Zoomies, wags and slobber dedicate Newberry’s ‘Central Bark’ at ribbon cutting

  • Without a skyscraper in sight, Newberry city officials, employees, residents and their furry canine friends celebrated the grand opening of “Central Bark,” the city’s first dog park, on Thursday with
  • Located at 347 NW 258th Terrace near Lois Forte Park, Central Bark offers fenced green space for dogs of all sizes to run around, socialize and play unleashed.
  • Disposable poop bags and a water spicket to fill drinking bowls are supplied on site, as well as designated small dog (below 20 pounds) and large dog (over 20 pounds) pens.

Without a skyscraper in sight, Newberry city officials, employees, residents and their furry canine friends celebrated the grand opening of “Central Bark,” the city’s first dog park, on Thursday with a ribbon cutting.

Located at 347 NW 258th Terrace near Lois Forte Park, Central Bark offers fenced green space for dogs of all sizes to run around, socialize and play unleashed. Disposable poop bags and a water spicket to fill drinking bowls are supplied on site, as well as designated small dog (below 20 pounds) and large dog (over 20 pounds) pens.

City Manager Jordan Marlowe said even more features are coming to Central Bark, including two covered dog bone-shaped benches sponsored by Newberry Animal Hospital and a fancier sign sponsored by Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic.

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Fountains equipped for human drinking at the top and dog drinking at the bottom will also be installed, along with an agility course, handicap accessibility and a food truck area with picnic tables for a “dog and dine” experience…

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