Our Mission
Our mission is to establish and sustain fenced-in, off-leash dog parks in greater Birmingham, Alabama where well-behaved canine companions can exercise and play in a clean, safe environment without endangering themselves or disturbing people, property or wildlife; to develop beautiful, well-maintained spaces, open to all dog lovers and friends who are willing to uphold the park’s rules and restrictions; to view these parks as community projects designed to satisfy the needs of dog owners and non-dog owners alike.
About Us
We want you to enjoy parks where your dog can safely run, roll over and socialize with canine friends. Time spent in a dog park helps to satisfy your dog’s cravings for canine companionship, and lets them burn off extra energy by running and playing with other dogs off leash in a safe, contained area.
Bark for a Park is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to establish and maintain fenced-in, off-leash dog parks in the greater Birmingham area. The first dog park in Birmingham opened in George Ward Park in October of 2009. A dog park is in the construction stage for the city of Hoover. Dog parks are also under consideration in Homewood, Gardendale, and other metro Birmingham communities. Bark for Park will make its expertise, support and volunteer resources available to all metro Birmingham, Alabama municipalities who have an interest in dog parks.
We were founded by and are 100% operated by a group of dedicated volunteers who love their dogs and their community, and who want to be a part of a vibrant culture of healthy, happy dogs and dog parks. Please join in this great effort.