Royal Oak dog park taking it to the next level

Royal Oak's Mark Twain Dog Park has been so successful that city officials are thinking about opening up a second one. In the meantime they are improving this one.

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The Royal Oak City Commission approved installing two security systems, one at the front and one at the back of the park, plus offer year-round park passes and keys to residents and non-residents.

It's estimated that 75 percent of park users are residents. Each year, 500 annual passes will be offered. Residents get first dibs at a cost of $40 per year. After a 60 day time-period, non-residents will have the chance to purchase the pass for $65.

Keys to the park will be sold for $10 each.

Each pass will be activated for 365 days upon purchase.

"Our park functions well, people love it. This takes is to the next level," City Commissioner Mike Anderzejak said.

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