- Who:Martin County, using Commission District 5 funds, at a park named for a Palm City Marine killed in Afghanistan.
- What: A fenced dog park with separate large and small dog areas, shaded seating, and combination water fountains for pets and owners.
- Where:LCpl. Justin Wilson Memorial Park on SW Mapp Road in Palm City.
Palm City’s long-requested dog park is moving. Martin County has cleared the site at LCpl. Justin Wilson Memorial Park, relocated resident gopher tortoises, and put fencing into design, with completion targeted for December 2026.
The county’s project tracker lists the current phase as running from June 16 through Dec. 31, 2026.
What Is Being Built
The plan calls for secure perimeter fencing with separate areas for large and small dogs, benches and shaded seating, and combination water fountains serving both pets and owners.
Dog wash stations are also part of the scope.
Where the Work Stands
Three steps remain before the park opens, according to the county:
- Construct the ADA-accessible walkway
- Run water to the fountain and dog wash stations
- Install the fencing
The county’s tracker still shows the project at 0% complete, which reflects construction work rather than the clearing and permitting already finished.
How It Got Funded
The Board of County Commissioners tentatively approved the FY27 Capital Improvement Plan by straw vote and directed staff to advance the project using Commission District 5 funds. The tentative CIP identifies $300,000 in District 5 MSTU funding…