Repko Dog Park unleashes plenty of room to roam

Wagging tails and friendly barks were in abundance as Repko Dog Park officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the afternoon of Friday, June 7 in Kingsville.

The Repko family donated a three-acre plot of land to the town in 2018 and the development of the dog park came about as part of the Town of Kingsville Recreation Complex upgrades. 

Manager of Parks, Recreation and Facilities Courtney Godfrey stated that approximately $300,000 of grant money was spent on the park and that this location would be ideal for dog owners that live on the northern side of town.

The new dog park is located at 440 Road 2 East, just north of the town baseball diamonds, and includes a 1.75 acre fenced section for large dogs and a .75 acre fenced section for small dogs.

Pet-friendly vendors were on site at the opening, including Hungry Pooch, Claws and Paws, and Walk About Canine Consulting to provide products and services for our furry friends.

Land donor Paul Repko was instrumental with this project coming to fruition and indicated that this park would “honour family members who have since passed.” At the ribbon-cutting, Repko said, “This park is for the town, its people and the dogs.”