co-publisher of The Island Moon Newspaper with a three-decade media career. A devoted animal advocate who has fostered and rescued strays.
Jed Blaich
Treasurer & Fundraising Chair
An Island resident since 2017 with a long business career, including energy-efficiency and LED lighting projects. Proud companion to a Miniature Australian Shepherd.
Andrea Wilczynski
At-Large Board Member
Returned to Corpus Christi in 2022 after a career in microbiology and molecular science. She lives with her husband, son, and three rescue dogs.
Suzan Brown
At-Large Board Member
A dedicated member of the Riley P. Dog Park board, serving our community of island dogs and their families.
Nicolas Garcia
At-Large Board Member
Born and raised in Corpus Christi, he ran a printed circuit board business in Texas before returning home in 2017, where he is now semi-retired.
Board meetings
Join us each month
Board meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month. All are welcome to attend and get involved.
Want to get involved?
Volunteers and supporters are the heart of Riley P. Dog Park. Reach out, lend a hand, or chip in — every bit helps keep the park thriving.