Lake Country dog owners will soon be able to let their furry friends run free at a new five-acre off-leash dog park on Okanagan Centre Road West.
The new dog park is expected to open in November and add to the other two off-leash dog parks that currently exist, including one along Pelmewash Parkway and another along Oyama Road.
鈥淲e recognize that Lake County鈥檚 population is growing quickly and many of our citizens have dogs as part of their family,鈥� said Karen Miller, District of Lake Country communications officer.
鈥淚n order to support and promote Lake Country as a highly viable, active community for all, it鈥檚 important to improve the way people with and without dogs share our parks and beaches.
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Amenities at the new dog park include a fully fenced area for both large and small dogs, walking paths and trails, waste containers and bag dispensers as well as a dog water station, seating and signage. There will also be a parking lot.
鈥淓xtensive community engagement identified the need to improve the way people with and without dogs share our parks and beaches,鈥� said Greg Buchholz, director of infrastructure services.
鈥淎 proposed off-leash dog park network has been developed for the community with consideration to site suitability, sufficient parking, accessibility, neighboring land uses and other potential park uses.鈥�
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