Dane County Parks: Hot DIiggity Dog! Barks For Parks is back!

Contacts:
Susan Sandford
Strategic Engagement Coordinator
(608) 669-1816
sandford.susan@countyofdane.com

Lael Pascual
Engagement & Visitor Services Manager 
(608) 220-7509          
pascual.lael@countyofdane.com

An afternoon of fun for dogs and their people at the Prairie Moraine Dog Park

MADISON, WI – July 21, 2023 – Dane County Parks and the Prairie Moraine Friends, Inc. invite you to an afternoon of fun for you and your pup at the Prairie Moraine County Park Dog Park on Saturday, July 22nd from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

The Barks for Parks event will feature informational stations throughout the dog park. Karben4 Brewing will be on site selling beer and nonalcoholic beverages and donating 10% of all sales back to the dog park program and the Prairie Moraine Friends, Inc.

Stations include:

  • Karben4 Brewing – beer and nonalcoholic beverages (10% of all sales benefit the park)
  • Prairie Moraine Friends, Inc – membership and information booth
  • Meet your Park Ranger – get an “I picked up poop” sticker
  • VCA-Veterinary Emergency Service
  • Czar’s Promise
  • PuppyUp
  • Sheltering Animals of Abuse Victims
  • The Crazy Dog Mom – dog treats
  • Wandering WIllow Creations LLC – dogtastic items

Parking is available at both the dog park and Resurrection Lutheran Church parking lots. A hydration station will be available in the park. Please bring your own bowl so you can fill it for your pup. Shared bowls will not be available.

Dogs must have a Dane County dog permit and comply with all dog park rules.

This is a family-friendly event however it is within the dog park and there will be dogs on leash so bringing small children is not advised. Please drink responsibly and have a designated driver if you choose to consume alcohol at this event.