Friends of Newtown Park and Bark has kicked off its "Buy-a-Brick Campaign" to add the special finishing touch of a brick walkway to Newtown’s much needed and eagerly anticipated off-leash dog park. Buy a brick, have it engraved, and dedicate your purchase in honor/memory of a special pet or person. Or make a fun, socially acceptable statement that shows your love of animals and our mission.

Now is the perfect time to show your commitment to help dogs in a creative way, while supporting Friends of Park and Bark mission to help us build a special place for our furry friends to exercise and socialize with other dogs and people. And also enjoyed romping in our very own dog splash pad or agility fun zone.

Friends of Newtown Park and Bark are looking to be the number “1” Dog Park.

Mission and Vision: We have established funding for our park, our mission to create a well-designed dog park for the enjoyment of Newtown residents as well as to continue fund-raising events to provide the resources for ongoing maintenance of the park.

Our slightly-larger-than- two- acre land parcel is on Old Farms Road, off Wasserman Way, adjacent to the new Brian J. Silverlieb Animal Care and Control Center and across from the Governor’s Horse Guard.

Features planned for the park include two fenced play areas, a large general play space and a smaller separate section for smaller, older and more timid dogs.

Availability of drinking water, shade structure and trees and benches will provide a safe and comfortable environment for human and canine park visitors.

And because it’s important to us that dogs have fun and stimulation!