Bark Park at H.P. Thomas Park

Ward Dougherty 3 months ago

A very nice park for playing, picnicking or taking your dog to the adjacent Dog Park. We came upon this almost by accident. Looking for a place to have a picnic lunch after the Corvette Museum and before visiting the Lost River Cave. This is a park along Cave Mill Road. The full name of the park is Bark Park at H.P. Thomas Park. It is off the north side of the road and has a large area to the entire park. There is a small parking lot with spaces for about 20 cars. There is a building overlooking a green that has bathrooms and several tables under the patio away from the parking lot and overlooking the fields. The sign for the park was slightly hidden by the overgrown shrubbery. There are large fields directly in front of the building and a dog park that is off to the left as you face away from the road. The dog park seemed rather busy with many people parking and bringing their furry family for playtime at that part of the park. It was a very pleasant place for a picnic with convenient facilities and good location under cover. A solid place for a pleasant break in the Bowling Green area.

Dari’s Passport & Plate 9 months ago

This dog park is such a gem. Huge, fully fenced, with two separate areas for big dogs and small dogs. It’s sponsored by Hill’s Prescription Diet and has an awesome obstacle course. Everything was super clean and well maintained, with poop bags stocked. Heads up: the water is turned off in winter, so bring your own just in case. There’s also a nice trail right next to the park for a leashed walk, plus clean public restrooms and free parking. It’s close to the highway, which makes it perfect if you need make a stop while traveling. 10/10 would stop here again. Highly recommend if you’re in the area!

Sara Richardson 10 months ago

I do petsitting and bring the dogs I watch (and my own) here often. It's a nice sized park with a small dog park separated but attached to the main park. The only reason for 4 stars is because of some of the other dog owners. There are a few regulars that come and don't pay attention to their dog or care what it does. I've had to confront one particular older lady with 2 herding breeds. Her dogs are very sweet with people but aggressive to the point I've had to shove her dog off of mine because of biting. But besides a FEW owners, the park is great. It also has water fountains for dogs that are on when the weather isn't freezing.

Misa Strange a year ago

I think it's the best dog park in town! It's well maintained. Kitty pool would be nice in summer time for all the dogs if I have to say.

Brian Packard 3 years ago

Nice dog park with benches under trees for shade, a large shade awning with a doggie fountain for hydration. The “all dogs” area is probably 2-3 acres and the small dogs section is about half that size. All entrances are the double gate entry type, so that dogs can’t get away from their owners accidentally when others come and go. During good weather there are usually always a few if not a lot of dogs present.