New Dog Park Under Construction In Cherry Hill

CHERRY HILL, NJ — Local pet parents will soon have a new place to bring their fur babies. The construction of a new dog park is underway at Cooper River Park in Cherry Hill.

The project, which includes demolishing the existing dog park, will take around 10 weeks to complete, according to Camden County officials. The $775,000 endeavor is part of the county's Parks Alive 2025 — a $100 million plan to revitalize the county's 24 parks, conservation areas and waterways.

Cooper River Park — which runs through Cherry Hill, Pennsauken, Collingswood and Haddon Township — is part of the county's park system.

"The current dog park in Cooper River Park has been well loved and used since its construction years ago, but we felt it was time for an upgrade," said County Commissioner Jeff Nash, liaison to the Parks Department. "This project will provide improved conditions for dog owners countywide and we can’t wait to welcome all residents and their furry friends to the park soon."

Work will consist of:

• Demolishing the existing dog park, concrete walkways, and portions of asphalt pavement parking area, asphalt walkways and wooded areas.
• Constructing a new dog park complete with separate fenced areas for small dogs, large dogs and agility equipment, along with a pavilion, benches, and picnic tables for spectator viewing.
• Constructing parking lot improvements, including a new stone entrance, concrete ADA parking spaces and portions of new concrete curbing.
• Construction of new concrete sidewalks, providing direct connections to the dog park entrance and view area, existing asphalt walk and parking area.
• Installation of new regulatory and warning signs.
• Topsoil and seeding/sodding and irrigation.

Cherry Hill Township Council Member Sangeeta Doshi praised the project.

"As a dog owner and resident, I am thrilled to see a new space that can be utilized by our community come to Cherry Hill," Doshi said. "I already know this park will be loved by our dog owners, and I want to thank the (county) commissioners for fulfilling their promise of revitalizing our county's green spaces."