Purgatory Park Off-Leash Dog Area

Matt Kumka, Park and Trail Project Manager

Will Manchester Public Works Director
Darin Nelson, Finance Director
Erik Nilsson, City Attorney
Mike Funk, City Manager

An off leash-dog area and fencing feasibility analysis was completed following the June 15, 2026, council study session, including costs and implementation considerations for two off-leash dog areas in Purgatory Park.

Motion to approve designated off-leash dog areas in North (Area 5) and South (Area 2) of Purgatory Park and a motion amending the 2026-2031 CIP to reallocate available funding from projects S13209 and S23309 for the installation of Type 2A wood post fencing per the Off-Leash Dog Area Feasibility Study.

The Purgatory Park off-leash dog implementation plan supports the infrastructure and asset management desired outcome 5.3, to enhance safety, walkability and connectivity of the trail system.

Proposed improvements to Purgatory Park would be funded through existing park operation and maintenance funds, and primarily through previous Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Park and Trail Improvement funds to be reallocated. This would include previous projects related to the red barn site (prior to 2020) and park habitat stewardship plan funding (2023).

See attached supplemental background report.