Hood River should have a new dog park open to the public sometime this summer.  The Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District is arranging no-cost leases of City and Port owned property adjacent to the municipal wastewater treatment plant at the west end of Portway Avenue.  District Director Mark Hickok says they have a few things to do to get the property ready for the dogs, including moving a fence going through the middle of the property and fencing the perimeter of it, ensure dogs can’t dig or jump out, and construct an area leading to the water so owners can throw balls out into the water for their dog to chase.  The property involved is about one acre in size.