Cedar Rapids opens third dog park with Friday event

The 12th Avenue Dog Park has entrances off 12th Avenue and 16th Avenue SE

Geoff Stellfox

Jul. 19, 2024 2:31 pm

Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell speaks during the grand opening of 12th Avenue Dog Park on Friday in Cedar Rapids. The 12th Avenue Dog Park is close to a half-acre with entrances off 12th Avenue and 16th Avenue SE. The amenity will support more than 450 new residential units in the neighborhood. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Laurie Worden, executive director Cedar Rapids Parks Foundation, speaks during the grand opening of 12th Avenue Dog Park on Friday in Cedar Rapids. The 12th Avenue Dog Park is close to a half-acre with entrances off 12th Avenue and 16th Avenue SE. The amenity will support more than 450 new residential units in the neighborhood. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Ella the dog rolls in the summer sun during the grand opening of 12th Avenue Dog Park on Friday in Cedar Rapids. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Matilda the dog holds onto her frisbee as she plays with her new friend Ella during the grand opening of 12th Avenue Dog Park on Friday in Cedar Rapids. The 12th Avenue Dog Park is close to a half-acre with entrances off 12th Avenue and 16th Avenue SE. The amenity will support more than 450 new residential units in the neighborhood. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Turbo the service dog receives pets from Cedar Rapids City Council member Dale Todd during the grand opening of 12th Avenue Dog Park on Friday in Cedar Rapids. The 12th Avenue Dog Park is close to a half-acre with entrances off 12th Avenue and 16th Avenue SE. The amenity will support more than 450 new residential units in the neighborhood. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)