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By Cheryl Conway ith almost a decade gone by, hundreds of dogs have stepped foot at the north end of West Parkway within Foothills Park in Pequannock. The Pequannock Township Parks & Recreation dog park, the Bark Park, has been the hot spot for all dogs in the area since it opened almost ten years ago. At that time, the Pequannock Township Council passed an ordinance, 2016-11, allowing leashed dogs in parks. The Bark Park was officially dedicated on Nov. 23, 2007. A Girl Scout and local resident, Katherine Campbell, had suggested the dog park and her efforts earned her a Girl Scout’s Silver Award. Campbell had been working with the township recreation department with retired department director Denise Fur-
faro at the time, according to Barbara Meloy, Pequannock Recreation coordinator. The only dog park in the area, many dog owners register their pets annually to walk and socialize. “The popularity has grown, even with non-residents,” says Meloy about the Bark Park during the
past ten years. In fact, “in 2016 we had nearly 100 dogs registered; so far this year, we have 68.” There are a lot of regulars that go; it has become quite the social gathering. They even created a Facebook page. The dog park has been beneficial to those wanting an area to walk their dogs,
especially those who may not have a private yard. “The folks registered for the park are grateful we have the facility; some don’t have space at their homes/apartments for their dog to run around,” says Meloy. “It’s also a way to socialize their dog.” Not too big in size, the continued on page 2
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