The dog park was made possible by generous grants from the Cheyenne County Kansas Community Foundation and was spearheaded by a volunteer committee of local citizens. It is located at the west end of the Roadside Park on US Highway 36.

The Dog Park provides pet-owning tourists a welcoming place to stop with their pets, take a break, and allow their pets to run and drink inside a fenced play yard. It is located next to the Roadside Park information center where there are restrooms. Tourists will also find pamphlets and travel brochures for the surrounding area as well as other locations within Kansas, and information about local events and activities and sites to see.  The Dog Park also offers residents of St. Francis an off-leash area to exercise and enjoy their pets in a safe, secure location.