dog park

Dog park a heavenly sight

Aug 12, 2026

Pat Blum submitted this photo of dogs and people congregating at the Lake City Dog Park with the message: “This is pretty sure what I think heaven might look like. Our wonderful Lake City Dog Park!”

The dog park turned into a Howloween wonderland this past Sunday as furry friends and their owners gathered for a festive costume party. From tiny pumpkins to majestic super heroes, the park was flooded with excitement! An appearance was made by the Misfit Pups from Ellsworth. Thanks to Chuck and...

Hero in a pickup truck

Sep 17, 2025

Heroes come in many forms, and some arrive in a pickup. That was the case last week when our dog escaped from the dog park. She’s a rescue from a puppy mill, and she’s a “runner,” as we’ve found in several heart-stopping escapades. At the dog park, she spotted the space below the large service...

Dog park shelter is a dream coming true

Apr 23, 2025

Things are happening at the dog park as the shade shelter is becoming a reality! The measuring, staking, and dirt work have all begun. We should expect some delays with the weather forecast but hopefully the end of May it should be complete! We are planning a one year anniversary as well as a...

Dog park was a much needed addition

Oct 9, 2024

By Kim Gyuricsko Foley, Al. I wanted to thank the City and advocates for the new dog park. This park is a wonderful and a very needed addition to my favorite town! It’s in a great site, is very clean and generally a lovely space. My only suggestion for improving it might be water and more picnic...

Dog park care, improvements appreciated

Aug 21, 2024

As someone who uses the dog park on a daily basis, I would like to give a shout out to Bruce Wallerich and the Parks Department for all their efforts in maintaining and improving our wonderful new dog park. Also, a special “leg up” of thanks for our new red fire hydrant that is a favorite of all...

Dogs, people turn out for park grand opening

Jun 19, 2024

People may have outnumbered dogs at the grand opening of Lake City’s new dog park on June 12. Located on North 10th Street near the Lake City Public Safety Building and across from Underwood Park, the park has two runs: a small one intended for dogs under 30 pounds, and a larger one for larger...

Public invited to dog park grand opening celebration

Jun 5, 2024

The Friends of the Lake City Dog Park would like to invite you to the grand opening of the new dog park on June 12. The park opened in May and is full of energy, dog sniffing and lots of socialization. We have met people from local campgrounds who have been coming here for years and are so happy...

Dog park could to be ready May 1

Apr 24, 2024

Local dogs could have a place to get off-leash and run and play—but not smoke—in about a week. Fencing started to go up last week at the site, which is across 10th Street from Underwood Park near the intersection of 10th Street and Wabasha County Road 5. Travis Dunn, the assistant Public Works...

Dog park construction begins

Mar 13, 2024

Work has begun on a public dog park on North 10th Street in Lake City. On Thursday, March 7, an excavator was working at the site, a gently sloping lot between the Lake City Public Safety Building and the intersection of North 10th Street and Wabasha County Hwy. 5. A concrete pad went in Monday,...