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New Dog Park Coming To Berkeley Township Next Year

Officials announced that a new dog park is expected to open in March on Butler Boulevard near the Bayview Avenue intersection.

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Council members Sophia Gingrich and James Byrnes, Chief of Police Kevin Santucci as well as township engineers were on hand for the ribbon cutting marking the start of the project.
Council members Sophia Gingrich and James Byrnes, Chief of Police Kevin Santucci as well as township engineers were on hand for the ribbon cutting marking the start of the project. (Berkeley Township)

BERKELEY, NJ — Four-legged friends will soon have another place to roam in Berkeley Township. A new dog park is expected to open in town at the end of March.

The park will be located on Butler Boulevard near the Bayview Avenue intersection.

The preliminary plans include adding benches, a drinking foundation to fill dog bowls and water bottles, and a receptacle for pet waste.

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Council members Sophia Gingrich and James Byrnes, Chief of Police Kevin Santucci and township engineers were on hand for the ribbon cutting marking the start of the project.

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