SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – A place where dogs and their owners can mix and mingle is opening its second location this weekend. Barkside, Detroit’s first-of-its-kind dog park and bar is opening in Southfield on Saturday.
The new facility at Greenfield and 11 Mile roads has an indoor, climate-controlled space for off-leash play among the Wi-Fi TV’s and relaxed areas where people can interact while their pups play. It’s equipped with a full bar serving coffee drinks, Michigan-made beer, wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks.
“Our vision for Barkside has always been about more than just a bar or a dog park. It’s about creating a place where dog lovers and dogs can safely socialize, unwind, and have fun,” said co-founder Cody Williams in a press release. “We started this as two Detroiters who love our dogs and our city, and now we’re proud to grow that community here in Southfield.”
Your pups can enjoy an 8,000 square foot fenced-in play area for dogs to run and play with dog-friendly mulch and drainage rock to keep their paws clean.
To celebrate the opening, dogs can check out Barkside Southfield all week for free, Saturday through Oct. 3. Guests with an active monthly or annual membership can go and enjoy a $1 glass of champagne to toast the new location. Dog parents don’t need to pay to enter Barkside.
All dogs must be up to date on Rabies, DHLPP/Da2PP, and Bordetella vaccinations. Dogs must also be at least six months old and spayed or neutered if they’re one year or older.
More information on prices, hours and membership can be found here.