Wilmington's Dog Park to Officially Open June 15

WILMINGTON, MA - It's finally almost here. The Wilmington Dog Park opens for play on Wednesday, June 15 with an “Unleashing Ceremony” taking place at 8 a.m. The Dog Park is located at Town Park, 823 Main St. The public and pooches are invited to attend.

The Dog Park consists of two fenced-in areas; a 13,500 square foot area for all dogs, and a 6,600 square foot area for small dogs only. Obstacles in each area include hoops, tubes, and stumps.

The park is open to all licensed dogs. Dogs must wear a collar with valid tags displayed at all times. It is a carry-in, carry-out facility, meaning owners must take all refuse, including pet waste, from the park. Owners are asked to be kind and leave nothing behind.

The idea for a dog park was raised during the planning for the Yentile Farm Recreational Facility. A dog park was consistently rated highly in the public surveys as a desired feature. It was determined that Yentile Farm was not a suitable site for a dog park. With guidance from Selectman and Yentile Farm Development Committee Chair Judy O’Connell, the town sought a more suitable location. Town Park was selected due in part to its proximity to a highly popular trail frequented by many dog owners.

The town is also seeking to establish a “Friends Group” consisting of residents interested in helping champion the park, to keep it safe and enjoyable for dogs and their owners. Anyone interested should contact Animal Control Officer Chris Sullivan, by tweeting #WilmDogPark to @WilmingtonACO, or call Animal Control at 978-658-5071.