A new dog park is open in Baxter Springs near 7th and Washington. The park was possible due to a donation from the estate of Ronald D. Thomas. Photo by Dee Riley.
After a short delay in fencing and supplies, the dog park is now complete. Located at 7th Street and Washington Avenue in Baxter Springs, is the new Ronald D. Thomas Dog Park
Ȧ donation from his estate financed the park.
Thomas, an owner of several dogs, which he treated like family, retired from New York to Baxter Springs following a career with a major pharmaceutical manufacturing company. He was …