After months of grassroots effort, Wyoming's first off-leash dog park opened last weekend. With amenities for pooches and their owners, area residents look forward to an opportunity to meet up with neighbors and socialize their pets.
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Jim Elmer surveyed the two-plus acres of fenced-in liberty, a German shepherd leashed by his side. Then, Molly ran free. "Some days you'd think, 'When will it ever happen?' " said Elmer, part of a group that spearheaded fundraising for the city's first off-leash dog park. "It came out just beautiful. It's more than you ever dreamed."
The park includes separate areas for small and large dogs, a sand hill for digging, a stand of trees and a doggy water fountain. Picnic table seating is available, with donated park benches on the way.
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