Teen boy scout masterminds dog park in Montevideo
- Jaxon Wagner, a high school senior, identified the need for a dog park in Montevideo.
- He designed the park and raised about $16,000 for its construction.
- Wag's Bark Park opened and quickly became a popular destination for local dog owners.
In Montevideo, Minnesota, a local high school senior, Jaxon Wagner, initiated a project to create a dog park after realizing the community lacked such spaces for pets. As a part of his Eagle Scout project, he gathered community support and implemented steps to design the park. Wagner created a blueprint, met with city officials, secured land, and successfully raised approximately $16,000 in funding necessary to bring the park to fruition. The construction involved learning new skills, notably fencing, which he achieved through online resources. With assistance from friends and fellow dog enthusiasts, the project culminated in the opening of Wag's Bark Park, which has quickly become a popular spot for dog owners and their pets. Wagner expressed gratitude to the community for their support and highlighted the joy of seeing his idea transform into reality, emphasizing the importance of communal projects in small towns.