Parks staff told Delhi Township trustees on July 30 that the township’s new dog park is nearing completion and that the department is preparing related amenities and ADA improvements funded through a Hamilton County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) bid process.

Parks Director Randy Soupy said final work remains: playground mulch under drains, remaining benches and signage. He said staff expect a delivery of ground‑cover material next week and will announce a firm opening date at the next meeting. Soupy said park staff and events coordinators are considering a community opening celebration.

The township also has CDBG approval to bid ADA‑compliant walkways that will add an additional entrance to the dog park; Soupy said the bids will include options for paving walkways through Floral Paradise Gardens if costs permit. Trustees authorized spending under a separate resolution for shade structures and other park amenities in a later step.

Trustees focused discussion on safety and comfort at the new off‑leash area: several trustees urged camera coverage to provide a point of reference in the event of dog fights or other incidents, and Soupy said electrical access at the park currently ties to ballfield lighting and the township is exploring options (including solar) to provide continuous power for cameras. Trustees also discussed future shade structures, bench covers and rules signage; Soupy said those items are planned but won’t be installed immediately at opening.

The township’s park resource officer will maintain a presence near the dog park, and trustees said they will encourage residents to call police immediately if an incident occurs. Staff said the township will add signage that explains dog‑park rules and limits. Soupy said amenities such as additional fencing, shade and water will be phased in as the parks budget and bids permit.

Separately, parks staff said the township is installing pickleball net dividers ordered at a previous meeting and is seeking bids for new banquet furniture, lobby soft seating and event‑center lighting as part of an effort to increase daytime bookings at the township event center.

Why it matters: trustees framed the dog park as a new community amenity expected to draw users from inside and near the township, and they emphasized getting safety systems (camera power, rules enforcement and an on‑site park officer) in place as the facility opens.