The Warren County Leadership Institute Class of 2010 has turned its attention to an Indianola dog park.

The class, which includes 17 members from throughout Warren County, will focus on adding dog agility equipment and park benches to the W.O.O.F. Off Leash Dog Park, located a mile south of the Warren County Fairgrounds in Downey Park.

“When choosing a service project, our class was impressed by the fact that the dog park is truly a grass-roots effort for a recreational opportunity of this kind,” said class member Misty Soldwisch. “It receives minimal financial support from government resources, and we noted that we all knew of residents from throughout Warren County that benefit from the park.”

The build-out will consist of low-maintenance items constructed of recycled materials.

In addition to fund-raising efforts such as applying for various grants, the class will raise money for the project more directly through sponsorships and contribution tickets.

The goal is to raise $4,000.