2nd Indio dog park set to open

A grand ceremony Wednesday will mark the opening of Indio’s second dog park.

KESQ News Channel 3’s Jeremy Chen was at the grand opening of the new dog park and he’ll have an inside look coming up Wednesday at 5 p.m.

The Golf Center Dog Park, located next to the Terra Lago Fire Station No. 5 at 42900 Golf Center Parkway, will officially open to all two-legged and four-legged members of the public at 9 a.m.

The park, paid for through a $2.7 million grant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development, offers an alternative to the city’s Mulligan Dog Park, constructed in 2007. Construction of the Golf Center Dog Park included planting shrubs and trees, installing irrigation, fencing, benches, solar lights, parking spaces, turf, curbs and sidewalks.

“We heard our community loud and clear about needing a second dog park since Indio has the most animals and pet owners out of any Coachella Valley city,” said Indio Mayor Elaine Holmes. “I’m happy we were able to deliver for our residents.”