Waitsburg Dog Park is now open for your dog's business

To the Editor,

The new Waits Mill Dog Park had its grand opening on June 19, and we are celebrating the power of collaboration and partnership.

In 2008, Councilmembers Leroy Cunningham and Ken Lenhart put forward the official recommendation of a dog park for Waitsburg. The recommendation remained a point of discussion until summer 2023 when the recently revitalized Waitsburg Parks and Recreation District’s commissioners decided to stop just talking about it and start acting on it.

The dog park was a partnership from the beginning - the city provided the funding in the 2024 budget and Parks and Rec agreed to lead the installation and labor.

Parks and Rec Chairman Bart Baxter was outstanding in his dedication and service on this project. Our city administrator and public works crew provided hours of support. On May 4, volunteers installed the fencing - thank you to Brian Richards, Victor Whitmore, Lance Carter, Wendy Carter, Mattilynn Carter, Court Ruppenthal, Jason Taylor, Kristy Taylor, Hagen Taylor, and Dane Henze.

Our new dog park is a win for our four-legged friends and our community, and will stand as a true example that our city is a more vibrant, wonderful place to live when we collaborate and partner together.

Sincerely, Jillian Henze, APR

Waitsburg City Councilmember