Greater Birmingham Dog Park Association
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.
Recent Media Coverage:
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10/18/09 Birmingham News - First Dog Park Opens in Birmingham, Alabama
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10/17/09 Birmingham News - Happy Day at Birmingham's New Dog Park-great photos!
- 10/17/09 Birmingham News - Dog Park Opens-VIDEO!
- 10/17/09 Birmingham News - Barking up the Right Tree: City Opens Dog Park
- 10/14/09 Birmingham News - OpEd: B'ham Should Be Commended for Getting Off Its Tail & Finishing Dog Park
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10/14/09 Birmingham News - Hoover Parks & Rec Board Approves Building a Dog Park in Loch Haven Park
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10/13/09 ABC 33/40 News - Hoover Finalizes Dog Park - view VIDEO
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10/13/09 Hoover Blog/Birmingham News - Hoover Parks & Rec Board: Votes Yes 6-0 to Loch Haven Dog Park
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10/13/09 Hoover Blog/Birmingham News - Hoover Parks & Rec Board Meeting Tonight to Discuss and Vote
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10/12/09 Birmingham News - Dog Park Opening Moved to Saturday
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10/08/09 NBC 13 - New Birmingham Dog Park Opens Tuesday - view VIDEO
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10/08/09 Birmingham News - Birmingham's First Dog Park Will Open Tuesday
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10/07/09 Birmingham News - B'ham Dog Park on the Fast Track
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10/05/09 MyFoxal.com - Park Going to the Dogs, Literally
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10/03/09 MyFoxal.com – Group Trying to Bring Dog Parks to Birmingham Area
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10/01/09 Birmingham News – Bark for a Park to Have a One-Day Dog Park in Homewood
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10/01/09 Birmingham News - Loch Haven Park in Hoover to Get Parking Lot
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10/01/09 Birmingham News – 2nd Grant Helps Bring Hoover Dog Park Closer to Reality
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09/17/09 Black & White - Bumpy road to establishing a dog park in B'ham
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09/13/09 Birmingham News - Great opinion piece on why B'ham needs dog park
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08/27/09 Birmingham News - Hoover to get B'ham's 1st dog park
Top Ten Reasons Greater Birmingham Needs Dog Parks:
- Well socialized dogs make better and safer companions
- Provides a safe environment for dogs to exercise
- Exercised dogs make better neighbors
- Promotes responsible pet ownership
- Provides elderly and disabled dog owners an accessible place to exercise their canine companions
- Enables dogs to legally run off leash
- Provides a forum for people to exchange tips, training ideas and share experiences
- With their own space, dogs are less likely to be off leash in other areas of the park where they might disturb others
- Dogs help "break the ice" for shy people
- Promotes public health and safety through education on bite prevention, responsible pet ownership & more
