UPDATE: Bow Wow Beach Reopens ... Again

After being closed for a few days this week — the park reopened Wednesday. Follow the park on social media for updates.

Update: Wednesday 8:53 a.m. According to a the BowWow Beach group page on Facebook — the dog park is open Wednesday.  The dog park officially reopened for the season on March 15, but had to close again because the winter weather created hazardous conditions for the pups at the park.  ————————————————— Update: Tuesday 8:26 a.m. The dog park is also closed Tuesday.  ————————————————— Bow Wow Beach posted on its Facebook page Monday morning that it is yet again closed today — only a few days after reopening for the season. The park was also closed on Sunday because the lake froze again. The ice could be harmful to the pets.  Check the Bow Wow Beach Facebook page daily for updates. 

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LAST CHANCE: Bow Wow Beach Closes Monday

When the lake at the heart of Bow Wow Beach freezes, the ice cannot support the weight of dogs or their owners.

Bow Wow Beach Closing Soon for the Winter

The parks and recreation department plans to improve the area before it reopens again in the spring.

Bow Wow Beach, the city's well-known dog park, will close for the winter on Dec. 2, 2012 at 5 p.m.  The park must close during winter months for safety reasons. When the lake at the heart of Bow Wow Beach freezes, the ice cannot support the weight of dogs or their owners. "Anything inside the fence is closed," former director of parks and rec Nick Wren previously said. The rest of Silver Springs Park remains open throughout the winter months. If the lake begins to freeze before Dec. 2, the park will close sooner. The lake usually begins to thaw around March. Look to Stow Patch in the spring for a reopening announcement.

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Are Dog Parks Safe for your Pet? Small Dog Killed in Cleveland

A small dog was killed at a South Euclid dog park and now the owner of the larger dog is being charged. Do you feel your dog is safe from harm at the nearby parks?

A recent incident in South Euclid where a Husky fatally attacked a Chihuahua at a dog park has some dog owners worried about going to the parks. The owner of the Chihuahua, Rizzo, told police that a much larger Husky grabbed her pet and shook her "like a rag," according to a Plain Dealer story. The Chihuahua died on the way to the emergency vet clinic, police said.  The owner of the Husky is now facing misdemeanor charges. There was an incident in 2008 at Bow Wow Beach, when a Maltese/poodle puppy was killed after being attacked by a standard poodle. This happened at the park before there was a separate, fenced-in area for small pets.  Watch a video tour of the small dog entrance to Bow Wow Beach here. Many parks are following suit with …

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Get Out! A Birthday Party for Dogs, Tango Lessons and More!

Not sure what to do this weekend? Here are some ideas.

It’s Thursday, and you have no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. YOUNG LIFE SUMMER KICK-OFF DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION Where/When: Revere High School, 3420 Everett Rd., Richfield; tonight from 6:30 to 8:30. Why Go: Proceeds from the event benefit Young Life of Copley, Highland, Revere and Wadsworth. Price: $20 2. HONEYBEE BUZZ Where/When: Nature Realm Visitor's Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron; Friday at 2 p.m. Why Go: Join naturalist and staff beekeeper Sarah Matheny at the observation window and check out what the bees are doing this time of year. Price: Free. 3. …

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