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  • New features coming to Loveland dog park

    New features coming to Loveland dog park

    Illustration by the City of Loveland

    Loveland, Ohio – City Hall has announced that new benches and an agility course are coming to the Matt Haverkamp Foundation Dog Park.

    The expected installation is in late August.

    These amenities are being purchased from the sale of items from Public Works sale of outdated equipment, vehicles, etc., according to the City Administration.

    About the Matt Haverkamp Foundation Dog Park

    The approximately two-acre dog park is located at the rear of Kiwanis Park on Wall Street. The dog park is adjacent to the ballfield. The park is entirely fenced and features benches for seating.

    The dog park is dedicated to all K9s and their handlers who serve the Loveland community and the Greater Cincinnati area, thanks to The Matt Haverkamp Foundation. Since 2007, the city has worked with The Matt Haverkamp Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) established in remembrance of Golf Manor Police K9 handler Matt Haverkamp. The Foundation provides K9 officers to police agencies around the Tri-State.

    The dog park opened in Spring 2022 as a result of resident suggestions to the city’s Recreation Board. The Board moved the project forward with the help of a group of local high school seniors from Tigers Inc., Loveland High School’s nonprofit organization for students with business skill interests.

    In 2023, a small dog area and a water source were added to the park.

    Dog Park Rules:
    1. Use park at your own risk.
    2. Owners are legally responsible for the behavior of their dog(s) at all times.
    3. Dogs must be leashed while entering and exiting the park.
    4. Dog waste must be cleaned up by owners immediately.
    5. Owners must be within the dog park and supervising their dog with leash readily available.
    6. Dog handlers must be at least 16 years of age.
    7. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times.
    8. Aggressive dogs must be removed immediately.
    9. Dog should be under voice control.
    10. Prohibited: Human food, dog food, dog treats, glass containers, dogs in heat, sick dogs, aggressive dogs, puppies (under 4 months old).

  • Dog fountain soon at Kiwanis dog park

    Dog fountain soon at Kiwanis dog park

    Loveland, Ohio – A dog water fountain is being installed at the fenced dog park located in Kiwanis Park on Wall Street in the West Loveland Historic District. Work continued today laying the pipe that extends from the ballfield to the dog park at opposite end of the park.

    The Purina Foundation awarded the city $11,545 towards the installation of a dog water fountain to be installed in the Matt Haverkamp Foundation Dog Park.

    The dog park opened in Spring 2022 at 236 Wall Street at the rear of Kiwanis Park.

    The approximately two-acre dog park is located at the rear of Kiwanis Park. The dog park is adjacent to the JT Stottman Ballfield. The park is entirely fenced and features benches for seating.

    The concrete pad for a new dog water fountain inside the Haverkamp Foundation Dog Park in Kiwanis Park on Wall Street.

  • Loveland’s dog park will be closed on July 4th

    Loveland’s dog park will be closed on July 4th

    City of Loveland Photo

    Loveland, Ohio – To prepare for the City’s Independence Day Celebration, the Matt Haverkamp Foundation Dog Park (located at Kiwanis Park) will close at noon on Monday, July 4.

  • [VIDEO] Meet Dave, Jessie, and Murphy at Loveland’s new Dog Park

    [VIDEO] Meet Dave, Jessie, and Murphy at Loveland’s new Dog Park

    by David Miller

    Loveland Magazine Publisher and Editor David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – It was a chance encounter meeting Dave McGaughy, Jessie, and Murphy at Kiwanis Park Friday morning as I was heading back to the office from the bank. Instead of turning left into the Farm, I thought, “Oh, I wonder if they are installing the fencing in the new dog park,” I thought if the fence installers were there working it would make for a follow-up to the story I wrote last week announcing the dog play area. (Loveland’s first dog park coming soon to the West Loveland Historic District) I turned right – into Kiwanis Park in the West Loveland Historic District.

    The original story I wrote two weeks ago announcing that Loveland would soon open its first dog park was very popular with readers so I knew they were excited about the park and would be interested in reading about any progress about when it would open. Instead of installers, I encountered Dave, Jessie, and Murphy heading into the now completely fenced-in dog park.

    Dave, it turns out is quite the expert on dog parks and told me all about the local ones, from Miami Township to Mason. He went into detail about what he thinks makes a good one and talked about some in Florida he visits.

    Dave declared the Kiwanis Park dog park the best he’s ever taken “his boys” to and was interested to know how he could volunteer to help maintain it. He has experience volunteering at other dog parks.

    Dave lives just outside of Loveland in Goshen Township and was very pleased that the “best” place to take his dogs was so close to home. Dave is a retired custodian at the Loveland Primary/Elementary Campus.

    Read more about the new dog park: Loveland’s first dog park coming soon to the West Loveland Historic District