The north side of Kiwanis Park is ready for a refresh!

Construction on the new dog park located on the north side of Kiwanis Park began the week of September 9, 2024 and will be complete in Spring 2025.

Dog Park Project Features:

• There will be four distinct dog park pods with separate entrances including one for small dogs and a pod for dog agility equipment.
• Hydrant water spray feature for dogs
• Decorative steel fence, trees and new landscape buffer along Baseline Road
• Two shade structures
• Connections to the Western Canal path
• New shade trees throughout
• Accessible parking spaces added along Ash Avenue
• Accessible walking path access
• New irrigation
• Benches and other site furnishings

There will not be any impacts or closures to the adjacent soccer field, playground or splash pad. Some construction work may impact parking or traffic lanes off of Ash Avenue for a short duration during the project Additional improvements to the north side of Kiwanis Park are anticipated to begin Summer 2025 and include a new playground, new concessions and restrooms and public art. 

Project overview: 

The improvements are funded out of the city’s Capital Improvement Program budget, as part of the Parks Improvement Plan, which is reinvesting more than $60 million into Tempe parks over the next five years . Additional modifications or enhancements to other park amenities are not included in the budgeted amount.

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