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Parks & Recreation
Tempe breaks ground on Kiwanis Park dog park
Courtesy City of Tempe
Tempe has started construction for a new dog park at Kiwanis Park.
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Kiwanis Park Mill Ave. and All America Way Tempe, AZ 85283
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Construction kicked off on Sept. 20 for a brand new dog park coming to Kiwanis Park next spring.
The new park features four distinct dog park pods, a hydrant water feature and plenty of shade for pups to unleash their potential and sniff out a new hangout, according to a city release. Residents were invited to a ceremonial groundbreaking to celebrate the future of this new space with city leaders.
The new dog park will be located on the northern portion of the park, off of Baseline Road and Ash Avenue.
Project features consist of:
Four distinct dog park pods with separate entrances, including one for small dogs and a pod for dog agility equipment;
Hydrant water spray feature for dogs;
Decorative steel fence, trees and new landscape buffer along Baseline Road;
Two shade structures;
Connections to the Western Canal path;
New shade trees throughout;
Accessible parking spaces added along Ash Avenue;
Accessible walking path access;
New irrigation and
Benches and other site furnishings.
No impacts or closures are anticipated for the adjacent soccer field, playground or splash pad, according to the release. Some construction work may impact parking or traffic lanes off of Ash Avenue for short durations throughout the project.
Additional improvements to the north side of Kiwanis Park are anticipated to begin summer of 2025 and will include a new playground, concessions, restrooms and public art, the release added.
