Following the success of the “Paw-Pup Dog Park” last fall, the Alhambra City Council decided at its regular meeting on June 24 to move forward with plans for a permanent dog park.
During the pilot project, which brought fenced play areas for dogs of all sizes to a temporary park next to the Alhambra Golf Course, Alhambra residents responded overwhelmingly in favor of establishing a permanent dog park for the city, with about 99% of the 1300 responses to the city’s survey being positive. The community turnout was key in the city’s decision to create a space for Alhambrans and their furry best friends to get outside, mingle, and play.
The city first established the “Paw-Pup Dog Park” in September 2023 as a two-month pilot project to gather feedback from city residents. In June 2024, following the favorable response to the project, the city council authorized staff to move forward with design specifications for a permanent dog park. The future park will be located near the site of the “Paw-Pup” project area, as over 89% of participants expressed that the temporary installation was in a good location.
“The Alhambra City Council is thrilled to see this initiative advancing,” said Mayor Sasha Renée Pérez. “Alhambra residents have long expressed their desire for a permanent dog park, particularly following the success of our pilot program. Now, we are able to make this a permanent feature for our residents and their furry friends!”
As next steps, the city is seeking professional engineering and design services to provide plans and specifications for the Alhambra Dog Park Project, with an anticipated start date of September 23. Anticipated dog park amenities include trees, synthetic turf, walking paths, a restroom facility, secure double fencing, benches, shade structures and dog play features. To stay up-to-date with progress on the project, visit the city of Alhambra’s website or social media pages.
