Media Advisory: Dallas' 5th Dog Park Opens Today

City of Dallas sent this bulletin at 12/11/2021 07:25 AM CST

News Advisory

Crockett Dog Park

December 11, 2021                       Contact: Andrea Hawkins, (214) 670-4678, Andrea.hawkins@dallascityhall.com

 

Dallas Canines Get New Play Area at Crockett Park

City's 5th Dog Park Officially Opens Today

East Dallas canines and their family and friends today celebrate the opening of Dallas' newest park. The latest addition to the city's park system is a 1.25 acre off-leash park located in old east Dallas. Canine residents will enjoy separate play areas for large and small dogs, drinking fountains, dog washes and pet waste stations. The neighborhood-oriented park is within walking distance from many residential areas in old East Dallas and near Baylor Scott and White Hospital, numerous professional offices and outpatient facilities. 

 

WHAT:                     Grand Opening of Dallas' 5th Dog Park

WHEN:                    10 a.m.    Saturday, December 11, 2021

WHERE:                  Crockett Park, 501 N. Carroll Ave. at Victor Street, Dallas, TX 75246

PARTICIPANTS:     Jesse Moreno, Dallas City Council, District 2

                                Arun Agarwal, President, Dallas Park and Recreation Board

                                Fonya Mondell, Dallas Park and Recreation Board

                                Gunnar Rawlings, President, Friends of Crockett Park

 

Dallas Park and Recreation Department (www.DallasPark.org) champions lifelong recreation provides diverse leisure and recreational programs year-round for all ages at parks, visitor attractions and recreational facilities across Dallas.