The city will build a dog park adjacent to Volunteer Park on Lunn Road this year, Mayor Tom Perciak said.
The mayor announced the park March 10 at his annual State of the City address.
The park will encompass about 4.4 acres and be fully enclosed with a 6-foot chain link fence and double-gated entryways. There will be separate play areas for large and small dogs, as well as a wooded nature trail for off-leash walks.
Perciak said the park will provide local residents the ability to let their dogs engage in off-leash exercise, socialization and play within a controlled setting.
The park will include things like pet waste stations, dog-friendly water fountains, sun shelters, benches and picnic tables.
Perciak said the idea came from Strongsville Women’s League, which approached him several months ago to explore the possibility. City officials researched the idea and decided to move forward with the idea.
"I want to say thank you to the Women's League for help us spearhead this project," Perciak said.
Cost is estimated at $325,700. The city will seek $150,000 in funding from Ohio’s capital budget, and locally, the Women's League is planning to donate money for development and maintenance.