Midwest City Dog Park

[mmonroe]

Here are just some pictures of the new construction for Midwest City's Dog Park.







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Midwest City to Begin Construction of City Dog Park

For a number of years, City officials, staff and community residents have talked and even dreamed about the idea of creating an official City Dog Park - a place where our canine friends and their owners can come together for fun and exercise. Well, that idea is becoming a reality and soon, according to Community Services Director, Vaughn Sullivan.

Sullivan said that construction on the two (2) acre area, just west of the walking trails in Joe B. Barnes Regional Park, is getting ready for the installation of a black vinyl-coated chain link fence and two (2) large concrete pads, one for large dogs and one for smaller ones. Once those features are installed, crews will begin the process of constructing the necessary dirt work, irrigation system and special features of the park.

In 2010, the City named a special committee to oversee the plans and development of the park. The committee consisted of council members, park board members, City staff and residents. "For several months, the committee traveled to every dog park in the Oklahoma City metro area to see how other communities developed and designed their parks. Our committee took what they felt were the best features of each and had our architect, Fred Quinn & Associates, draw up plans that we think will make our park the best in the area," Sullivan said.

According to Sullivan, City crews will handle the majority of the construction and development of the park in-house.

The park is estimated to cost $149,000 and will be funded by a dedicated sales tax for parks and recreation. For a view of the architectural renderings, go to www.midwestcityok.org.

Sullivan estimates the park will be open for visitors this summer.
Posted on Mon, February 20, 2012 by Kay Hunt
http://midwestcityok.org/midwest-cit...-city-dog-park

Renderings:
http://midwestcityok.org/Websites/MW.../drawing_1.pdf
http://midwestcityok.org/Websites/MW.../drawing_2.pdf
http://midwestcityok.org/Websites/MW.../drawing_3.pdf

[betts]

That looks really nice. I may be taking my dogs there once it is complete, never mind the drive.