Woburn Dog Park Opens, City Hall Reopens On Limited Basis

WOBURN, MA — Woburn's Dog Park at Ferullo Field opened Wednesday after more than two years in the works, with restrictions in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Woburn City Hall also reopened on a limited basis, Wednesday.

The dog park has been in the works for years, with the city receiving a design proposal for Ferullo Field in Feb. 2018. The city received a grant from the Stanton Foundation covering 90 percent of the construction cost.

The Recreation Department shared rules for the dog park Tuesday, both standard rules and coronavirus guidelines. Due to the virus, visitors of the park are expected to wear masks, maintain 6 feet distance, not use amenities like water dishes and toys and avoid the park if it's crowded.

City Hall also has temporary guidelines in place for its reopening. Access to the public is only permitted by appointment.

Visitors are required to wear face coverings in all city buildings, and fill out a visitor log. Anyone with potential coronavirus symptoms such as a fever, coughing or shortness of breath is not allowed to enter City Hall.

City Hall access is limited to the rear entrance, and the building's restrooms are closed to the public. Cleaning and safety protocols are in place for the staff.

As of Tuesday, Woburn has 233 active coronavirus cases, of 613 total. Twenty-eight residents have died.

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.