EASTON, Md. - Officials say a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m.
The Town of Easton announced the opening of the Easton Dog Park located off of Brewer's Lane near Harrison Street. Mayor Megan Cook, Town Manager Don Richardson, and Town Engineer Rick VanEmburgh will be among the Town officials to attend the event and speak on the development of the project.
Officials are encouraging anyone interest in the park, and their four-legged friends, to join them for the event. A plentiful amount of doggy treats will be reportedly on hand for those attending.
The park now occupies a spot on a long-vacant plot of land off of Brewers Lane. Mayor Megan Cook said, “It is really great to be able to utilize this space in such a meaningful way. Dog owners will have a fun and safe way to take out their pups just a short walk from our downtown center.” Mayor Cook added, “We’re certainly excited to see our furry friends (and their owners) put it to good use."
The Easton Dog Park features several amenities. The park sports two separately closed-in areas, one for small dogs and one for large dogs, both covered in synthetic turf. Each area of the park contains shaded spaces, sitting benches, watering stations, and dual gate entrances. Additionally, the park comes equipped with a public comfort station including bathrooms and a water fountain.
The dog park was a major piece of the bond project construction plan helmed by the duo of Town Engineer Rick VanEmburgh and Town Project Manager Kody Cario. Officials say they utilized bond money acquired in 2020 and helped to conceptualize the project, before working directly with Chester River Landscaping (artificial turf, fencing, and landscaping on inner areas), Willow Construction (comfort station), and Easton’s Public Works team throughout the entire construction process.
While the park is catered to dogs, Project Manager Kody Cario explained that there is at least one benefit for everyone. “With the addition of the public comfort station, this new facility gives a great benefit to all of our residents and visitors, not just dog-owners. It will be especially helpful during bustling downtown events,” he added.