RUSH CREEK DOG PARK CONSTRUCTION STARTED 1926 Valleywood Dr. Arlington, TX 76013
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onstruction has begun on the Rush Creek Dog Park in west Arlington and is on schedule to be completed in Spring 2017. The seven-acre park will feature water fountains, dog wash stations, shaded seating areas and four fenced-in off-leash play areas. This will be the City’s second dog park, the first, Tails ‘N Trails Dog Park also features off-leash areas, water fountains and other amenities. But unlike Tails ‘N Trails, Rush Creek will have an area for dog birthday parties, weddings, dog training or other canine-centric private events.
The Tails ‘N Trails dog park, located at 950 SE Green Oaks Blvd. behind the Arlington Animal Services Center, has been open since 2007. The southeast Arlington park’s usage by dog owners from across the city has been consistently high, Randolph said.
“We have seen a lot of friendships and relationships bloom through the existing dog park and we’ve had a consistent demand for this type of service throughout the city,”
“People’s affinity for dogs is pretty strong. So many folks treat their dogs as family members, so that connection really brings about an environment where dog owners are looking for opportunities not only for their dogs to socialize but also for themselves,” Randolph said.
Randolph said the old dog park has improved “We’re really excited about this amenity, the community. which we are starting to see more of in the parks and recreation industry,” Parks “We have seen a lot of friendships and and Recreation Director Lemuel Randolph relationships bloom through the existing said. “We certainly believe there is a -Parks and Recreation dog parkand we’ve had a consistent demand demand for it. We know people pay for Director Lemuel Randolph for this type of service throughout the city,” party services for dog events. Why not Randolph said. the City? It’s a way for the City to recoup some of the costs for operating the dog park as well.” For information and updates about this and other capital improvement projects, visit NaturallyFun.org. On June 28, 2016 the Arlington City Council approved a construction contract of up to $722,000 with Encino Landscape, Inc. to build the park. Arlington voters approved $500,000 for the project in the 2014 bond election. The For additional information, visit NaturallyFun.org rest of the construction funding comes from park user fees or contact Eric Seebock at Eric.Seebock@arlingtontx.gov. collected by the Parks and Recreation Department. Construction will last about 150 days and Arlington Parks and Recreation will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony this spring.
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