The City of Gallatin opened its first dog park on Friday, July 18, at Triple Creek Park.  This is the first public dog park in Sumner County.  “A lot of people including the Girl Scouts, the Leisure Services staff and others worked very hard to make this dog park a reality,” said David Brown, Director of Leisure Services. “I’m really excited it’s open and we encourage folks to bring their dogs and enjoy it.”

The dog park is open from daylight to dark.  Two bronze-like dog statues mark the entrance to the park which leads through a shaded area and over a creek, creating a cool, relaxing atmosphere for both dogs and owners.  The park has separate play areas for small and large dogs.  The play areas include tunnels, jumps, fire hydrants, agility apparatus and fresh water.  There is a covered sitting area for owners to relax and watch their dogs.  There are also “pooper scooper” bags and waste receptacles for dog owners to clean up after their pets.

“Girl Scout Troop 574 was instrumental in the success of this project,” Brown said. “They helped with painting, including the bridge, and they donated the agility course apparatus.”

The dog park is just one feature of the Triple Creek Park campus. The campus also includes ball fields, Frisbee golf, walking trails and much more.  For more information on the dog park, contact Leisure Services at 451-5911.