Dog park group forms

SANDPOINT — A group has formed to establish a off-leash dog park in the city.

Friends of Sandpoint Dog Park’s mission is to acquire property and develop a fenced dog park that would then be turned over to the city of Sandpoint.

“This group will continue to have ongoing interaction with the community to raise awareness of the benefits of off-leash parks and to work with the city to make the park a clean, safe and fun placed to spend time with our canine friends,” Friends of Sandpoint Dog Park said in a statement.

The group will be attending a Sandpoint Parks & Recreation meeting at noon on Wednesday, March 22, to discuss its new venture. Volunteers are also needed.

Those with expertise or interest in the initiative may contact Ericka Mattsson at 610-2288.