Friends of BG Dog Parks
A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization supporting community well-being through accessible, walkable, neighborhood dog parks in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Friends of BG Dog Parks is entering a new phase of the organization’s effort to establish a walk-to dog park in Bowling Green with the signing of a lease agreement with the City of Bowling Green for the northern portion of Ridge Park and we're recruiting additional members to join our non-profit organization. While the future dog park will be free and open to the public, membership in the organization provides benefits for yourself and the community.
Sign up online to become a member of Friends of BG Dog Parks
Our full committee meets once a month and committee members will be assisting in developing park designs, outreaching to the community, managing the future park, and taking part in various fundraisers and activities designed for all dog lovers.
For more information, to ask questions, or to get involved email us at friends@bgdogparks.org or message us through Facebook at Friends for BG Dog Parks.
Dog Day Afternoon Gallery | Saturday, September 14, 2024, Ridge Park
Yappy Hour Photo Gallery | September 23, 2023, Arlyn's Good Beer
Pop-up-Dog Park Gallery
Arlyn's Good Beer (May 2023)
Paint Your Pet Fundraisers Gallery
Art-a-Site! Gallery and Studio (March and November 2023)
Pet Photos with the Clauses Gallery
Ace Hardware (December 9,2023)
Check out this feature page to read stories about the 4-legged friends who motivate our mission.
ARPA Funding
Partners and Resources
Meet the Committee
Learn More About American Rescue Plan Act Funding for Bowling Green
In 2021, Congress passed the American Rescue Act Plan (ARPA) to help communities recover from the economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. A total of $7.3 million has been allocated to the City of Bowling Green. City Council has approved the following investments:
Residential Paving ($3,000,000)
MARCS Communication Equipment (radios) to improve public safety communications ($350,000)
City Park Paving Project, which will include road widening, a walking path, and security improvements (cameras & lighting) ($250,000)
Inclusive Playground Support for the Wood County Plays Project at Carter Park ($100,000)
Housing Grants ($300,000 over three years)
Guiding Principals
The following guiding principles are being used to prioritize projects for funding:
One-time use of funds
Use must be allowable as determined by the U.S. Department of Treasury
Avoid duplicated use of funds already in place for other programs and projects
Projects must have a community-wide impact
Community Feedback
The City is seeking community feedback to help prioritize the use of the remaining ARPA funds, which may be spent over the next three years.
The Online Community Feedback Form is closed. The City received 969 responses and 559 comments/additional suggestions, which are being reviewed by City Council, the Mayor, Administration, and City Departments. Responses are shared below:
ARPA Feedback: Summary of Results (PDF)
ARPA Feedback: Additional Comments Received
Bowling Green City Council invites members of the public to a forum on Thursday, May 12, at 6:00 PM, to share ideas for the nearly three million dollars remaining in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. The public forum will be held in Council Chambers.
The forum is another opportunity for individuals and organizations to share their ARPA funding ideas with the city; no decisions to direct ARPA funds will be made at the May 12 forum.
From: https://www.bgohio.org/641/ARPA-Funding-Community-Feedback