Namyangju City Opens Dog Park in Pyeongnae-dong... Creating Leisure and Communication Space for Pet-Owning Families

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Namyangju City held the opening ceremony for the 'Pyeongnae-dong Dog Park' on the 10th in the area around 183-2 Pyeongnae-dong and began full-scale operation of a leisure space that citizens and their dogs can enjoy together.

The opening ceremony was held with the attendance of about 100 people including Mayor Choi Hyun-deok, members of the National Assembly, provincial and city council members, and citizens. It was organized to announce the creation of a leisure space where citizens and pets can safely and comfortably enjoy themselves in line with the increase in pet-owning households, and to promote a mature pet culture and the creation of a pet-friendly city.

The Pyeongnae-dong Dog Park, which opened today, was developed with a total project cost of 500 million won covering an area of 2,214 square meters.

On-site activities included a dog registration support booth and the distribution of waste collection bags, along with citizen participation events. The city also conducted promotional activities to inform the public about the importance of pet registration and proper pet etiquette, encouraging responsible pet culture practices.

Mayor Choi Hyun-deok said, "The Pyeongnae-dong Dog Park is a precious space where pets and citizens create happy daily life together," and added, "Going forward, we will expand pet policies that reflect the diverse needs of citizens and create Namyangju as a pet-friendly city where people and pets coexist harmoniously."