OFF-LEASH DOG PARK

PRESS RELEASE

December 16, 2013

The Hantsport Memorial Community Centre (HMCC) launches a new community recreational facility with the creation of an off-leash dog park located at the corner of Highway 1 and Main Street in Hantsport.

Lorraine McQueen, President of HMCC stated that this is the most recent development in a long history of the creation of community recreation facilities created for the benefit of the residents of Hantsport and the wider community.   McQueen stated, “We are delighted to announce the creation of another opportunity for community building and an active and healthy life style for our neighbours.  Fundraising plans are already in place to support this new facility."

Ron Such, First Vice-President, noted that rules for the use of the Park will be posted and it is expected that owners and handlers will respect this opportunity to exercise and have fun with their pets.  In addition, it is hoped that the former unwelcome practice of allowing dogs to run off-leash on recreational fields on HMCC property will immediately cease.  

Hantsport is a Town of walkers and dog owners.  The HMCC Board is hopeful that many in Hantsport and in surrounding communities will make good use of this new off-leash park and all the excellent recreational facilities provided by HMCC.