Friends of BG Dog Parks

All users must register for an annual FREE gate access code.

A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization supporting community well-being through accessible, walk to, neighborhood dog parks in Bowling Green, Ohio.

Donate | Become a Member | Register to use the Park

Park Alert - 10/21/2026: The park is closeed as part of the fall hydroseed improvement projet. Thank you for your patience and support of ongoing park upgrades. A note will be posted here when the park reopens.

Friends of BG Dog Parks is walking together in the 2026 Bowling Green Community Holiday Parade!

Saturday, November 21, 2025 | Parade begins at 10 AM in Downtown Bowling Green, Ohio | RSVP Online

Whether you’d like to walk with your dog or without, everyone is welcome to join the fun and show off some BG Dog Parks pride! After you sign up, we’ll email you details about our meeting location, lineup time, and any additional information as it becomes available.

Parade Participation Guidelines

To help ensure everyone (and every pup!) has a fun and safe parade experience:

One dog per walker for safety and easy handling.
All dogs must remain on a leash (6 ft or shorter) — no retractable leashes, please.
Dogs must be comfortable around crowds, loud noises, and other animals.
Bring water and any supplies your dog may need during lineup and the parade.
Clean up after your dog — bring waste bags and dispose of them properly.
Holiday attire encouraged! Dress yourself and your dog for this year’s theme: “Holiday Through the Decades.”
Arrive on time to the designated meeting location (details to come).
Children walking dogs must be accompanied by an adult.

Thank you for helping us represent BG Dog Parks proudly and responsibly — we can’t wait to see everyone spreading holiday cheer down Main St.

ALL PARK USERS MUST REGISTER ONLINE EACH YEAR FOR FREE ACCESS TO THE PARK AT 225 RIDGE STREET

Constructed with funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, but not part of the Bowling Green park system, Friends of BG Dog Parks is fully responsible for the continuing operation, maintenance and upgrades of this new walk-to dog park. We rely on support from people like you to clean, mow, provide supplies, and install and enhance additional amenities at the park.

You can join Friends of BG Dog Parks or contribute at any time to support the park. Join today!

The Friends of BG Dog Parks board meets once a month and committee members assist in refining park designs, outreaching to the community, managing the 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 info@bgdogparks.org or message us through Facebook at Friends for BG Dog Parks.

Exciting Upgrades for theBG Dog Park on Ridge!

K&K Construction oversaw an installation project for the new paved wellness walkway in the large dog park side. Our "Pawtrollers" have been active spreading soil, cleaning and finishing the edges of the walkway and spreading dirt in other needed areas within the park. Thank you to all users for your patience during the construction process. THE PARK IS OPEN and better than ever!

Cooper Davis's Eagle Scout Shed Construction Project

Cooper Davis fundraised to purchase and construct a storage shed at the BG Dog Park on Ridge. Check out the new shed at the park and thank you to Cooper!

Congratulations to our very own Rose Drain who was selected by the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce as the 2026 Outstanding Female Citizen of the Year!

Not only has Rose been a driving for for the BG Dog Park on Ridge but she also was recognized for her tenacious work with BG Save Our Neighborhoods Group. Thank you, Rose, for everything that you do!

Photo Galleries

Pop-up-Dog Park
Arlyn's Good Beer (May 2023)

Paint Your Pet Fundraisers
Art-a-Site! Gallery and Studio (March and November 2023)

Pet Photos with the Clauses
Ace Hardware
(December 2023)

Dog Day Afternoon @ Ridge Park
(September 2024)

Calendar of Events

Page updated

Google Sites

Report abuse