The Ebensburg Dog Park held it’s Grand Opening on Saturday, September 9th! This project was originally requested through surveys issued by the Ebensburg Borough. As a community-focused organization, the Ebensburg Rotary Club led the design and fundraising efforts. It has received tremendous recognition and support from residents, local business owners, Ebensburg Borough, the Cambria County Commissioners and grant office as well as State Representatives.
Funds in amount of $228,000 were successfully raised for this project. Bids for construction were due Thursday, February 23rd by noon. Straw Construction was awarded the project and construction began on April 10, 2023 and finished just prior to the opening.
Dog Park Facts:
- The site of the dog park is located on Borough property near the roller hockey rink at Lake Rowena Park in Ebensburg at 952 Rowena Drive, Ebensburg, PA 15931.
- Ebensburg Borough will maintain the park.
- The dog park has two sections – one for large dogs and one for small dogs.
- It includes water stations, waste stations, obstacles, benches, and perimeter fencing.
- The construction included installation of drainage lines, a new storm inlet, asphalt paving, concrete paving, installation of water appliances and associated utilities, installation of chain link fencing, and additional associated work.