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Albany dog park near baseball field close to completion; opening expected next week if weather allows
Summary
City staff reported the dog park construction near the baseball field is substantially complete, with final punch-list items including netting to stop foul balls and minor finish work. Staff said they expect to open the park to the public in about a week, weather permitting.
City staff gave commissioners a brief construction update on the dog park near the baseball field, saying the project is substantially complete and expected to open to the public within about a week, contingent on drying conditions after recent rain.
Staff described several project elements completed or near-complete: reoriented entrance near the baseball field and expanded concrete pad to create an accessible pathway to shade structures and benches; a holding zone (double-gated entry) to reduce dog-to-dog contact at the gate; a separate small-dog area with lower fencing on the south side; upgraded curb ramps and an extended sidewalk to current ADA standards; a replacement drinking fountain with an attached dog bowl; drainage improvements; and separation of irrigation lines so baseball-field watering no longer floods the dog area.
One remaining item the contractor is scheduled to install is protective netting to reduce foul balls entering the dog park from adjacent baseball fields. Staff said final punch-list items remain and that the opening is likely next week if the site dries sufficiently after recent rain.
No formal decision required This was an informational update; no formal commission action was required or taken. Staff answered questions from commissioners about accessibility, the new entrance alignment and remaining items on the punch list.
Provenance The dog-park update was presented as a staff project update during the announcements and project presentation portion of the meeting.
