If you are searching for Pawtucket Dog Park by looking for signs pointing you in the right direction you will quickly find yourself lost. There are none. The dog park is located within the large Slater Memorial Park, which is a beautiful place to spend a day off. Driving through the park don’t bother
looking for any markings indicating you where to go to find the dog park, instead follow the signs for Slater Park Lawn Bowling. Yes, this seems strange, but the dog park has replaced this venue. The dog park is pretty deep within the park so don’t worry about missing it, unless you come out the other side.
Unlike most dog parks, Pawtucket has an actual parking lot, not just a dirt lot. It is also the best looking and well kept park I have seen in my travels. The park has two sections, one for big dogs and one for small dogs. Both of which are equal in area and a good size for your canine companion to run around. The fence is new and has no holes for even the smallest dogs to escape. The double gates to each side also makes sure that your pup doesn’t take off into the large Slater Park. Unlike many other parks the Pawtucket park has no grass. A new surface was 
put in that was mostly sand and gravel and the patrons claim it is easier to keep dogs clean now.
Looking at the amenities, all I have to say is what doesn’t this place have? With clear signage explaining what is allowed and not allowed, a suggestion box and a glass cased bulletin board, dog owners get all the information they need. Pawtucket even has the hard to find running water spigots. There is one on either side of the small dog section and one at the back of the big dog section. A few patrons were nice enough to leave dog bowls to be shared with everyone else. The dog owners also benefit from very sturdy benches on either side of the park with plenty of shade for hot and sunny days. During the seasons with shorter days the lights are turned on to illuminate the park at night.
The important part of Pawtucket Dog Park, allowing it to run so smoothly and at such a high level of quality is the fact that there is a committee that runs the operation. They got a company to sponsor the park and donate poop bags as well as make sure the patron’s voices are heard, via said suggestion box.
Pawtucket Dog Park in Slater Memorial Park is one of the best I have encountered and I suggest you take your dog there and leave your comments below!
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