WPTV gets answers for couple driving an hour to nearest dog park

We’re getting answers for a couple in western Palm Beach County, asking why a dog park isn’t available in that region despite growth and development.

County leaders say a new facility is already in the works, but no clear timeline has been set.

WATCH: New dog park planned for western Palm Beach County

New dog park planned for western Palm Beach County

Harvey Kaufman and his wife brought the issue to our attention at our “Let’s Hear It” event at the Soup Kitchen last month. They told Victor Jorges they are driving about an hour daily from West Boynton Beach to Lake Ida Park, which is the closest dog park available to them. The couple is worried their rescue dog, Gucci, does not have a place nearby to exercise and have fun with other dogs…

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