Metropolis Dog Park – On the Riverfront in Metropolis IL

WMOK - METROPOLIS, IL - Progress continues on the new Metropolis dog park, providing local pet owners with a dedicated, secure area for their animals. During a recent Metropolis City Council meeting, officials and local residents discussed updates on construction materials, funding, and public safety enforcement. Alderman Short informed council members and attendees that the dog park project is moving forward, confirming that Hometown Hardware currently has the fencing ready for installation...

METROPOLIS, IL - Four-legged residents of Metropolis will soon have a new place to run and play. During a March City Council meeting, officials approved the development of a dedicated dog park at the north end of Dorothy Miller Park. The move comes after ongoing discussions regarding community needs for a secure, off-leash area for local pets. Dorothy Miller Park, known for its scenic riverfront views and abundance of trees, was selected as the ideal site due to its central location and avail...

WMOK spoke with Metropolis Mayor Don Canada in late February for WMOK's Coffee Break to discuss city business. Mayor Canada updated WMOK on the status of a potential dog park in the City of Metropolis. Early in Canada's term as Mayor he told WMOK that many community members had asked why Metropolis doesn't have a dog park. Mayor Canada looked into it and advised that the Paducah Dog Park was achieved when a group of citizens came together with a plan and presented it to the Paducah City Counc...