After three years in the making, the Fulton County Bark Park had its official opening day ceremony Saturday, at its location in the Richland Restoration Nature Park on 450 N, west of Old US 31 between New US 31. 

The new dog park came to the community as a group project by the Fulton County Leadership Academy 2019-2020 cohort. Not letting COVID restrictions retire the project completely, it was the groups determination, hardwork and serious love for animals that brought the Bark Park to where it is today. 

Support from various local businesses, Fulton County REMC Operation Round-up, Northern Indiana Community Foundation and the Fulton County Parks Department provided help in the land preparation, installation of two pavilions, concrete walkways, and walking trails. 

Group member Ashley Burrus said it has been an amazing journey to see the group's vision come together. 

The Fulton County Bark Park is now officially open to the public daily from sunrise to sunset, and offers 60 acres of recreational room, with two fenced in sides to keep small and large dogs seperate.

Among the community support the park has recieved, Nubiano's Pizza is donating 15% of all orders from May 17th and May 18th for the Fulton County Bark Park between 11am-8pm.