PHOTO GALLERY: Bark Park gates officially open

Shawn F. Linenberger
Tonganoxie Recreation Commission director Brad Eccles, with his dog, Scout, addresses the crowd at the Hill’s Bark Park, which officially opened Saturday morning. Pictured, from left, are Tonganoxie Mayor David Frese, TRC board members March Welsh, Lisa Large and Ursula Kissinger, TRC assistant director Zach Nachbar, TRC board member John Bretthauer, TRC program director Jennfier Feeney and Chad Sharp, Tonganoxie plant manager for Hill’s Pet Nutrition.The Hill’s Pet Nutrition Bark Park officially opened Saturday in Tonganoxie.
Here’s a look at photos from the event, which included booths from Hill’s, Tonganoxie Recreation Commission, Wizard of Paws, Leavenworth County Humane Society and Pleasant Valley Veterinarian Clinic.

Hill’s Bark Park opening, Saturday, May 24, 2025.

Shawn F. Linenberger
Hill’s Bark Park opening, Saturday, May 24, 2025.

Shawn F. Linenberger
Hill’s Bark Park opening, Saturday, May 24, 2025.

Shawn F. Linenberger
Hill’s Bark Park opening, Saturday, May 24, 2025.

Shawn F. Linenberger
Hill’s Bark Park opening, Saturday, May 24, 2025.