A popular Savannah dog park will shut down temporarily starting Monday for renovations aimed at improving safety and amenities.
🐾 Why It Matters: The Mother Mathilda Beasley Dog Park serves hundreds of pets and owners weekly. The closure impacts daily routines for locals who rely on the space for exercise and socialization.
🔧 What’s Happening:
- The park at 500 East Broad Street will close June 2 for four to five weeks.
- Upgrades include new fencing, drainage improvements, and refreshed play areas.
🏗️ Behind the Work: Parks officials say the project addresses wear-and-tear from years of use. Crews will replace worn equipment and add shaded seating for owners.
📅 Plan Ahead: Pet owners should avoid the area until mid-July. Nearby options include the Forsyth Park Dog Run and Lake Mayer Park, though both are farther from downtown.
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B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
