A Palmerton borough official has asked visitors to the borough’s recently opened dog park to clean up after their pets.

Councilman Andrew Hollywood said at Thursday’s borough council meeting that there were some concerns expressed recently with the dog park at the West End Recreation Association.

“Users (have been) leaving the gates open when they leave at night,” Hollywood said.

Hollywood stressed that it’s important for people to clean up after their animals.

He then asked if council should look into seeding the area.

This was recommended by the group of volunteers who have started meeting to discuss development and care of the dog park.

Hollywood suggested possibly blocking off sections when they are seeded; otherwise seeded areas won’t grow if dogs are allowed to run.

Chris 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,

Braun 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 in November.

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.