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By Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News
Highlands Dog Park reopened after finishing renovations designed to enhance the park’s aesthetics and provide a better experience for residents, visitors, and their canine companions.
Renovations to the park addressed feedback from park users and included drainage improvements to ensure the park remains dry and safe after rainfall, while the expanded area around the pavilion offers additional space for relaxation and socializing. New lawn areas also create a more comfortable environment for both dogs and their owners.
An aerial view of the Highlands Dog Park.
The revitalization project was a collaboration with the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC and the Town of Highlands and was paid for by Visit Highlands, NC funds.
The project began in late April and was delayed due to bad weather.
A view of the dog park from Foreman Road.
“Weather has been responsible for any delays to this point,” said Town Commissioner Jeff Weller. “But even through some tough work days, Tate Landscaping crews have been working to get things done as quickly as possible.”
The Highlands Chamber held a reopening celebration on May 22, giving local canines a chance to check out the renovations.
Local canines enjoying the new and improved dog park at a reopening event on May 22.
For more information about the Highlands Dog Park project or to learn more about the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC call 828-526-5841 or visit http://www.highlandschamber.org.