"South Haven Bark Park at Riverwoods" Capital Campaign

This is a four month capital campaign to raise $150,000 for the construction of the new South Haven Bark Park at Riverwoods.

Individuals, businesses, civic groups and community leaders will be invited to donate to this new dog park which will be free to users and will occupy five acres in the new Riverwoods Recreation area.

A short history of our quest for a dog park. In 2012, a group of neighbors joined together to develop a community dog park, a safe space to let dogs run, play, and socialize. The South Haven Dog Park became a reality. It was a membership-based dog park on generously donated land on Eighth Avenue. However, this was always intended to be a temporary location and the objective remained to find a permanent home for a municipal dog park. The South Haven Area Recreation Authority (SHARA) has purchased the 50-acre Riverwoods site to develop a community recreation park. The area, east of Blue Star Highway and between the Black River and Second Avenue, will include a 5-acre wooded parcel dedicated to the development of the South Haven Bark Park at Riverwoods.

The South Haven Bark Park at Riverwoods will be South Haven’s first public dog park, a park that will be available to all area residents as well as visitors. Help make this dream a reality by donating generously. 100% of donations given to the South Haven Bark Park at Riverwoods will be used exclusively for dog park development. Your gift is tax deductible. South Haven Bark Park is a not-for-profit organization recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Scan the QR code below to donate or contact Bob Linstrom at (269) 906-0532 for more information.

With your help, the dream will become a reality, and the South Haven Bark Park at Riverwoods will open in 2026! Phase 1 dog park development is expected to cost about $150,000. Site preparation $35,000 Fencing $88,000 Air lock gates $7,500 Path $6,500 Entryway $9,900 Dog waste disposal $1,600 Signage $1,500 All Gold, Silver, Bronze and Major donors will be recognized on an onsite permanent plaque. Please consider donating at one of the following levels. Gold Level Donor $15,000 and above Silver Level Donor $10,000 to $14,999 Bronze Level Donor $5,000 to $9,999 Major Donors $1,000 to $4,999 Dog Park Friends $1 to $999 Additional giving opportunities will be available in Phase 2. Examples include benches, picnic tables, and a dog wash station. Large and small donations are welcome and needed to Make The Dream Real!

Donations can also be mailed to:
South Haven Bark Park 823 Superior Street, South Haven, MI 49090