Photos: Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park officially open at Hickories Park; Sept. 4, 2015

Donations from Tender Loving Care by Maureen’s on Lake Street, euPAWria in the Johnson Pool Plaza, and Fuddy Duddy’s on Lake Street were raffled to benefit the Owego Dog Owner’s Group (ODOG)

Guests begin to arrive to the official opening of The Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

This sign graces the entrance to the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego, which opened on Sept. 4, 2015.

Canine guests anxiously await the opening of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Adam Weitsman, owner of Upstate Shredding, and the man who donated the funding for the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego in memory of his sister, addresses the media at the park’s official opening on Sept. 4, 2015.

Mr. Gow, who was selected for the build of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego, which opened on Sept. 4, 2015, talks to Adam Weitsman, who paid for the build in memory of his sister.

Nancy Eckstrom, Owego Dog Owner’s Group President, addresses guests at the opening of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Adam Weitsman gets a hug from a friend for offering the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park to the community. The park officially opened on Sept. 4, 2015. Adam funded the project in memory of his sister.

Guests anxiously await the opening of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Owego Town Supervisor Don Castellucci attends the opening of Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Owego Mayor Kevin Millar attends the opening of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Guests await the opening of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Nancy Eckstrom, Owego Dog Owner’s Group President, greets guests and talks about ODOG’s efforts with the park during the opening of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Adam Weitsman stands near a dog, awaiting the opening of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015. Adam Weitsman funded the project in memory of his sister.

Adam Weistman talks about the opening of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego during its opening on Sept. 4, 2015, and following a moment of silence for his sister, in which he built and funded the park in her honor and memory.

Gwen Kania, director of the Chamber of Commerce, prepares guests for a ribbon cutting that officiated the opening of the the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

A ribbon is cut to officiate the opening of the the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

A ribbon is cut to officiate the opening of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Adam Weitsman is presented a matted and framed photo of the entrance of the park to thank him for offering this gift to the community. Fully funded by Adam in memory of his sister, the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego officially opened on Sept. 4, 2015.

Adam Weitsman is presented a matted and framed photo of the entrance of the park to thank him for offering this gift to the community. Fully funded by Adam in memory of his sister, the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego officially opened on Sept. 4, 2015. Hugs followed.

Steve Paul, ODOG vice president, prepares guests for a tour, and then a “Paws In” at the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Wendy Post and Maggie Mae, her newest rescue dog, participate in the opening of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Steve Paul, ODOG vice president, prepares guests for a tour, and then a “Paws In” at the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

More guests and their dogs anxiously await the opening of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Kathy Nichols, center, and other ODOG members talks to guests about the dog park during the official opening of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Rachel, who played a large role in the construction oversight of the dog park, gets a little time to enjoy a dog prior to the “Paws In” at the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

The first dog enters the dog park during the official opening of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Maggie Mae meets Ruby at the opening of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Dogs enter the park on opening day of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

A dog lover and her best friend on opening day at the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Joe Bloomer gets ready to release Buddy for some play time on opening day of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

And Buddy is off, on opening day of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Joe Bloomer and others talk to the folks from Stray Haven who were on hand for the opening of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Animal Care Sanctuary talks to guests about their no-kill shelter during the opening day of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Two dogs learning to play on opening day of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Taking a break at the official opening of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

This large dog was enjoying the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego, which officially opened on Sept. 4, 2015.

Large dogs congregate in the shade on opening day of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

A dog and its owner enter the agility area at the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Agility equipment is being tested by guests who arrived on the opening day of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Guests check out the agility equipment on opening day of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Mr. Gow, who served as prime contractor for the dog park, views a slideshow of the construction process, created by ODOG, on the opening day of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

ODOG members offer biscuits, treats, and membership information to guests who arrived on the opening day of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Smaller dogs enjoy some off-leash time on opening day at the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

These guests brought several smaller dogs that were running and playing in the small dog area on opening day of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Much activity on opening day of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

This gentleman arrives with his best friend to enjoy opening day of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Maggie Mae played long and hard on opening day of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Larger dogs wander, sniff, and play on opening day of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Lucille enjoys the opening day of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Lucille and her dad enjoy the opening day of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Maggie Mae gives Rachel a little love on opening day of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Maggie Mae and Lucille are tired out after playing for awhile on the opening day of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

This dog never let go of that stick on opening day of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

One tired dog after some play during the opening day of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Various shelters and groups were invited to participate in the opening day of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

A dog available for adoption accompanied ACS, located in East Smithfield and Wellsboro, Pa. The no-kill shelter offered information to guests that attended the opening day of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.

Dogs, owners, and even the ODOG president take a break on opening day of the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park located at Hickories Park in Owego on Sept. 4, 2015.