Hill's Bark Park was founded to provide a spacious, secure area for dogs to run and play leash free. Many improvements have been made since its establishment to make it a more enjoyable place for both canine pals and their owners.
There are two separate fenced-in areas with double gated entrances for
small and large breed dogs. Inside each area there are picnic tables,
chairs, benches, water facilities, pet waste stations, and dog toys. There
is a paved parking lot and a donor brick patio area that lead patrons to the gated areas.
To ensure the safety of the dogs and people who use the facility, a set of Bark Park rules have been established to provide order. Those rules are
posted at each entry gate, as well as on this website. In addition, the City
of Topeka's dog ordinances also apply to the Bark Park because it is
located in a public city park.
This wonderful, dog-friendly place would not have been made possible
without the help of the City of Topeka Parks and Recreation, Hill's Pet
Nutrition Inc., Topeka Police Department's Animal Control Unit, Friends of
Hill's Bark Park Association, local businesses/organizations as well as
Hill's Bark Park participants.
What was once an old, abandoned softball diamond has turned into a
playground for dogs. Bark Park's across America are gaining popularity
and Hill's Bark Park in Topeka is no exception.