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Dog Park and Other Improvements to Open in John Prince Park July 29

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Dog Park and Other Improvements to Open in John Prince Park July 29

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Contact: Chris Korbelak, 561-966-6649 | ckorbelak@pbcgov.org
 
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Dedication at 9:30 a.m.
Pooch party to follow
 
County officials will cut the ribbon to a new dog park and other park improvements in John Prince Park on Saturday, July 29, at 9:30 a.m. Lake Woof Dog Park will feature five enclosed landscaped dog areas with designated areas for large to small dogs, spanning more than four acres. The dog park will also include five gazebos with benches, drinking fountains, dog wash areas, and doggie bag stations and trash receptacles.
 
Other park improvements include accessible six-foot wide asphalt and concrete circular paths in each area, park benches along the pathways, and asphalt bike/pedestrian trails that connect to the rest of the park. There will be opportunities for residents to purchase memorial benches and brick pavers placed along the pathways to honor a loved one or family pet. In addition, 42 regular parking spaces and four ADA accessible parking spaces will be added. The adjacent cricket field has also been renovated and now includes a new grass playing surface, irrigation and dedicated parking.
 
“John Prince Park is one of our largest regional parks and has existed for 65 years,” said Parks and Recreation Director Eric Call. “Adding a state of the art dog park and other amenities is something residents and their four-legged friends have looked forward to for a long time.”
 
John Prince Park is located in Lake Worth along Lake Osborne. The park is accessible at the following entrances: 2700 6th Avenue South, 2520 Lake Worth Road and 4759 South Congress Avenue. Park hours are sunrise to sunset. Lighted court facilities are open until 9:00 p.m. Lighted, permitted athletic fields are open until 10:00 p.m. 
 
The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department creates opportunities for healthy, happy living. To learn more, visit www.pbcparks.com​.
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