Improvements Planned for Redding Trail and Dog Park

Redding Trail Dog Park to be Closed from Late September Until Early March for Improvements

Redding Trail Dog Park will be closed from late September until early March for improvements. The Town is adding a trail connection from the existing loop of the Redding Trail to the new sidewalk that has been recently finished as part of the Midway Road construction project. To accommodate the new trail segment, the Town will be adjusting the shape of the dog park to allow the trail to pass to the south of it. Although the dog park is losing space on its south side, it will be extended to the north and to the east, making it 1,700 square feet larger than it is currently. Another change will be that the new fence will made of strong and durable recycled plastic lumber, rather than a chain link material, which is no longer allowed by Oncor in their easement. All seating will be reinstalled on newly poured concrete walkways, and brand-new freeze-proof dog water stations will be added to allow for year-round use. The dog park and new trail segment are expected to open in early March.

A temporary dog park is being built at the corner of Marsh Lane and Beltway Road so that pet owners in the area will continue to have access to an off-leash area while construction is going on. Drinking fountains will not be provided during construction, so all guests are asked to provide drinking water for themselves and their pets.

Thank you for your patience as we work to improve this popular dog park.

Project Background

The Redding Trail extension to Midway Road was initially proposed in the City-Wide Trails Master Plan which was adopted by City Council in 2021 to connect the existing Redding Trail “loop” to the sidewalk along Midway Rd to the east. Council approved funds to be allocated for the project during the FY2024 budget process, and AMLI Residential donated some additional funds to be used specifically for the dog park enhancements adjacent to their Treehouse, Phase 1 development. In January of 2024, Town Staff began working internally on the design and construction documents for the project, which went out for bid in June of this year. Council awarded a contract to Ratliff Hardscape Ltd. for the construction of the project at the August 27, 2024 meeting.