Northbrook Dog Park Expects Autumn Opening

The Northbrook Park District has announced plans for the construction of a dog park at Coast Guard Park, 2490 Dundee Road, just west of the Northbrook Post Office.

At its monthly meeting on July 24, the Board of Park Commissioners approved a bid to develop the park. Construction is expected to start within 30-45 days with an anticipated opening in late fall.

The Park District is building a dog park in response to growing interest in the community, as expressed in surveys and public meetings. Northbrook residents have identified a dog park as an unmet need in the community and 
asked for a place where dogs could play off-leash and socialize with other dogs.

Almost 100 residents attended a Public Input Meeting in August of 2012 to review design concepts for a dog park. The site plan for the dog park includes the following elements:

• Area for large dogs (2 acres)
• Area for small dogs (.5 acre)
• Fence, shelter and dog wash
• Parking for 37 cars
• Playground

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