The installation marks a first for the city—a public space dedicated to commemorating the four-legged family members who have touched so many lives. "This is the first of its kind in the city," said Pierce Sullivan, a board member of the Madison Parks Foundation, the organization that donated the custom sculpture. 

Madison’s dog parks continue to be some of our most loved and well-used spaces. This year, the Foundation has been working closely with community partners and city staff to improve amenities and make sure these parks remain welcoming for both pets and their humans.