Post Falls Approves Budget to Build 1.5-Acre Off-Leash Dog Park at Corbin Park

After years of failed attempts, Post Falls is moving forward on a dedicated off-leash space. The Post Falls City Council unanimously approved a design budget Tuesday night to advance plans for a 1.5-acre dog park at Corbin Park, with Parks and Recreation Director Kris Ammerman saying the facility could open by the end of 2027.

The approval marks a turning point for a city where dog park proposals have repeatedly stalled. As the Coeur d'Alene Press put it, Post Falls "finally has the right location at the right time to make it happen" at Corbin Park.

The planned park will include two fenced enclosures, though the specific purpose of each separate area has not yet been detailed in city documents made publicly available. The design phase, now funded by Tuesday's council vote, will flesh out those specifics along with amenities, surface materials, and access considerations.

At 1.5 acres, the Corbin Park site gives Post Falls room to build something meaningful for the city's dog owners. The unanimous council vote signals broad political support for the project, and Ammerman's 2027 target gives the community a concrete, if not yet guaranteed, timeline to watch. The path from approved design budget to ribbon-cut still runs through a full design process, permitting, and construction, so end-of-2027 remains a goal rather than a firm date.

For a city that has seen dog park momentum fizzle before, this council action carries real weight. The design budget approval is the first concrete funding commitment the project has received, and with Corbin Park identified as the site, the pieces are in place in a way they haven't been during previous planning cycles.