JACKSON, Wyo. — With the apparent arrival of winter weather, preparations to open the seasonal dog park at the Teton County Fairgrounds are underway.

Jackson/Teton County Parks and Recreation, in partnership with PAWS will begin setting up a chain-link fenced enclosure with double-doored entrances to accommodate off-leash recreational opportunities during the winter months at the Fairgrounds.

Staff anticipates the dog park will open to the public on Thursday, Nov. 10. The park will remain open through May 1, 2023, from sunrise to sunset. PAWS is providing free mutt mitts and handling refuse collection for proper disposal of animal waste. Users of the facility are expected to clean up after their pets.