Gatlinburg welcomes new dog park

Gatlinburg city officials, residents, and their furry friends were on hand to cut the ribbon at the new Dog Park at Mills Park in conjunction with a “St. Pawtrick’s Day” event. The Dog Park at Mills Park features a great opportunity for large and small dogs alike to have areas for their enjoyment. The park is divided into two fenced in areas: ones for larger dogs and another area for smaller dogs. Both enclosed areas feature a double-gated entrance to prevent dogs from getting loose. The two areas make up a safe space for dogs and their owners to enjoy. Both the large and small dog parks offer a fenced-in area for the dogs to exercise and play off leash. Both facilities feature shaded areas, benches, and dog-waste bags and trash cans. Water fountains are accessible outside the gates of both the large and small dog parks. Funds for the park came from a $25,000 Dog Park Dash grant from the Boyd Foundation and additional funds from the city of Gatlinburg.