Mequon plans 11.5 acres of fencing at Katherine Kearney Carpenter Dog Park

Mequon is moving ahead with a plan to add two fenced off-leash areas at Katherine Kearney Carpenter Park, its 35-acre dog park at 801 W. Zedler Lane. The Mequon-Thiensville Community Foundation is accepting donations for the project and says the work is planned for spring 2027. See the foundation’s project update.

What the fencing plan includes

The city’s bid specifications call for an 11.3-acre enclosure for larger dogs and a separate 0.2-acre enclosure for smaller dogs. Together, the two enclosures would cover about a third of the park. The plans call for six-foot chain-link fencing and self-closing pedestrian gates. See the fence project bid details.

The fencing contract appeared on the Mequon Common Council’s Nov. 10 agenda. Resolution 4325 listed a $138,325 contract with Hayworth Fence Company and included acceptance of donations from the community foundation. See the Nov. 10 meeting agenda summary.

How to donate to the dog park fence project

In its fundraising update, the Mequon-Thiensville Community Foundation reported that 75% of the project was funded. To support the fence, use the foundation’s donation page and designate your gift for Katherine Kearney Carpenter Park. If you use the Venmo QR code on the foundation’s campaign flyer, include KKCP in the payment note. Donate through the Mequon-Thiensville Community Foundation.

Looking for another place to take your dog? Our dog-friendly guide to Milwaukee’s North Shore covers nearby off-leash parks and leashed walks. You’ll find more local trails and outdoor spaces in our guide to Mequon parks.