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City project

Mitchell Dog Park Project

Renovation of the dog park, including a large-dog area and a new smaller-dog area.

Current status
Under construction; estimated completion January 2025.
Location
Mitchell Dog Park
Street view near Mitchell Dog Park
Map of Mitchell Dog Park
  1. April 22, 2025: Additional benches installed

    Staff reported that four additional benches were installed in the large or mixed-use dog park and three benches were installed in the small dog park.

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  2. January 28, 2025 update

    Staff reported that the renovated and expanded dog park opened that day.

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  3. December 18, 2024: Construction update

    Staff reported grading, installation of 13 native trees, decomposed-granite surfacing, and initial fencing. Site amenities and turf work remained.

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  4. October 22, 2024: Drainage work underway

    South-fence tree pruning and drainage trenching were completed; work on the small and large dog parks and replacement of decomposed-granite base layers was underway.

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  5. September 24, 2024: Construction began

    Construction began with removal of existing fences, benches, and a message board. A construction fence was installed, and tree pruning and brush clearing were completed in advance of new work. The dog park is closed during construction; both dog areas are expected to open together.

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