Dogs getting new place to play in Union County
The City Council recently approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with Union County to develop a new dog park in a vacant section of the county-owned Wheatena Park, off West Grand Avenue.
The new park will be a fully fenced, off-leash space with shade trees, benches and separate areas for large and small dogs. The site design will prioritize safety, accessibility and comfort for pets and their owners.
The project is being funded through a $500,000 award from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs as part of a Fiscal Year 2024 legislative grant program. The grant will allow the city to cover engineering, permitting and construction of the dog park without using local taxpayer funds.
'As someone who has a couple of very energetic dogs at home, I'm especially excited about this project,' stated Mayor Raymond Giacobbe. 'This is something that will not benefit the dogs of our city, but the entire Rahway community. We want neighbors to have places to meet, relax, and connect. And sometimes, that starts with a couple of dogs chasing each other around a field.'
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Under the terms of the agreement the city will oversee the design and building process and the county will retain ownership of the land. Construction is expected to begin later this year or early next spring.
Email: srussell@gannettnj.com
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