CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield/Lawrence Township Dog Park will soon be ready for use.
Plans are currently underway for a fundraiser that will provide last-minute items needed to open the park.
A “Doggie Paddle” (rubber doggie race) will be held at the Dented Keg on Sunday, Aug. 6, where 500 rubber doggies will ‘jump’ off the Market Street Bridge and float down the river to a catch-net finish line along the Witmer Park boat launch.
Tickets for the numbered rubber doggies will be sold for $10 each, with prizes awarded for the Top 5 doggies to reach the finish line.
Prizes are first place – $1,000; second place – $500; third place – $250; fourth place – $100; and fifth place – $50.
You can purchase tickets at Waggin Trains in Clearfield, or by contacting a member of the committee via the Lawrence Township Dog Park Web site: www.dogpark@lawrencepa.gov.
The event at the Dented Keg will begin at 3 p.m., with the dog race beginning promptly at 5 p.m. A basket raffle will be held along with other fundraising activities, all benefitting the dog park.
Dog-themed drinks will be available for purchase from the Dented Keg. If you would like to donate a basket for the raffle, please contact Carolyn Smeal at carolynsmeal@hotmail.com, or leave a message on the dog park Web site for a member of the committee.
The LT Dog Park is located on Fire Tower Road in the Lawrence Township Rec Park. The committee has been working over two years to bring their vision to a reality.
Fencing for the large dog section was installed last fall and seeded early spring. Once the fencing is complete for the small dog section and double-gated entry and the grass has grown, the park gates will be open for use.
A grand opening will be planned in late July/August, weather permitting. The community has been very receptive and is excited for the opening.
Future phases of the dog park include adding benches, shade trees, water fountains, a walkway around the entire park area and a donor/founder plaque.
Donations can be made by sending checks to the Lawrence Township, 9120 Clearfield/Curwensville Hwy., Clearfield PA 16830, Attn: dog park donation.
Watch the LT dog park site or Facebook page for announcements.