Northwest Florida Regional Airport opens dog park

Bark Park is a new dog park created for passenger's and service dogs at Northwest Florida Regional Airport.

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE  — The Northwest Florida Regional Airport is opening a dog park that will serve passengers’ pets and working animals including law enforcement K-9 units, therapy dogs and dogs that assist their Americans with Disabilities Act wards.

“We see a lot more wounded veterans who rely on service dogs at our airport, and this sends a clear message that we care about them, while providing a great service to all travelers,” County Commissioner Kelly Windes said.

Northwest Florida Regional Airport is a joint-use facility established on Eglin Air Force Base in 1957.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Northwest Florida Regional Airport opens dog park