Minkarra Dog Park has been completed and
is now open to the public. Following calls for a dedicated dog park from the
local community and subsequent feasibility study by Suter Planners, WAX Design
were engaged by the City of Onkaparinga to create a design. The regional
attraction provides a 0.4 hectares of naturalistic, tree lined open space.
Under the shaded tree canopies, a variety of dog agility equipment has been
provided catering for a range of canine abilities. The natural play elements
embedded in the site add diversity to the user experience. Scattered sandstone
boulders incorporating carvings by local artist Lucas Robins and other features
such as tyres, a tetherball and a sand pit create opportunity to explore,
interpret and interact. The park provides the convenience of shelters and
seating along a circular route pathway that links to the adjacent existing
skate park and playspace beyond the boundary of the site.
An opening event is being held on Saturday
15th September.