BG Dog Parks
A way forward to a more dog-friendly city.
Advocates for publicly accessible, walkable neighborhood dog parks in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Join us for Yappy Hour!
Pop-Up Dog Park
Pop-Up Dog Park
Saturday, May 18: 1 PM - Sunset
Arlyn's Good Beer: 520 Hankey Avenue, BG, OH 43402
A portion of the day's beer sales will be donated to BG Dog Parks!
Food Truck: Blue Collar BBQ | 4 - 8 PM
Music starting at 6 PM | Hep Cat Revival: 7 - 10 PM
BGSU students interested in volunteering to set-up, assist during the event and get involved can register through BGSU Serves.
Rain Date: Saturday, May 25
CFBGDP is entering a new phase of our effort to establish a walking-to dog park in Bowling Green. We're recruiting additional members to join our non-profit organization and establish the city's involvement with our group. Our full committee meets once a month and the next meeting is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 11 at 11 AM at First Presbyterian Church, 126 S. Church St. BG, OH 43402. 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 bgdogparks@gmail.com or message us through Facebook at Citizens for BG Dog Parks.
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 (12/9/2023)
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