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Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and Clark E. Ray, Director of the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will host a “leash-cutting” ceremony on Wednesday, November 5 at 4:45 pm to celebrate the opening of the Shaw Dog Park, the District’s first off-leash public dog park, located at 11th Street and Rhode Island Avenue, NW.

As part of its ongoing Meet Your Match campaign, the Washington Animal Rescue League will also be on site with adoptable puppies and dogs.
 
WHAT:
Leash-Cutting Ceremony for DPR’s First Public Dog Park
 
WHEN:
Wednesday, November 5   - 4:45 pm

WHERE: 
New Shaw Dog Park, 11th Street and Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Entrance on 11 Street, NW

WHO: 

• Adrian M. Fenty, Mayor 
• Clark E. Ray, Director, DC Department of Parks and Recreation 
• Jack Evans, Ward 2 Councilmember (Invited)
• Harry Thomas, Jr., Ward 5 Councilmember and Chair of the Committee on Libraries, Parks and Recreation (Invited)
• Jim Graham, Ward 1 Councilmember (Invited)
• Dog Owners of Greater Shaw (DOGS)
• Dr. Gary Weitzman, Executive Director, Washington Animal Rescue League 

For more information about ways to support or contribute to the DC Department of Parks and Recreation, please contact DPR's Office of Partnerships and Development at (202) 671-1462 or DPRpartnerships@dc.gov