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A page just for man's best friend
presented by
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Our English Black Lab
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Dog Field Trials and Dog Training Areas
Ohio Division of Wildlife
For additional information - website
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 June 2, 2013
(Summit County) |
Woof Walks
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens - Akron
Cost: Free for members, $10 non-members, $5 per dog
Pay for a garden and grounds admission plus $5 per dog and enjoy the grounds with your favorite canine.
www.stanhywet.org
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June 8, 2013
(Cuyahoga County) |
Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo
Cleveland Zoo
Meet Your Best Friend at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Saturday, June 8, and take home the purrfect cat or dog the very same day. The Zoo is teaming up with 20 area humane organizations to find loving homes for over 100 dogs, cats, kittens and puppies most of which are available for immediate adoption. These rescue groups and shelters will also offer advice on choosing the right pet and how best to care for it. All dogs and cats will have received a medical check-up and age-appropriate vaccination. Each participating group sets its own adoption fees and policies.
For more information website.
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June 9, 23, 30, 2013
(Summit County) |
Woof Walks
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens - Akron
Cost: Free for members, $10 non-members, $5 per dog
Pay for a garden and grounds admission plus $5 per dog and enjoy the grounds with your favorite canine.
www.stanhywet.org
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June 15, 2013
(Put-in-Bay) |
Pooch Parade
Put-in-Bay Pooch Parade Registration will start at 10am at the Gazebo in the downtown DeRivera Park. The parade begins at 10:30am. Children from the audience will carry American flags and lead the bow-wows in a half circle around the picturesque DeRivera Park.
Judges will pick the cutest dog, the biggest dog, the smallest dog, the dog that looks most like its owner, the most talented dog, individual best dressed dog, and group best dressed dogs. Prizes will be awarded to the winners in each category, but ALL dogs will receive a special “doggie bag” of gifts and treats. Entry fee is $10 per dog. All dogs and owners are invited. Proceeds benefit Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church.
For Island Information click here.
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June 22, 2013
(Portage County) |
7th Annual Paws in the Park and Dog Lunch
All animal lovers please join us for the 7th annual Paws in the Park dog walk to benifit the Portage APL.
You, your pet, and other families will walk to show support for animals in need.
$10 donation to PAPL.
City Park Pavilion (8980 Kirby Lane, Streetsboro, OH)
Dealine to sign up June 13
Walk Begins at 10 am.
Sign up by calling the Parks & Rec office at 330-626-3802. — in Streetsboro.
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August 4, 11,18, 25, 2013
(Summit County) |
Woof Walks
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens - Akron
Cost: Free for members, $10 non-members, $5 per dog
Pay for a garden and grounds admission plus $5 per dog and enjoy the grounds with your favorite canine.
www.stanhywet.org
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August 5, 2013
(Cuyahoga County) |
The 4th Annual Cleveland's Cutest Dog Contest
Sunday | August-05-2012 | Warehouse District Street Festival
Fabiola Productions is hosting the "4th Annual Cleveland's Cutest Dog Contest" during the Warehouse District Street Festival on Sunday, August 5, 2012. Location for the street festival is West Sixth Street from Frankfort to Lakeside. The Festival will have great food, fantastic entertainment, an art show, residential open houses, architectural tours, children's activities and more! Free admission for the Street Festival.
For more information email: Fabiola at FABY3483@aol.com. Subject Line: 4th Annual Cleveland's Cutest Dog Contest.
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September 1, 8,15,22,29, 2013
(Summit County) |
Woof Walks
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens - Akron
Cost: Free for members, $10 non-members, $5 per dog
Pay for a garden and grounds admission plus $5 per dog and enjoy the grounds with your favorite canine.
www.stanhywet.org
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October 13, 20, 2013
(Summit County) |
Woof Walks
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens - Akron
Cost: Free for members, $10 non-members, $5 per dog
Pay for a garden and grounds admission plus $5 per dog and enjoy the grounds with your favorite canine.
www.stanhywet.org
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 November 16-17, 2013
(Lake County) |
Dryland Sled Dog Races
Lake Metropark - Farmpark
Sled dog races 9 am to 12:30 pm
Demos until 2:30 pm
For more information: website
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Alum Creek Dog Park
Delaware, OH - is 4-acre free public dog park at the Alum Creek
State Park. It includes fully fenced areas for small & large dogs and a
dog beach at the lake. All areas have shade trees and benches. Drinking
water is provided seasonally. Alum Creek State Park, 3992
Hollenback Rd, Lewis Center - 740-548-4631. For additional info: www.alumcreekdogpark.com.
Avon Lake Park 4 Paws
Weiss Park, 33401 Weber Road, Avon Lake
Brunswick Dog Park
Cross Creek Road
Chagrin Falls Dog Park
Approx. one mile outside Chagrin Falls on Chagrin Rd, just a little past
Chagrin Pet and Garden Store.
Cleveland's Tremont/Clark Field Dog Park
The dog park is located in South Tremont at Clark Field. The park offers a fountain just at the right height for your pup.
Eastlake Dog Park
Lakeshore Blvd., slightly east of Route 21
Furnas Park
(Hankins/17th St. NE)
City of Massillon Parks and Recreation
Keyser Dog Park, Off Leash Area
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Lakewood Dog Park
About two acres small gravel and grassy area, water fountain, "poop" bags and responsible owners. Location: Lakewood Wastewater Treatment Plan off of Detroit Road in the Metroparks. Directions: I 90 to McKinley exit. N to Detroit Road. L to "Boat Ramp" and Metroparks entrance (about 1 mile).
Medina Dog Park
Directions: From the town square travel north on Court Street. At the intersection of Court and Homestead streets (stoplight there...also a landmark is the Red Cross building) turn right onto Homestead. Follow Homestead until you come to a city park entrance on your left hand side. There is a sign that reads "Medina Dog Park". Please read and follow the rules as posted. Amenities: The 13,000 s.f. dog park has a double gated entry way, benches throughout the park, fully grass with trees for shade, bags and garbage cans for dog waste. The official hours of the dog park are from "Dawn to Dusk". The surrounding Memorial Park includes a City Pool, Large wooden playground "JUMP", and pavilion area for picnicking.
Mentor Dog Park
The Mentor Dog park is located Route 615 from Route 2, then go left on
Tyler and then right on Hopkins.
MetroBark Park - Osborn MetroPark in Huron Township
The area is already a favorite for many dog owners that walk the park year round. Benches, water fountains, waste stations, shade trees and a covered shelter are located within the park. A separate area for small, older or less active dogs is also available. Access will be through a secure, double-gated entry. A bulletin board at the entrance will post announcements, rules and other information. Dogs need to run and socialize with other dogs to be healthy, both mentally and physically. Dog owners are required to stay in the dog park at all times while their dog is utilizing the dog park.
Mosquito Lake State Park - Dog Park
(Official open 7/17/09)
1439 State Route 305, Cortland, OH 44410-9303
Park Office 330-637-2856
For additional general park information: www.dnr.state.oh.us
For dog park info: http://ow.ly/h84n
Peppy Paw Pooch Park, Ashland
For more information: website
South Euclid Dog Park
Located at Quarry Park. Corner of S. Belvoir and Monticello
Stow's Bow Wow Beach
5027 Stow Road, Stow, Ohio
Hours: dawn till dusk - There is no cost.
What a blast! Bow Wow Beach offers a 7 1/2 acre fenced in dog park
surrounding a 5 acre lake. There are both beaches and grassy areas,
sunny spots and shade, as well as a small dog section for the wee
pooches. Pet waste stations are located throughout. There are a
set of gates to get into the park thus preventing any pets leaving the
area. There is a wash basin and hose located at the
entrance/exit for rinsing your pet off.
Twinsburg Dog Park
It is 3/4 acre with a double gated 5ft fence.
Location: Liberty Road. Directions: It is located off Liberty Road near the new baseball and soccer fields.
Western Reserve Greenway
The Western Reserve Greenway is a 43-mile, mostly rural rail-trail that
cuts a north-south course from Ashtabula to Warren, Ohio. The greenway's
start is only a few miles from Lake Erie, and a planned extension will
bring it right to the shoreline. For now you can start at Herzog Rotary
Park, where signs detail the importance of northeast Ohio in the
Underground Railroad. For more info http://www.traillink.com/trail/western-reserve-greenway.aspx
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DOG FRIENDLY PLACES TO STAY OR VISIT |
| Ashland County Park District |
Audubon Wetlands Preserve
Dogs permitted under full supervision.
1763 St. Rt. 60
Ashland, OH 44805
website
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| Cuyahoga Valley National Park |
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Dog Rules:
Dogs are allowed on all trails in the park. They are required to be on a
leash that must be 6 feet or less at all times. The “verbal leash” is not
acceptable
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| Geneva State Park |
440.466.8400
4499 Padanarum Road
Geneva, OH 44041
http://www.ohiostateparks.org
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Holden Arboretum
9500 Sperry Road
Kirtland, Ohio 44094
440.946.4400
www.holdenarb.org |
Dogs are welcome at
The Holden Arboretum. With more than 20 miles of walking and hiking
trails through the gardens and natural areas, there are plenty of places to
explore with your pet. Please remember to keep your canine companions on a
leash while visiting. Guests should also remember that the Myrtle S. Holden
Wildflower Garden is a dog-free zone.
Mutt Mitts are available at the gatehouse entrance, the information desk at
the Warren H. Corning Visitor Center and at several locations on the grounds
for your convenience. Please clean up after your pet.
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Ohio State Parks |
Camping - Pets are allowed in all 57 of our
campgrounds in designated areas or sites, maximum 2 pets per site. Pets must
be on a leash at all times. Parks do not provide horses for equestrian
camping.
Cottages - Pets are welcome at select cottages at the following state
parks: Burr Oak, Cowan Lake, Dillon, Hueston Woods, Lake Hope, Maumee Bay,
Pike Lake, Punderson, Pymatuning, Salt Fork, and Shawnee.
Resort Lodges - The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake offers a number of
pet-friendly rooms.
Pets are permitted in most day use areas, with the exception of swimming
beaches, and must be on a leash. Pets are not permitted on swimming beaches.
For additional info click here
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Portage Lake State Park
Camping |
Portage Lakes State Park Campground
5031 Manchester Road
Akron, Ohio
330-644-2220
The campground at this state park offers 74 sites with no electric
hookups. Up to two dogs per pet campsite are allowed and they must be
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