Apache Junction off-leash dog park at 247 E. Superstition Blvd. It will be closed for maintenance from April 10th to May 15th to address drainage and standing water issues.
The 2.6-acre Dutchman Dog Park, which opened in April 2022, cost over $1.1 million to build in the northwest corner of the Pinal County complex.
According to the City of Apache Junction, work to be done during the closure includes:
- Fixes to improve drainage/stagnant water issues in the Mesquite area of ​​the park by installing dry wells and French drains to reduce closing days after heavy rains.
- During the spring transition period, fill in multiple bare areas with aeration, top dressing, and turf improvements in all areas by overseeding Bermudagrass. and.
- While the park is closed, clearing paths of dirt and debris, trimming trees, planting trees on the west side, applying pre-emergence herbicide to granite areas, and possibly installing additional seating Improvements that are best done while the park is closed, such as
It takes about a week to improve drainage, and Bermudagrass takes about three weeks to fully germinate. The extra time will allow the City enough time to implement all the other improvements listed above and potential setbacks.
go to apachejunctionaz.gov/1025/Dutchman-Dog-Park.
