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​Concord To Close Dog Parks For Annual Maintenance

Signs have been posted at the Newhall Park Paw Patch and Baldwin Park dog parks to ensure the community is aware of the planned maintenance.

The dog park at Baldwin Park in Concord.
The dog park at Baldwin Park in Concord. (Google Maps)

CONCORD, CA — Concord’s two dog parks are scheduled to be closed for annual turf renovation and general maintenance, the city announced in a news release.

The Newhall Park Paw Patch dog park, 1351 Newhall Parkway, is set to be closed from Monday, Feb. 5 through Monday, March 11.

The city’s Baldwin Park dog park, 2750 Parkside Circle, will close Monday, March 11, and will reopen Tuesday, April 16.

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Renovations will include aeration, reseeding, fertilizing, adding organic mulch, and allowing time for the natural turf grass to grow and fill in the worn areas, city officials said. Gopher abatement will also be performed.

The Paw Patch and Baldwin dog parks are consistently some of Concord’s most popular amenities available for local canines and their owners. Consistent turf renovations keep the facilities attractive and safe, the city said.

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Signs have been posted at the two facilities to ensure the community is aware of the planned maintenance. The city will also update its "Rain Information" hotline at 925-671-3479 in the event of any future changes.

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