Johnson City cuts ribbon on new dog park

Officials with Johnson City cut the ribbon on the city’s dog park, the West King Street Bark Park. The one-acre park has space for dogs of all sizes to run, play and socialize off-leash, featuring shaded areas for pet owners, a ramp and tunnel station, tug of war area, decorative fire hydrants, and separate areas for large and small dogs. Members of the city’s public works, communications and engagement, and parks and recreation teams worked together to bring the park to life, utilizing funds from the Boyd Foundation’s Dog Park Dash grant and contributions from citizens Fred Warren and Bill Greene. Construction began on the park on May 1, 2025, with most of the work being done in-house.