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Terrell staff outline near‑term and long‑term options for dog park, estimate $85K–$125K for small site
Summary
City staff presented two options for a dog park: a near‑term, small‑scale park at Ben Gill Park (estimated $85,000–$125,000, 6–9 months to complete) and a larger, longer‑term site near Wildwood Lake contingent on state hospital construction. Staff will provide cost and operations estimates for the FY‑26 budget process.
Terrell, Texas — At their May 6 meeting, city staff outlined near‑term and long‑term options for establishing a public dog park in Terrell, asking public‑works and parks staff to prepare cost and operational estimates for council review and the FY‑26 budget.
Assistant City Manager Mark Mills summarized two options. The near‑term option would convert the former playground footprint at Ben Gill Park into a small‑scale dog park;…
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