City of Danbury Announces Dog Park Grand Opening

From the City of Danbury:

DANBURY, CT - The City of Danbury will officially open the Danbury Dog Park on Monday, October 24th.

“We are so excited to provide a place for Danbury dog lovers to exercise their companions,” said Mayor Mark Boughton. “Dog parks are one of the fastest growing recreational spaces that a community can provide for its residents. Last year alone, Danbury saw a 6.5% increase in the number of licensed dogs in the city. This project will help service that rising demand.”

The City Council approved the use of the land at Miry Brook for the dog park in April of 2015. Construction began in June of this year.

“We are thrilled to be adding an off-leash dog park here in the City of Danbury,” said President of Council Joseph Cavo. “Within our 44 square miles, we are blessed to have many wonderful parks that provide our residents with a wide range of recreational opportunities. This dog park will be a great addition to our diverse recreational inventory here in the Hat City.”

The dog park contains two fenced in areas; 0.82 acres for small dogs and 1.1 acres for large dogs (20 pounds and over). Water is provided onsite and the park remains open from sunrise to sunset.

Residents should be aware when using the facility that they will not be allowed to park on the side street due to airport restrictions.

The ribbon cutting is open to the public and will be held at 10am on Monday, October 24th.

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