Friends of Winnebago County Dog Parks, Inc

05/29/2026

Hear any barking in your neighborhood? It's safe to assume the pups around town are chattering about the social event of the summer... and it's time we let humans in on the plans, too. De Pere BARK Gardens is officially making its debut next month. 🐶 Join De Pere Parks, Rec & Forestry for its first‑ever pop‑up beer garden at the De Pere Dog Park. It'll be a day filled with wagging tails, cold craft brews, and community fun.

📅 Saturday, June 27
📍 De Pere Dog Park (1400 Biotech Way)
⏰ 12–4 pm
🍺 Sponsored by Stubborn Brothers Brewery

There will be beer, soda, water, and a food truck ready to keep both humans and their furry sidekicks happy. And the most paw-some part of all? All proceeds go to benefit the De Pere Dog Park. 🤎

Fetch your pup and fetch your friends ... and come celebrate our very first De Pere Bark Gardens with us. 🐾

05/29/2026

Congratulation Outagamie County Parks & Friends of the Outagamie County Dog Parks on the opening of your new dog park!!

Chris and Loren (park directors) have been driving this park for decades. I had the good fortune to be asked my thoughts and ideas of things to be added to the park along the way.

We are so very happy for them and our dog community as a whole!

3300 W Brewster St — follow the road all the way to the end.

Park hours: 7:00 AM to dusk

Please help keep our park clean and enjoyable for everyone by remembering to pick up after your pup.

10/06/2025

It Is with great saddness we share rhe passing of Janine. She was an Immense Supporter and friend of animals, our group and the Winnebago Pet Expo. The community has a big hole.

We will miss you🐾🐾💔💔

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We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Janine, a kind and compassionate soul who dedicated the last 20 years to caring for animals as a hardworking shelter manager. Her love and commitment touched the lives of countless animals and people alike, and her absence will be deeply felt by all who knew her. 💜

We appreciate your support and ask for privacy during this difficult time. Janine did not wish to have a service.

https://www.divinepassagefunerals.com/obituary/Janine-Rubeck?fbclid=IwdGRjcANRKLtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHgo0BtTFrkyFCCo9iEWWVKsdYHFA-kowofdklz_eG9mLRwLdxX548eMpGtFM_aem_AHBBhTErA5wpB5GPxqMGiw

06/17/2025

Outagamie County proceeds with $1.5 million dog park near Brewster Village in Grand Chute

https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/2025/06/17/outagamie-county-will-buiold-proceeds-with-1-5-million-dog-park-near-brewster-village-in-grand-chute/84184567007/?fbclid=IwY2xjawK-xYVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFQY1NIelplTmVENm8zdzIxAR4wwuL0juomNf3Pe1bw6_0tpH55b66aD7AKkJZZct-dnEgb3UHc32K90288TQ_aem_0dX3IH7cUJ3IPbKIUaB0OQ

After the new dog park opens in 2026, the county will close its Northland Dog Park at 2830 French Road in Little Chute.

03/08/2025

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We are excited to announce a collaboration with students from Communities at Oshkosh North.

This year a group of juniors from the Communities program at Oshkosh North High School will be adding a new feature to the Winnebago County Dog Park for their semester of service.

If you and your furry friend use the Best Friends Dog Park, please take this short, two-question survey:
▶️ https://forms.gle/KyHq9tH9cog79GBX7

09/05/2024

Please note the BROWN boxes are for CLEAN bags only. Please do not put used/filled bags in ANY of the brown boxes.

The county is also going to try to get the dumpster closer to the fence.

08/16/2024

Could you please help out a working K-9 at the Pleasant Prairie Police Department?

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/2nzgCCEsDhPj3esE/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Officer Misconduct Investigation - Public Help Needed!!!

Capt. M posted this picture yesterday thanking all of you for 26k followers and made a joke about Chase sleeping on duty. Well, that made it's way to the Internal Affairs desk and there is now an internal investigation underway.

Chase's team of union attorneys (Mr. Marm A. Duke, Mr. Scoob E. Doo, and Mrs. Lassie A. Collie) are asking for all of our followers to please post pics of their sleeping pets on this post. The more we get the better chance we have of exonerating Chase in this case.

We tried to reach his team of attorneys for more info but they were all napping.

Chase will remain on full duty during this investigation per Chief Smetana.

07/21/2024

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Thank you to those who are picking up dog poo. Please make sure to carry it all the way out to the dumpster. The boxes around the park are to hold EMPTY bags incase you need them.

Please do NOT put your used/filled p**p bags in the boxes inside the dog park.

06/03/2024

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04/25/2024

Check out the below survey to make downtown Appleton more dog friendly!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/9aMFRY8NU7AnRtmM/?mibextid=WC7FNe

🐾 Calling all dog owners! 🐾 Help us make Downtown more dog-friendly by taking our survey! We want to hear your thoughts on events, public spaces, amenities, safety, and community engagement. Your feedback is crucial! The survey takes just 5-10 minutes. Stay tuned for a follow-up survey covering environmental and economic impact, and a shared vision for a dog-friendly Downtown. Thank you for participating! 🐶 Click here to take the survey: https://bit.ly/4b5bzhm