The Ronald O. Thomas Dog Park opens for business in Pittsburg. The area also is home to new pickle ball and basketball courts and a new sensory garden. The Thomas foundation donated $50,000 to build the pet play area.  The fenced area offers more than 26,000 sq. ft. of play space and feature two separate areas for small and large dogs. The park also includes play equipment, such as ramps, tunnels and jump hoops.  The dog park fits into the city’s Mid-City Renaissance project, which calls for additional recreation spaces.

Grants from the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas and Everybody Plays Committee helped finance the other improvements.