Canton Dog Park

30/06/2025

Attention Canton Dog Park Members: Help keep our Dog Park a safe place for everyone by cleaning up after your dog and always supervising your dog’s actions. By complying with these important rules, we can ensure a safe and fun environment for everyone!

30/05/2025

Good News! Canton Parks staff has begun removing the section of fencing that runs through the middle of the park and should be finished shortly. In addition, contractors will also be working on general fence repairs and gate improvements. All of these projects should be finished over the next few days; weather permitting. For additional information, contact the Canton Parks Office at 734/394-5310.

29/05/2025

Thank you to all who attended this year’s Bark in the Park! It was a beautiful day at the Canton Dog Park and the pups were so photogenic we had to post a whole album of pictures! Enjoy!

Update: For those asking about the photographer, his name is Alex Cabildo, and he specializes in dog photography. He will also be photographing at our Pumpkins and Pups event later this fall.

29/05/2025

18/05/2025

Come celebrate all things Disney at Happily Ever After in the Village! Today, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., join us at the Canton Farmers Market at the Village Arts Factory Warehouse (50755 Cherry Hill Road) for all your market favorites, plus Rapunzel and Captain America appearances from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Disney crafts for the little ones, and this week's Kids' Produce Club featuring Snow White's poisoned apples. While you’re out and about, make sure to check out our annual Bark in the Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Canton Dog Park. For more information, visit the event link at https://www.facebook.com/share/19F3AcvzwZ/. We hope to see you there!

16/05/2025

A very special thank you to anchors Karen Drew TV and Demond Fernandez-Journalist from WDIV Local 4 / ClickOnDetroit for broadcasting live from Canton’s Independence Park yesterday as part of their “In Your Neighborhood” special series that shined a spotlight on all the amazing things happening in Canton Township, as well as important issue facing residents.

Watch WDIV’s special in-depth Canton Township profile below!

Story Link: https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/05/15/in-your-neighborhood-discover-the-vibrant-community-of-canton-township/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKUJapleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETE5V0hSWjNVM3VldExxTkl0AR4VYLKVl8MVvJw74I6YUmHU6lvNNRUbP_C0w7i9ijC79r1BhkCEFWErEHfvAg_aem_mfi5whHPN7u5-nY6d-ssOA

Roughly halfway between Ann Arbor and Detroit is an area that used to be known as “the Sweet Corn Capital of Michigan.”

15/05/2025

It looks like the weather will cooperate for this Sunday’s Bark in the Park! Join us from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Canton Dog Park. For more information, visit the event link at https://www.facebook.com/share/19F3AcvzwZ/. While you’re out be sure to check out the Canton Farmers Market happening down the street at the Village Arts Factory. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., you can shop the market, take part in Disney themed crafts, and even see a couple Disney characters! Hope to see you there!

13/05/2025

We’re counting down the days for Canton’s annual Bark in the Park! Join us Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Canton Dog Park. For more information, visit the event link at https://www.facebook.com/share/19F3AcvzwZ/. Hope to see you there!

12/05/2025

Attention All Canton Dog Park Members: After inspecting the progress of the park’s re-seeded area, Canton Parks staff has determined that additional time is needed to allow for optimal germination, as well to take advantage of this week’s ideal weather conditions. With this in mind, Parks staff is expected to re-open the closed section on Friday, May 16th. For additional information, please contact the Canton Parks office at 734/394-5310.

06/05/2025

UPDATE AS OF MAY 7 AT 1 P.M.: Great news! The Canton Dog Park is reopening this afternoon, enjoy the sunshine with your four-legged friend!

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ATTENTION CANTON DOG PARK MEMBERS! Please be advised that the Canton Dog Park is currently closed as of Tuesday, May 6, until further notice due to the current ground conditions. Parks staff will continue to monitor until the grounds have improved enough to avoid additional turf damage and are deemed safe to reopen. For more information, contact the Canton Parks office at 734/394-5310.

05/05/2025

CANTON DOG PARK TURF RESTORATION UPDATE:
As part of the overall Turf Restoration project that is currently underway, Canton Parks staff has made progress in the following areas as they continue to address turf condition challenges. To date, gravel has been added to the parking lot that was leveled and tampered to fill in and smooth out potholes. Staff has also completed the aeration of the entire dog park to assist with drainage issues, as well as help newly added seed take hold in the section that is currently closed and expected to reopen Monday, May 12. Once this section has re-opened, the middle fencing will be removed to provide just one larger area for large dogs that will, hopefully, eliminate excessive wear and tear in heavy traffic areas.

In the next several weeks, watch for gate and fence repairs to be made to address current gaps, as well as to strengthen and straighten sections to prevent potential breaches. Future projects will include the aeration and over-seeding of the entire park some time this fall, which will help with drainage, as well as improve bare spots and thinned areas of grass. Unfortunately, this will necessitate the closing of the entire dog park for proper turf restoration at a date that has yet to be determined but will be widely promoted. This full-park closure will be kept as short as possible to allow for necessary re-establishment of the grass.

Currently, staff is working with Canton Township engineers to determine pricing for future concrete installation of extended entry and exit areas, as well as for potential seating areas and shade structures. While funding has not been identified, this information will be crucial for budgeting to securing future financing.

For additional information about any information regarding this turf restoration update, please contact the Canton Parks office at 734/394-5310.