Tails will be wagging in Bonney Lake Saturday as the city celebrates the opening of Viking Dog Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m.

Located at 18902 E. 82nd St., behind the fields near Bonney Lake Elementary, Viking Dog Park is the city’s first off-leash dog park. The off-leash section contains approximately two wooded acres of the 3.8-acre park with plenty of trails and small section of picnic tables.

Mayor Neil Johnson in April designated Viking Park as the temporary location for a new dog park. Since then, teams of volunteers have hosted work parties to prepare the park for its opening.

In addition, the Bonney Lake Dog House donated a waste station for the facility.

The park features a double-gated entry system designed to allow dog owners the opportunity to remove or fasten leashes prior to entering or exiting the facility.

The park’s grand opening celebration is scheduled to include Sparky, East Pierce Fire and Rescue’s Dalmatian mascot. And unlike traditional ribbon-cuttings, the mayor will open the park by cutting through a ribbon made of doggie waste bags.

The dog park is free and will be open tot he public every day from dawn until dusk.