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Orange Village clears site for new dog park; fence installation likely in 2026
Summary
The village service department cleared underbrush for a new dog park; officials said most or all chain-link fence installation will likely occur in 2026 and that the village may combine contractor and in-house work.
Councilmember Lisa Perry reported that work to clear underbrush for a new dog park is complete and that most of the new park will sit in the woods with a small grass component. "The service department cleaned out the underbrush, and so if you wanna drive down and see where the new dog park's gonna be, it's gonna be mostly in the woods and a little bit on the grass," Perry said.
Why it matters: A second dog park will expand recreation options for residents. The service department and volunteers will manage site prep while a contractor will likely install specialized chain-link fence material.
Timeline, contractor and responsibilities: Perry said Bob Dugan spoke with Auburn Fence, which is very busy, and that fence installation "most likely" will not occur until 2026. Council and staff discussed a mix of village staff work and contractor installation; chain-link components will have to be installed by Auburn Fence while some other installation tasks might be done by village crews.
Other plans: The committee is considering a QR code to collect user feedback. The council confirmed the village will operate two dog parks for the time being and asked staff to gather public input about park features and user experience.
Ending: Staff said a definitive timeline and a firm contractor schedule are not yet set; residents should expect the dog-park fencing work in 2026 rather than 2025.
