The new off-leash recreational area at Zero New Washington Street is going to be sweet!

I stopped by to sneak a peak yesterday and it makes me want to jump up and down. I can't wait until the Grand Opening on Saturday morning, November 20, at 10:00 to see how Somerville dogs like it!

Bill Ritchotte, who owns Suki and Pea, has been photographing the progress of the construction project and recently sent me his pictures. I made a slide show from his photos and a couple of mine:

If that's not enough to tempt you to bring your well-socialized and licensed dog to the Grand Opening, maybe I can entice you with treats! Somerville's own Kickass Cupcakes will be providing mini "pupcakes"—for the pups, of course. Hot beverages for humans will be provided by Holiday Inn Boston-Somerville, located just around the corner from the new Community Park and Off-Leash Recreational Area, and D'Alelio Dunkin' Donuts, at Cobble Hill Plaza, is providing donuts and munchkins!

There will also be goody bags for people with dogs, thanks to the generosity of Somerville's local purveyors of pet supplies, including

• Pet Spa
• River Dog
• Union Beast - Rewards for Hard-Working Hounds
• Union Square Veterinary Clinic
• Winter Hill Veterinary Clinic

Come for the free treats, stay for the awesomeness!