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Wicker Park Advisory Council Wants Feedback On Design For New Dog Park

The project is still in its preliminary stages and will be updated based on responses from neighbors.

Dogs at the Wicker Dog Park on Feb. 8, 2023.
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WICKER PARK — Wicker Park neighbors can weigh in on what they would like to see included in a refurbished dog park in the neighborhood.

The Wicker Park Advisory Council launched a survey to gain feedback on a conceptual design for the project, which would be at the site of the current dog park in the southeast corner of Wicker Park’s namesake park.

The project is in its preliminary stages and the design will be updated based on responses.

The survey is here.

A conceptual design for a rehabbed dog park in Wicker Park. Park leaders are taking feedback to the design and will make changes accordingly.

Neighbors are asked to share how often they use current dog park and to rank a list of features they’d like to see, including a dog drinking fountain, artificial turf and more.

The project is estimated to cost about $680,000, according to the survey. The Wicker Park Advisory Council has suggested the price be split between the Park District, the alderman’s office and money raised in the community.

Additional questions about the project can be sent to WPAC@wickerpark.org.

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