Plano's Bark in the Park Is Back This Summer

PLANO, TX -- The City of Plano’s Parks and Recreation, Environmental Health, and Animal Services departments are teaming up again for this year’s Bark in the Park event Saturday, June 8. Bark in the ark will be sponsored by Pet Suites and Pizza Hut and is free in conjunction with National Get Outdoors Day. It will take place from 8-10:30 a.m. at the Dog Park at Jack Carter Park, the city said in a news release.

The first 300 visitors will receive a commemorative tote bag. Free donuts will be available compliments of Shipley Donuts. Pizza Hut will be on site offering slices of pizza for sale, the city added.

"This purpose of this fun and educational family event is also to raise awareness when it comes to keeping Plano’s dog parks clean and safe. With two new dog parks slated to open later this year (one at the new Windhaven Meadows Park and the other at Bob Woodruff Park South), one of Plano Parks and Recreation’s top priorities is to encourage park stewardship, especially when it comes to sharing these areas with their four-legged friends," the city said.

Before attending take a moment to review the doggie do’s and don’ts on the dog park webpage. The Dog Park at Jack Carter Park is located at 2215 Pleasant Valley Drive. Overflow parking will be at Jack Carter Pool (follow the signs).