Facilities

Overview

The Go Bark Park, located on Fisher Drive, is an off-leash dog park primarily sponsored by Go Automotive and supplemented by the City of Clinton funds and allocated staff time. It is divided into two fenced areas for large and small dogs (typically less than 25 pounds) to offer exercise and fun under the important supervision of dog owners. As a joint project between Clinton’s Recreation and Public Works departments, the dog park also provides a water spigot, a pet waste station, and benches. The park will soon include several shade trees generously donated by Smithfield Foods Clinton, and a paved walking path around the fence area. In order for everyone to have an enjoyable, safe, and fun experience; rules for dogs (and people!) are posted at the entrance to the park.

Benefits of Dog Parks

According to the American Kennel Club, dog parks help communities by:

• Allowing dogs to exercise safely
• Helping dogs socialize
• Preventing off-leash animals from infringing on the rights of other residents
• Getting owners with common interests together
• Fostering a sense of the community
• Making dogs better neighbors, a tired dog is a good dog
• Assisting in deterring crime