[Lawrenceville, Ga., Oct. 17, 2006] - Enjoy some fun and exercise with your dog this weekend as Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation opens Pinckneyville Park's new dog park on Fri., Oct. 20, 2006.

The total area of the dog park is just under three acres, and consists of a small dog area and a larger play area for all dogs. The dog park is a fenced-in area in which dogs are permitted to play without leashes.

The dog park includes grassy areas primarily located on the Colonial Pipeline Easement that runs through Pinckneyville Park and also encompasses some wooded areas for shade.

Also included are two water fountains featuring dog bowls, one of which was donated by Colonial Pipeline and contains a plague commemorating their donation.

The new dog park is an exciting addition to Pinckneyville Park's current features, which include a seven-field baseball/softball complex, concession buildings, restrooms, 1.1-mile paved multi-purpose trail, family pavilion, four playgrounds, roller hockey rink and free-skate area. The park also features the 5,000-square-foot Medlock Pavilion.

Pinckneyville Park is located at 4758 S. Old Peachtree Rd. in Norcross.