BARC - Akron Dog Park

04/21/2025

What is there not to love about a Great Dane! I love them because I don't have to bend to pet them, they are the perfect height. Also, they don't take themselves too seriously, they are just the goofiest, most fun loving dogs. I enjoy watching them at the Akron Dog Park just enjoying life. I won't lie, I giggle a little when they run because they can sometimes look goofy, but that is this breed to a T. Everyone meet our newest Great Dane, Cooper. His dad Tim, (mom, Diana) needed a place big enough for Cooper to run and I was certainly glad they came to the Akron Dog Park!!! Cooper loves the Akron Dog Park, mainly because all the dogs are smaller than him! Cooper is a big fan of smaller dogs, which can literally be any size really. However, larger size dogs (not bigger than him but yet bigger than the norm) scare him a little bit. Don't get me wrong, he will play with just about anything or anyone but if you come to him with an attitude well then he is just going to walk away and not be your friend. Let that be a lesson to ALL OF US.

04/20/2025

Attention Akron Dog Park Family members we have another sibling group to add to the mix. Everyone meet, Bandit and Astro!! These two little nuggets could not contain their excitement when their dad, Matt, brought them to the best dog park in Akron!!! They wanted to meet everyone and their humans. They wanted to play with all the wonderful toys and they especially wanted to run around in the vast space that the Akron Dog Park has to offer. They both told me that for just a few seconds they thought they were in another world because it was so big! I said, y'all don't get out much do ya! Lol and then we all laughed and laughed and then, in seconds they were gone chancing some girly girl dog. These two brothers just could not get enough of the Akron Dog Park and I could not just get enough of their adorable faces! Welcome Bandit, Astro and Matt to the Akron Dog Park Family.

04/19/2025

Is this not the most adorable face in the whole wide world!!! OMG what an angel. You cannot say No to a face that is as cute as this. Everyone meet Bob. I know, even his name is freaking adorable. I could only get two pictures that were in focus of Bob because Bob did not stop moving. He only stopped because his dad stopped him, lol. Bob wanted to run and play he did not want to stop his fun for a photo and I don't blame him in the least bit. Bob was thrilled to be at the Akron Dog Park and thanked his parents, Alyssa and Jay, over and over again for bringing him. I was thrilled because I fell in love when I heard his name and then fell in love all over again when I saw his face! Thank you Bob, Alyssa and Jay for coming to the Akron Dog Park and welcome to the family.

04/18/2025

Akron Dog Park Family meet Hazel.

Her likes are hugs, treats and smiles and not necessarily in that order.

Her dislikes are not going to the Akron Dog Park, cloudy days, and cats named Max (I don't know why either).

Hazel is one of our regulars. Hazel and her mom, Andrea come often to the Akron Dog Park, not only because it is the best dog park, the only dog park in Akron not even because it is very close to home. NO, Hazel and her mom come because they enjoy all the friends that they have made over the years at the Akron Dog Park. Hazel loves how clean the Akron Dog Park is and enjoys all the grass to run around and play in. She meets up with her very best friends Lola and Drake at the Akron Dog Park and stays so long that she just wants to crash into bed when she gets home. I cannot thank Hazel and Andrea enough for being a part of the Akron Dog Park Family.

I know the pictures don't serve Hazel justice but she said this is my best side and you better only take pics of this side of me. I wasn't going to argue with her.

04/18/2025

Now this is what you would call "an old soul". The best kind of dog ever. Everyone meet Kali. This gorgeous girl was with her mom Danielle and her mom's friends. Kali didn't really want to leave her mom and friends' side which means Kali is a real lover. You can see it in her eyes, wait isn't that a song lyric, anyways I am a big, big fan of Kali and I hope to see her again and again. Kali is my kind of dog, she is chill, plays when she wants and on her terms. None of this all up in my business nonsense. I am telling you now, speaking to all the male dogs, you better step to Kali CORRECTLY or else she will show you the door! Welcome to the Akron Dog Park Family Kali and Danielle.

04/16/2025

Here is another dog that wanted nothing to do with me at the Akron Dog Park except play. I did have a plethora of different action shots of her drinking from the bowl of water but that is about it!!!! Everyone meet this rambunctious little lady, Rockee. Not only does this boxer have the name, but she also has the stamina and agility to run circles around anyone. When she is not at the Akron Dog Park purposely ignoring me, she can be found chilling on the couch with her mom and dad, Lili and Jose, watching, what else but a Rocky marathon! Welcome to the Akron Dog Park Family Rockee, Lili and Jose.

04/15/2025

OMG IT'S APRIL 15TH, DO YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS!!!

YEAH MOVE OUT OF MY WAY. I HAVE TO GET TO THE POST OFFICE AND GET MY TAX RETURN MAILED OUT TODAY!

04/15/2025

I apologize to all the dogs at the Akron Dog Park. I understand that the last thing you want to do at the Akron Dog Park, is take a picture. I know, I get it, you have had a very long hard day of laying around and sleeping, sometimes getting up to stretch and walk two feet just to lay down again is TOUGH, I completely understand. The Akron Dog Park is your playground, your home away from home. What us humans would equate to Grandma's house, where there are no rules and you can be free to run and play. The last thing anyone wants to do is stop a good time for a photo, and no one more than this pouch right here. Everyone meet Ronin. Ronin wanted absolutely nothing to do with me, as you can tell by his photo line up of his side profile! LOL. Ronin was accompanied to the Akron Dog Park with his mom and brother, Maranda and Michael. Welcome to the Akron Dog Park Family Ronin, Maranda and Michael.

Hollywood Feed - Akron Fairlawn

04/14/2025

Just keep looking deep into my eyes,
You're getting sleepy,
Very, very sleepy,
BAM!!! NOW GIVE ME ALL YOUR TREATS!!!

This gorgeous pooch wouldn't need to hypnotize me, I would give her all my treats because she is just so darn cute! Akron Dog Park Family this beautiful young lady is Dory. She was brought to the dog park by her mom Haliegh. Just when you think a dog could not get cuter, then you run into Dory. When Dory isn't saying her mantra "just keep swimming", she can be found doing her downward dog on her yoga mat at the Akron Dog Park. She loves it here and hopes to meet more friends this coming summer. Thank you Dory and Haliegh and welcome to the Akron Dog Park Family.

04/13/2025

Who doesn't love siblings. Especially when it is a pair of St. Bernards!!! Akron Dog Park Family meet these two goofy and adorable brother and sister, Bandit (boy) and Bernie (girl). They could not get any cuter even if they tried. These two gentle giants played hard and met many new friends that they are going to have for a lifetime. Dad and Grandma brought the kids to the Akron Dog Park because they were tired of hearing them beg and I am so glad they did. Everyone please welcome Bandit, Bernie, Christine (mom), Christopher (dad) and the beautiful Miss Grandma Daphne to the Akron Dog Park Family.

04/12/2025

Akron Dog Park Family I am honored to introduce to everyone our newest member of the family, Jasmine.

We all know how heartbreaking it is to say goodbye to our most loving companions. Months could go bye, Years even. Some of us cannot get another because it is so heartbreaking and we all get that.

But sometimes it just happens at the right time. Maybe you see a puppy and your heart melts like butter.

Y'all know that Jene Held had to put the great Lilly down, and our hearts were broken for him, but then somehow, someway, he found Jasmine and all of our hearts are warm again! ❤️🐾🦴

Jasmine might be small now but she can definitely hang with the big dogs!! She is at the Akron Dog Park everyday with her dad walking with his walking group buddies and Jasmine is just as happy as can be. The crew LOVES the new addition and we all cannot wait to see her grow up, just not too fast!

Congratulations Jene and Jasmine, welcome to the family.

04/12/2025

Well it was a bit warmer in mid March. Ugh, northeast Ohio weather is always a coin toss. But you know what is not a coin toss, whether or not you should come to the Akron Dog Park. You can meet handsome pooches like this little guy. And yes he has eyes he just has some hair in the way. That is what happens when you spend the whole time at the Akron Dog Park running around. Everyone meet Loki. His mom and dad, Tyana and Cam love coming to the Akron Dog Park so Loki can get all his energy out and meet some friends. Next time you are at the Akron Dog Park be sure to welcome Loki, Tyana and Cam to the family.

04/12/2025

Mom, Dad, Zoey's parents are taking her to the Akron Dog Parks Easter Egg Hunt, can we go? OH PLEASE, OH PLEASE, OH PLEASE. I won't ask for anything for the rest of the year (until October when it is time for the Akron Dog Parks Halloween event). I promise I will shed only when I am outside. I will not howl when you give me a bath (for only the two next baths). And I will pick up my toys when I am done playing with them, it's a win win, you won't curse in the middle of the night when you wake up to use the restroom and step on one of my toys and I get to have bunny ears on and see all my friends!

Everyone meet Storm. Isn't she absolutely gorgeous! How can you say no to those eyes? I hope she uses those gorgeous puppy dog eyes on her parents, Olivia and Austin so she can come to the Easter Egg Hunt tomorrow! I also heard you can get a commemorative photo to remember the occasion AND there are prizes AND our favorite pet stores, Hollywood Feed - Akron Fairlawn and Pet Supplies Plus - Fairlawn, OH are going to be there also. Hope to see you all there tomorrow.

04/05/2025

03/25/2025

EASTER EGG HUNT TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

If you or someone you know is a vendor or has a food truck there is still time to get registered for this EGG-cellent event.

YOU and YOUR DOG have waited all year long. The time is finally here. Get your tickets NOW for BARCs Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs. Listen the competition to get the prize egg is fierce and intense every year, and this year will be no exception. BARC has worked very hard to get the word out. If I were you, I would NOT disappoint your best furry companion.

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW BY VISITING the Akron Dog Parks EVENTS page online at www.akrondogpark.org. Throughout the website's pages you will see some pictures from last year's event.

SATURDAY APRIL 12 STARTING AT 1 P. M.
TICKETS ARE $10.00 PER DOG
LIMIT 3 DOGS PER 1 OWNER

After the Easter Egg Hunt enjoy visiting the various vendors that will be there such as Pet Supplies Plus - Fairlawn, OH, Hollywood Feed - Akron Fairlawn, Friends of Emily Durway, The Dog Wizard of Akron, Scentsy, Doggie This & That, Magnolias Creative Cottage, Husk-Kees Bakery, Testing 123, Simply Me Jewelry, Elusia He A and Emmie & Earl

Get a commemorative photo to remember the event at our photo area. $10.00 a photo

Don't let Sparkles, Rocky, and Buster be left out of this event. Once they hear about all the EGG-citing fun that all of their friends had on Saturday they will NOT be happy that they missed out.

Akron Dog Park is one of the free, public off-leash Ohio Dog Parks. Better Akron Recreation for Canines (BARC) funds and maintains Akron Dog Park. www.akrondogpark.org

03/05/2025

Does your teenager constantly say that they are bored?
Is your teenager on your last nerve?
Does your teenager like dogs?

IF you have answered YES to all these questions then BARC can help you and your teenager(s). BARC needs volunteers to help with our upcoming Easter Event. If your teenager is interested please message BARC via Facebook or email us at [email protected].

If you are reading this and know a teacher in a local highschool please forward this on to them. We desperately need volunteers.