VERNON, Conn. (NCC NEWS) – Saxony Dog Park, located at the intersection of Regan and West streets near the Rockville sections of town, lets dogs run wild, and their owners a chance at rest from their crazy canines. Open from sunrise to sunset, people are already flocking to check out the new park.
One local resident, Anthony Napolitan, is very pleased with the town’s idea of making a dog park.
“I live in town and we’ve been going to other dog parks and it’s really nice to finally have our own dog park,” says Napolitan, who said his home’s backyard is too small for his pups Maggie and Kelly.
Kelly Snayda, a South Windsor resident, said it was her first time at the park, which had its official grand opening on July 13. Her dogs, Sophie and Mollie, have to play on the left section of the park when visiting, as noted by a sign at the entrance that aims at separating large and small dogs.
Snayda was overall very pleased with the park’s appearance but did offer some ideas at improving the landscape.
“We brought our own, but if they (Sophie and Mollie) are running around, water would be nice.”
Regardless of any potential improvements, it’s clear that the park has provided a way of escape for both the dogs and their owners.
“I’m actually excited we’re trying to make the town better,” said Napolitan, “A dog park in town is really nice.”
Although neither of Napolitan’s or Snayda’s dogs were available for an interview, it was easy to tell that they enjoyed being able to run through open space filled tunnels and tires.
