BRUNSWICK — Brunswick Area Recreation for Kanines is pleased to announce that the new Merrymeeting Dog Park in Memory of Jake Horgan will open Saturday, June 8 at 10 a.m.
Opening Day events will include welcome remarks from Brunswick town officials and a brief dedication ceremony, followed by the ribbon cutting at 10:30 a.m.
Local dog trainers and several local veterinarians will be on hand to answer questions. Raffle tickets for great prizes and T-shirts will be on sale.
The dog park is located on town-owned land along the Androscoggin River Bicycle and Pedestrian Path, near the Water Street entrance in Brunswick.
The 1.5 acre space with beautiful views of the river, is managed by the Parks and Recreation Department. Town staff will maintain the dog park as part of its daily, year-round maintenance of the bike path, including mowing, daily trash removal, snow-plowing, and parking lot and trail monitoring.
Nearly $50,000 in private funding was raised for this project. The park is named and dedicated to the memory of Jake Horgan, a graduate of Brunswick High School and a devoted dog lover.
The public is invited to celebrate this great new amenity in Brunswick. All dogs must remain on leash until after the ceremony. Visit www.barkmaine.org to view the user’s guide and see more information.
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