'A community for dog lovers': Barkside dog park and bar expanding to Southfield
A rendering of Barkside Southfield (Credit: Stucky-Vitale Architects)
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) - A dog park and bar that opened in Detroit in 2023 is expanding to Oakland County.
Barkiside is planning a second location on 11 Mile near Greenfield in Southfield.
"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," founders Cody Williams and David Oh said in a press release. "Southfield’s central location makes it the perfect spot to bring Barkside’s unique concept and strong sense of community to even more Metro Detroit dog lovers."
What To Expect:
Like the Detroit location, the Southfield Barkside will have both indoor and outdoor space for dogs to play while their humans relax in a space with drinks, televisions, and WiFi.
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A rendering of Barkside Southfield (Credit: Stucky-Vitale Architects)
The 7,000-square-foot outdoor area will include an area specifically for small dogs - a move to help keep the smaller animals safe, Barkside said.
For the people, Barkside will serve Michigan-made beer, craft cocktails, wine, mocktails, and coffee. Barkside will also host different events, such as movie nights, trivia, dog yoga, puppy training classes, and more.
"Barkside was inspired by the love for our own dogs and the desire to create a community for dog lovers," said Oh. "We’re excited to bring this vision to Southfield and beyond."
Barkside Memberships:
All pups visiting Barkside will need to purchase a membership, which will allow access to both locations.
"Safety is our top priority," said Williams. "With strictly enforced vaccination policies and dog professionals onsite monitoring the dogs, we’ve created a space where dogs can thrive, and their humans can relax."
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A rendering of Barkside Southfield (Credit: Stucky-Vitale Architects)
Membership requirements:
- All dogs must be up to date on their Rabies, DHLPP/Da2PP, and Bordetella vaccinations.
- Dogs must be at least six months old.
- Dogs 1 year and older must be spayed or neutered.
Membership prices:
Monthly membership: $40
Includes:
- Unlimited visits per month
- One free day pass for friends per month
- Discounted and member-only events
- Add second dog for $15/month
- Cancel any time
Annual membership: $375
Includes:
- Unlimited visits for the whole year
- One free day pass for friends per month
- Discounted and member-only events
- Add second dog for $50/year
- Cancel any time
Day passes: $10 on weekdays. $15 on weekends. $5 per additional dog from same home.
Humans: Free
What's next:
Barkside Southfield is slated to open this summer at 15640 West Eleven Mile Rd.
The owners said they are also working on expanding to other areas of Metro Detroit, as well as the Ann Arbor area.
Learn more about Barkside here.
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Barkside Detroit (Photo: John D’Angelo)