Temporary Closure of Diamond Bar's Dog Park Starts Today

 

Diamond Bar's dog park will close today to allow for the installation of several new amenities users have requested.

The temporary closure will last through the end of June, according to the city's website.

The Bark Park, located on a 1.35-acre site near the basketball courts at Pantera Park, 738 Pantera Drive, opened in November 2012.           

The city hosted a grand opening for the project, which cost more than $200,000 to construct. The doggie haven is comprised of two enclosed areas for leash-free roaming with existing amenities that include two drinking fountains with pet bowls, waste bags, trash cans, and park benches.

The additions to come largely were in response to residents who called for a few more amenities to make the dog park more complete, including shade cover, added seating, and more water fountains for the dogs.

Cecilia Arellano, public information coordinator for the city, said in December that the city had heard from community members and would tackle most of those issues right away.

Patch reader Ray Russell commented on the site in December that more amenties were needed, but encouraged residents to bring their dogs to enjoy in the meanwhile.

"The park is great to have," he wrote. "Still we need water, benches, some shade, paved entrance walks, and grass. Best of all the dogs don't care, they just have fun running and playing. If you have dogs, bring them for a visit. This is their park."

For more information, call the Community Services Department at 909-839-7060.