Reading celebrates grand opening of city’s first public dog park at Schlegel Park

Posted on July 14, 2025
Reading officials, residents, and plenty of four-legged companions gathered Monday morning for the grand opening of Caramel & Friends Dog Park, the city’s first official dog park, located at Schlegel Park in southwest Reading.

The event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, community remarks, and a heartfelt tribute to the park’s namesake—Caramel, a rescued pup adopted by Mayor Eddie Morán and recognized as the city’s first “official dog.”