🐾 How to Handle Aggressive Dogs at the Dog Park – Real Advice from Dog Owners
Visiting the dog park can be a joyful activity for both you and your furry friend—but aggressive encounters can quickly […]
Kay C’s Barkville at Woodmere stands out as a premier members-only dog park in Evansville, Indiana. Conveniently situated at 3320 Lincoln Ave, this fenced dog park offers a safe and social space for dogs to exercise and play off-leash. Membership ensures that all dogs are vaccinated and owners are committed to keeping the park clean, orderly, and well-maintained. The park offers a free trial day on the first Monday of every month, letting new visitors experience its amenities before joining.
The park features AstroTurf for easier maintenance, which some owners find unique, though it may take getting used to for clean-up. Membership fees support the park’s upkeep, as it is not city funded, making it a cleaner and safer alternative to free dog parks in the area. Dog owners appreciate the welcoming community and well-managed environment, making it an ideal spot for your pup to run, socialize, and play off-leash in Evansville.
I took my two basset hounds to the free day to try out the park. Yes it is a paid membership but they offer a free day the first Monday of every month. I don’t mind paying b/c it keeps the premises maintained and I know my boys will be around other responsible dog owners. The people I met were super kind and welcoming. I understand people being annoyed with a membership model but there are other free parks in the area, and they’re not as well maintained.
Googled free dog parks and drove across town to take my dog there but failed to read the reviews first. This is NOT a free dog park. It’s a “members only” dog park, lol. I was still willing to join and pay, instead of leaving, but it takes 3 days to get your membership approved. Disappointing all around. Also, there’s no grass only Astro turf. Try picking up poo in that! Yuck!
Listed on Google as a free dog park and drove all the way out to it to see a locked dog park that is for members only and approval takes 3 to 4 days. After I walked away I watched people walk up and walk away back to back for the next 30 mins. Not one person who wanted to use this dog park could assess it.
Don’t listen to negative reviews. Especially by someone that has only left three reviews EVER and all 3 are negative. That should tell you something. This park in not funded by the city. It’s funded by memberships. Who does he expect to pay for maintenance and insurance? I am thrilled to have a place to take my dog to run and socialize.
As dog parks are the fastest growing community assets in the US, I am thrilled that Evansville and the tri-state have this wonderful space for our pups to run free! Yes, there is a membership requirement – and that means that you know every other dog your pup comes in contact with is current with vaccinations, it means that that park is kept clean and orderly, and above all, it means you and your dog are in a safe space. The park receives no public funding and is maintained by memberships and sponsorships.