Palmerton has recognized two individuals who were pivotal in the creation of a dog park in the west end of town.

Borough council on Thursday recognized Chris Lipfert and Braun Bleamer for their contributions toward the dog park at the West End Recreation Association.

Lipfert, owner of Lipfert Lawn and Fence, Inc., was contacted to provide guidance and pricing for installation of fencing to create the park.

After reviewing the project, Lipfert chose to donate his time and materials for completion of the project,

Bleamer, owner of Jet Signs, was contacted for design ideas on signage for the park.

He chose to donate his time and materials.

The dog park has been a successful project in part to the contributions of both.

A dedication of the dog park at Alley J, above portions of the 800 and 900 blocks of Edgemont Avenue, was held last month.

The borough wanted a dog park but didn’t have the resources necessary until Lipfert put the park up for free.

He installed fencing to create two sections, one for small dogs and the other for large dogs.

Lipfert said there was an existing dog park about a block-and-a-half away that had a 350-foot fence which he disassembled and re-purposed.

He then took that fence and installed a chain-link fence and posts to complete the job. The end result is a 500-foot fence.

Lipfert said he started the project on July 18, and finished it on July 25.

Council in April agreed to re-purpose the West End Recreation Association Field for use as a dog park.

Also on Thursday, council recognized Timothy Kromer for 20 years of service, Dane O’Brien for five years, and James Balliet for five years.