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A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization supporting community well-being through accessible, walk to, neighborhood dog parks in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Exciting Upgrades Planned for the BG Dog Park on Ridge!
Beginning Thursday, July 16, K&K Construction is launching an installation project for the paved walkway in the large dog park side. The entire park (both small dog and large dog park sides) will be closed throughout the duration of construction which is estimated to take one week. Check back here for updates and notices regarding a reopen date. Thank you for your patience and support of the park throughout this improvement process!
Annual Park Access Registration Updates Begin Sunday, July 19
Park users are required to update their no-cost online registration to use the park every year. Beginning on or after July 19, simply complete the online form to REGISTER TO USE THE PARK for the 2026-27 year. If you've registrered at any point since our grand opening last summer, check your email for additional details as well as a link to the registration form. Use of the BG Dog Park on Ridge continues to be free!
Shape the Future of BG Parks: City Master Plan Survey
The Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Department is currently preparing the City's next 5-year Parks & Recreation Master Plan blueprint. This is our community's chance to help shape our local parks and show our strong appreciation for the dog park space!
Please take a few minutes to share your input and support our parks completing the Parks and Recreation Survey.
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!
Read more about Rose and this very special honor from
BG Independent Media, April 4, 2026.
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.
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)
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