The opening of Cosmo Park has been pushed back again by Town of Gilbert. The park closed in July for renovations and repairs and to enhance some of the park features has now been scheduled to open mid-to late September. Cosmo Park in Gilbert, Arizona (Ray & Greenfield Rd), which is a retention basin that was transformed into a 17acre park for dogs and their owners, is named after the town's first police dog is was scheduled to reopen this weekend. All you avid dog lovers will have to wait a few more weeks!

My daughter and I are so excited since we have spent quite a bit of time there with our dogs and it is with in walking distance of our neighborhood, Greenfield Lakes!

Cosmo Dog Park, 2502 E. Ray Road in Gilbert opened originally in July of 2006 and was a hit from the beginning for dog lovers in Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa and surrounding cities.

We take our dogs there regularly and enjoy watching the much larger dogs enjoy the lake and doggie obstacle courses. Our little dogs are not much more than an appetizer for the much larger dogs that frequent the park however we love the atmosphere and enjoy the entertainment it provides. The variety of dogs is just amazing that you will encounter and the friendly interaction with other dog owners is so much fun!

Cosmo Park features doggie exercise equipment, a fire-hydrant drinking fountain, basketball court, tot lot, lighted fenced dog park. There is a lake where dogs may swim and two dog wash stations! The park also features a tribute to Cosmo the dog, who served with Gilbert Police from 1993 to 1999 and died in 2002, and more than 1,000 commemorative bricks dedicated to pets.

Cosmo Park is located at the northeast corner of Ray Road and the Santan Loop 202 in Gilbert. Hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call for information 480-503-6200 with concerns or questions on Gilbert's Cosmo Dog Park.

If you live in the Greater Phoenix area, chances are there's a dog park within 20 minutes of your home where you can take your dog for a romp off leash. These are fenced dog parks.