MARLBOROUGH – You can soon add a dog park to the list of recreational facilities available in the city.
On Thursday, Aug. 29, local officials took shovels in hand for a ceremonial groundbreaking at the northern edge of Ghiloni Park.
This facility, the first of its kind in Marlborough, will include separate areas for small and large dogs; benches; and dedicated parking.
“There are so many awesome trails. The park’s the icing on the cake,” said City Councilor Mark Vital, who owns three golden retrievers.
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Funding for the park came from the American Rescue Plan Act ($150,000) and a state budget earmark secured by state Rep. Danielle Gregoire ($35,000.)
“I love dogs so much,” Gregoire said.
State Sen. Jamie Eldridge, whose district includes several active dog parks, said he supported the earmark as a way to “better support recreational opportunities.”
Mayor J. Christian Dumais and interim Commissioner of Public Works Ted Scott credited the Department of Public Works for creating the design for the park.
The dog park is next to one of the paved trails that connect to other areas of Ghiloni Park, as well as the state forest.
Construction should be completed by the end of fall.
