A new park comes to Wahlfield

By Shelley Irwin

Published July 23, 2026 at 11:11 AM EDT

A areal shot of the Whalfield dog park, trees, grass, a pavilion, parking spaces, walking paths, and a pond.

We talk to Christina Anthony about tomorrow's opening celebration and the wonderful amenities for the human animal bond.

A new park comes to Wahlfield, the grand opening of Wahlfield Dog Park, the first park in the Kent County Park System designed for 4 legged friends. We talk to Christina Anthony about tomorrow's opening celebration and the wonderful amenities for the human animal bond.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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