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File photo of the boarded up ranger's cabin in Stratfords Roosevelt Forest, which is where the town's new dog park will be situated, officials say.

File photo of the boarded up ranger's cabin in Stratfords Roosevelt Forest, which is where the town's new dog park will be situated, officials say.

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Tati of Seymour plays on Silver Sands Beach in Milford. Dogs are not allowed on public beaches during the summer, but there are plenty of other dog-friendly outdoor spaces.

Tati of Seymour plays on Silver Sands Beach in Milford. Dogs are not allowed on public beaches during the summer, but there are plenty of other dog-friendly outdoor spaces.

A dog goes swimming at Mianus River Park in Stamford, Conn. on Monday August 27, 2012.

A dog goes swimming at Mianus River Park in Stamford, Conn. on Monday August 27, 2012.

Lauren Schreiber, 18, walks her dog Roxy with friend Charlie Haviland, 17, of Fairfield, and his dog Rocky Thursday, Mar. 6, 2014, at Lake Mohegan's hiking trails in Fairfield, Conn. less

Lauren Schreiber, 18, walks her dog Roxy with friend Charlie Haviland, 17, of Fairfield, and his dog Rocky Thursday, Mar. 6, 2014, at Lake Mohegan's hiking trails in ... more

Coco takes a dip in the pool at the Stamford Dog Park on Saturday, May 10, 2014, the 5-year anniversary of the park.

Coco takes a dip in the pool at the Stamford Dog Park on Saturday, May 10, 2014, the 5-year anniversary of the park.

Jennings Dog Beach is the only off-leash beach in the area from October 1st to March 31st. Dogs are allowed on the sand, but not on the boardwalks, pavilions, or playgrounds.

Jennings Dog Beach is the only off-leash beach in the area from October 1st to March 31st. Dogs are allowed on the sand, but not on the boardwalks, pavilions, or playgrounds.

Patty Johnstone of Sussex, N.J., and her Irish Red and White Setter, Ruger, during the Greenwich Kennel Club Dog Show at Taylor Farm Park, Norwalk, Saturday, June 7, 2013.

Patty Johnstone of Sussex, N.J., and her Irish Red and White Setter, Ruger, during the Greenwich Kennel Club Dog Show at Taylor Farm Park, Norwalk, Saturday, June 7, 2013.

Newtown's first off-leash recreational dog park features two acres of fenced area for licensed and vaccinated, friendly dogs over four months.

Newtown's first off-leash recreational dog park features two acres of fenced area for licensed and vaccinated, friendly dogs over four months.

Dogs are welcomed off leash along this trail bordering Candlewood Lake.

Dogs are welcomed off leash along this trail bordering Candlewood Lake.

Eisenhower Park has nature trails, a pond, a dog run, as well as many other family friendly recreational activities.

Eisenhower Park has nature trails, a pond, a dog run, as well as many other family friendly recreational activities.

Andrea Bulcken, of Shelton, gives her dog Brody a pet while he plays at the Shelton dog park in Shelton, Conn. Friday, Aug. 23, 2013.

Andrea Bulcken, of Shelton, gives her dog Brody a pet while he plays at the Shelton dog park in Shelton, Conn. Friday, Aug. 23, 2013.

Teddy, a Welsh terrier, dunks his tootsies in the water fountain at the Waveny Dog Park in New Canaan.

Teddy, a Welsh terrier, dunks his tootsies in the water fountain at the Waveny Dog Park in New Canaan.

The Housatonic Valley Rail-Trail in Monroe is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors.

The Housatonic Valley Rail-Trail in Monroe is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a

Bring your pet to play off-leash at this fenced Greenwich dog park, which includes a separate area for small dogs.

Bring your pet to play off-leash at this fenced Greenwich dog park, which includes a separate area for small dogs.

Compo Beach off-leash dog area welcomes canines from October 1 through March 30. The area is not fenced, though.

Compo Beach off-leash dog area welcomes canines from October 1 through March 30. The area is not fenced, though.

Leashed dogs are allowed in this park with a playground, tennis courts, cafe, fields, trails, and picnic benches.

Leashed dogs are allowed in this park with a playground, tennis courts, cafe, fields, trails, and picnic benches.

The long-awaited dog park in New Milford opened in 2010.

The long-awaited dog park in New Milford opened in 2010.

Dogs are welcomed off-leash and play areas are available in this public park.

Dogs are welcomed off-leash and play areas are available in this public park.

Havoc of New Fairfield at Lovers Leap State park in New Milford.

Havoc of New Fairfield at Lovers Leap State park in New Milford.

This is an on-leash beach open to canines between after October 1st to March 31st, as long as you pick up after them.

This is an on-leash beach open to canines between after October 1st to March 31st, as long as you pick up after them.

Havoc of New Fairfield enjoys a walk at Tarrywile Park in Danbury.

Havoc of New Fairfield enjoys a walk at Tarrywile Park in Danbury.

Dogs are allowed into Greenwich Parks from December 1st through March 31st.

Dogs are allowed into Greenwich Parks from December 1st through March 31st.

Havoc of New Fairfield at Steep Rock Preserve in Washington.

Havoc of New Fairfield at Steep Rock Preserve in Washington.

Donna Myer, of Southbury, gives her dogs, Winslow, left and Gracie, right, a drink in the nearby river , at the Southbury Dog Park, in Southbury.

Donna Myer, of Southbury, gives her dogs, Winslow, left and Gracie, right, a drink in the nearby river , at the Southbury Dog Park, in Southbury.

The Ridgefield Operation for Aminal Rescue Paws for the Cause Dog Walk in Ballard Park Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012.

The Ridgefield Operation for Aminal Rescue Paws for the Cause Dog Walk in Ballard Park Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012.

This friendly, large, off-leash dog park provides plenty of space for your pet to play.

This friendly, large, off-leash dog park provides plenty of space for your pet to play.

Kristin Woxholdt of New Fairfield takes Havoc for a walk at Stone Church Hike in Dover, NY.

Kristin Woxholdt of New Fairfield takes Havoc for a walk at Stone Church Hike in Dover, NY.

Cranberry Mountain in Patterson, NY is another dog-friendly hiking spot.

Cranberry Mountain in Patterson, NY is another dog-friendly hiking spot.

Stratford: Progress being made on dog park

STRATFORD This town has been howling for a dog park for decades, and now some progress is being made on the pooch playground.

The Town Council on Monday, yielding to the hundreds of sad-eyed, floppy-eared faces in town, agreed to award a contract to a company that will demolish the old ranger station residence at the entrance to Roosevelt Forest, where canines will soon be able to cavort with one another.

The low bid came in at about $22,000, which includes carting away whatever other mess is strewn about the old ranger station in the North End.

Details are still being worked out, but officials say that the fenced-in facility will have a key card system to permit only Stratford dogs to enter. There will also be a small parking lot.

In March, the council finally wagged its tail the Roosevelt Forest venue for the facility. Dozens of other sites from one end of town to the other were getting the stiff test, but most of these faced growls of disapproval from nearby residents.

Most of the money will come from an appropriation from the 2016-17 fiscal year, which ended on July 1. Officials said that itll still face scrutiny from the Inland Wetlands Commission.

The building that will be torn down hasnt been used in about two decades.

jburgeson@ctpost.com

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