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Planned improvements at the Surprise Community Dog Park will force it to close for three days next week.
City officials said crews will install new curbing and pavers and expanding concrete for a future shade structure at the current bench sites.
The large and small dog areas will be closed Wednesday, June 7 to Friday, June 9. Both sections of the dog park will reopen the morning of Saturday, June 10.
During this time, dog owners can use Dick McComb Dog Park in the Surprise Farms Community Park.
However, uses should note Dick McComb is closed for regularly scheduled maintenance from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 8.
For information, call Parks and Recreation at 623-222-2000, or visit surpriseaz.gov/parks.
Former NAU Lumberjack who loves going to concerts (or I did), watching sports (or I did) and hanging out with friends (oh, never mind). I also enjoy backgammon, surfing and men who are not afraid to cry.
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