BARC - Akron Dog Park

03/29/2025

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.

02/27/2025

CALLING ALL VENDORS

ANY VENDOR INTERESTED IN HAVING A TABLE AT BARCS ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT FOR DOGS PLEASE USE THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ AND FILL OUT AN APPLICATION.

https://forms.gle/n14n5RKtmQDUSE817

IF YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE EVENT, CONTACT BARC AT [email protected]

🐾 WHERE: 499 MEMORIAL PARKWAY🐾
🐕 WHEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 12TH🐕
🐩 EVENT TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.🐩

SETUP TIME: 11:30 all vendors must be in the event area NO LATER THAN 12. all setup needs to be completed by 12:30

Thank you for participating in the BARC Park 2025 Easter Egg Hung event. The event will be held, rain or shine, outdoors at the BARC Park at 499 Memorial Avenue, Akron OH 44303 on Saturday, April 12th from 1-3 pm. Please note that you will need to provide your own table and tent and that there is no...

02/16/2025

*********HELP NEEDED***********

We are seeking donations of shovels and pooper scoopers for the BARC - Akron Dog Park. Our current supplies have been depleted due to theft and damage over the years. Specifically, we require digging shovels, snow shovels, and pooper scoopers. Your contribution will be greatly appreciated, as we rely solely on volunteers and community donations. If you have any spare items, please consider donating them. You can drop off the items at the park, located at Memorial Parkway in Akron, or contact me directly to arrange collection.

Thank you in advance for your support.

01/16/2025

Around Thanksgiving the Akron Dog Park Family lost another precious soul that is so near and dear to many of us. Dan had to make the hard decision to end Shamans suffering and let him go to that happy place in the sky. Shaman was a part of the OG group of the dog park. Dan has been coming to the park everyday to walk Shaman and his sister Reyna Rose with their walking group since I don't even know when!! Shaman was loved by everyone and he had such a personality. First and foremost Shaman was a leader, which he showed by always being way far ahead of every human and dog in their walking group. Dan would have to blow a whistle to get Shaman's attention occasionally and sometimes Shaman would be waiting for everyone by his dad's car. Shaman got cancer and through Dan's love and devotion, Shaman was able to hang on another year + some!

We all have wonderful memories of Shaman, maybe some of you might remember when he was a puppy. My fondest memory was when my niece Violet (2yrs old at the time) came for a walk with me at the dog park. Shaman was naturally leading the herd. When Violet saw him she ran up to him and started to pet him and rest her head on his infamous Husky coat. She loved that he was the perfect height for her. I stopped and said my hi to him and kept walking thinking Violet was right next to me. After a bit I turned around and saw the most adorable image, and I wish I would have taken a picture, but fortunately, the image is forever in my mind. Shaman was sitting looking intently at Violet and Violet was talking to him. She was talking to him like he understood her and I swear he did! She had her little finger going and everything so it was clearly a serious conversation. It was by far the cutest thing I have ever seen and I am so glad I got to see it.

Shaman, you are out of pain and I'm sure your part of heaven has a lot of snow for you to run around and play in. I know that Brutus, Lily, Reese, and Snoop Dog were there to greet you and show you the ropes. Your dad and sister, Reyna Rose, and all your walking group pups are missing you something fierce. You lived a long 12 years and 3 months. You will be missed everyday.

🐾🐾🐾 RIP SHAMAN 🐾🐾🐾

12/11/2024

Y'all remember Zoey from yesterday, well this is Zoey's best friend Joe who told her all about the Akron Dog Park. This handsome little devil is the cutest ever! His likes include hiding one of his mom's pairs of shoes at the most inconvenient time, snuggling up with his momma, and coming to the Akron Dog Park as often as his mom will let him!!! His mom, Liz told her bestie Jeanie and her fur baby Zoey all about the Akron Dog Park and now they are all a part of our family. Joe is a big trickster so be sure to bring your pooch down to the Akron Dog Park and introduce yourself and welcome Liz and Joe to the family.

12/10/2024

WHO DOESN'T LOVE HUMILIATING THEIR DOG BY PUTTING THEM IN A RIDICULOUSLY UGLY, ITCHY, CHRISTMAS SWEATER...OR A BEAUTIFULLY HAND KNITTED CHRISTMAS SWEATER YOUR AUNT MARGIE MADE FOR YOUR ADORABLE POOCH. EITHER WAY YOU'LL WANT TO CAPTURE THAT MOMENT. AND WHAT BETTER WAY THAN HAVING SOMEONE ELSE DO IT. THIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14TH FROM 1 -3 p.m. AT THE AKRON DOG PARK, BRING YOUR DOG(s) FOR PHOTO OPPS WITH SANTA.

12/10/2024

Y'all I am calling this little gal a ball of energy!!! Everyone meet Zoey. She did not care that it was freezing outside at the Akron Dog Park, she was thrilled to be outside playing. I just kept snapping pics thinking that there had to be at least one in focus because Zoey was not about to stop to pose for me. Zoey came to the Akron Dog Park with her mom, Jeanie (dad, Kirk) and her mom's bestie Liz. They drove from Zoarville Ohio, I know I had never heard of it either but it's real. Zoey told me that the Akron Dog Park is high up on her list of best dog parks ever. I told her that I hope she comes back real soon and she said, Try and Stop Me. Welcome Jeanie, Kirk, and Zoey to the Akron Dog Park Family.

12/09/2024

HAS YOUR DOG BEEN NAUGHTY OR NICE?

DON'T KNOW FOR SURE 🤷🏻‍♀️ WELL YOU CAN FIND OUT BY COMING TO THE AKRON DOG PARK THIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER, 14TH FROM 1:00 p.m. TO 3:00 p.m. FOR PICTURES WITH SANTA AND ASK THE BIG GUY YOURSELF!

OF COURSE IT ISN'T THE REAL SANTA, OBVIOUSLY, BUT HE HAS SANTA'S DIGITS SO I AM CONFIDENT HE IS A GOOD SOURCE AND WILL TELL YOU THE TRUTH.

12/09/2024

Lady dogs please be aware that I am warning your parents now that we have a hunk of a dog to welcome to our family. I am warning your parents now so that they will talk to you all and remind you to be LADIES. Everyone meet Gaius. The pictures do not do him justice, he is so handsome and I just wanted to cuddle with him and I am confident all the lady dogs at the park will want to do the same! Mom, Cari, is well aware of how handsome her boy is but we both agree he has no clue. He just wants to play and make friends. I found Gaius to be a very interesting name so I looked it up, according to Google, "Gaius is an ancient name with powerful Roman connections. With Latin origins meaning “to rejoice." Put on your layers and come to the Akron Dog Park today and welcome the Greek God himself, Gaius and his Queen mother Cari.

12/02/2024

Akron Dog Park Family I met this big guy a while ago but I had forgotten to get Dad's name. Everyone meet Doug. That is correct, Doug the Dog. Doug is young, goofy and is looking for friends. I definitely am a huge fan because he was just so adorable. He wanted to play with every dog at the park. Doug's dad, Brian, enjoys the Akron Dog Park because here, he gets a break from having to keep Doug entertained, lol. If no dogs want to play, you can be sure Doug will find his way to get them to play OR he will make his own fun by himself. As you can see in the pictures Buddy enjoyed playing with Doug. Akron Dog Park Family, help me welcome Doug and Brian to our Family.

12/01/2024

GET YOUR VERY OWN BARC SWEATSHIRT AND ONE FOR YOUR FURRY COMPANION TODAY.

DOG PARK FAMILY, THE SALE IS STILL ON FOR BARC SWEATSHIRTS. WE NEED TO HAVE A MINIMUM OF 20 ORDERS AND WE ARE HALF WAY THERE.

A PORTION OF EACH SWEATSHIRT ORDER GOES TO BARC.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE MESSAGE US

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colors: BLACK OR HEATHER GRAY
sizes: S-###L

dog names on sleeve: YES or NO (extra $5 per name)

dog hoodies: YES or NO
dog hoodie size: S-XL
dog hoodie color: BLACK OR GRAY

hoodies $45
dog hoodies $40

Example order:
your name: Jada Lancsek
color: Black
so: M
Yes: Draco and Harley (an additional $10)
dog hoodie: YES
dog hoodie size: M
dog hoodie color: BLACK
total purchase cost = $95.00