Powell’s first-ever dog park was officially unleashed upon the community Saturday. Dozens of dogs and their humans ran, spun, and played with toys at the grand opening of Wiggly Field — all without any leashes to hold them back.

The park, which is next to the city water tower at Homesteader Park, allows people to unleash their dogs within the fenced area. It includes water, benches, trash receptacles and, for the dogs, cement tubes and a fire hydrant.

Despite over a dozen dogs of different breeds and sizes running free inside the park Saturday, the pets got along very well.

Among the dog lovers who brought their pets out to enjoy the park was Jamie Davis, with her service dog Sasha. Davis doesn’t have a yard for Sasha to run in, and she’s been eager for a place to let the dog run free.

“She’s my whole world on four little paws,” Davis said.

Tina Fagan, with help from Judy Londo and Michelle Gutierrez, drove a campaign that raised over $26,000 in cash donations for the park, with Powell Economic Partnership acting as the fiscal agent. The city donated the land, and businesses, such as Griffis Quality Fencing, provided in-kind donations.

“It’s taken a lot of people to help make this happen,” Fagan said during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. “Thanks to all of our friends and family who put up with us through it all.”

Her husband Pudge Fagan — who brought their dog Zoey to the park — said the opening has generated quite the buzz in town.

“Everyone I talk to said they can’t wait to bring their dogs here,” he said.

Christine Bekes, executive director of PEP, said the park will be a key amenity for current and future residents of Powell.

“It’s something that’s really been needed, and it will bring a lot of value to the town,” she said.

Tina Fagan is continuing to collect donations for further upgrades to the park, including a shelter for the dugout and more toys for the dogs. Those wishing to help with the effort can donate via the park’s GoFundMe site at www.gofundme.com/powell-dog-park.