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The countdown is on for the grand opening of the brand-new Woodcroft Dog Park this September – a $565,000 project set to improve community amenities for dog owners and their furry companions in the City of Onkaparinga.
Located at Hurtle John Potter Reserve, on the corner of Bains Road and Investigator Drive, the dog park covers 4,300 square meters and has a range of features designed with the help of the community. But you’ll have to hold onto your leashes for just a bit longer – the grass still needs some final touches before welcoming its first guests.
The City of Onkaparinga posted to Facebook saying: “We know your doggos are excited about the opening of the new Woodcroft dog park, but the newly laid grass just needs a bit longer to get established before the gates will be open to the public. Full lawn coverage is needed to ensure it can withstand regular use from foot and paw traffic.”
So what’s in store once those gates swing open? The park is set to be an agility wonderland featuring weave poles, a doggy bridge, tunnels for explorers, an A-frame for climbers, and even a sit-stay platform for capturing the cutest pictures of your doggo.
For human companions, there will be shelters to sit under, a dog-friendly drinking fountain, and a landscaped areas to enjoy the scenery. Plus, there’s a toilet block coming soon, which will be handy.
The paw-some project wasn’t dreamt up overnight. With over 600 voices contributing their ideas, the Woodcroft Dog Park is the community’s collective vision brought to life. Supported by a $500,000 grant from the state government and following extensive consultations last year, every idea has been carefully considered.
Although the park faced a few with setbacks, because of unauthorised entry that required repairs to hydroseeded areas, the space is officially set to open in spring this year. The delay is to ensure the park’s long-term sustainability, allowing enough time for the grass and vegetation to properly take root.
The new Woodcroft Dog Park will join three three other dedicated off-leash parks in the City of Onkaparinga. With amenities catering to both dogs and their owners, the park is set to become a popular space for years to come.
What: Woodcroft’s $565k new dog park
Where: Hurtle John Potter Reserve on the corner of Bains Road and Investigator Drive
When: Set to open September
For more information on the park, click here.
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