The City's first dog park opened at Recreation Park, 5201 E. 7th Street in 1996 in an area near the 18-hole golf course and north of the Fly Casting Pond. The two-acre site been expanded by over one-acre due to its popularity. The hours of operation are normally dawn to dusk, seven days a week. The park has watering stations, and benches and tables throughout. Bags and pooper scoops are available. The park is lighted at night.