Talk about a treat for dogs and their owners! The City of Atlantic City celebrated the Grand Opening today of the first city-run Dog Park in Atlantic City. City of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, Sr. was joined by city officials and the Inlet Community Development Corporation (CDC) to cut the ribbon at this beautiful new community space at S. New Hampshire and Pacific Avenues in Altman Park, designed to give dogs a safe, outdoor area for fun, exercise and socialization.

 

The new Dog Park – which consists of grass and mulch – has separate sections for larger dogs over 40 pounds and smaller dogs up to 40 pounds, both containing obstacle course equipment for the dogs, plus open space for them to run and play. Owners are expected to properly dispose of all dog feces at one of the multiple waste stations located within the park. Bags are available on site. All dogs being brought to the park should have previously received all proper vaccinations. The city asks owners with aggressive dogs not to bring them to the park.

 

The Dog Park at Altman Park is now open daily from sunrise to sunset and will be locked during off hours. The City of Atlantic City’s Health & Human Services Department manages the Dog Park. The City of Atlantic City’s Planning & Development Department was responsible for the design. The City of Atlantic City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Office helped obtain funding for the Dog Park.