Dylan’s Dog Park at SARA park Lake Havasu

04/07/2026

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THIS is my biggest fear when hiking and doing outdoor stuff here in Arizona. Not rattlesnakes, not a mountain lion....bees! 🐝

It is widely accepted that nearly all (90% to 100%) of wild or feral honey bee colonies in Arizona are Africanized. Since arriving in the 1990s, these hybrids have become the dominant wild population in the state, often referred to as "killer bees."

Africanized bees are highly defensive in nature and have a tendency to attack in large groups. There have been several bee attacks since I've lived here and a hiker died after being stung over 1,000 times in Usery Mountain Park in 2016.

I've turned around before when the sound of bees became too worrisome for me. If you're hiking and a persistent bee is following you or even bumping into you....turn around! That is the bee warning that you're getting too close to the hive.

The only makeshift solution I've been able to think of is to carry a foil emergency blanket. I figure if bees start attacking I can at least wrap that around me to possibly limit the number of stings while I try to get away.

It may sound silly, but if you recreate outdoors in Arizona....have a bee plan.

03/04/2026

Busy day at the park.

02/09/2026

It has been brought to our attention that several dogs have contracted Kennel Cough here at the dog park. If your dog is sick keep it home.
Kennel Cough Guide: What Dog Owners Need to Know
The primary symptom of kennel cough is a sudden, honking, or hacking cough, often described as if something is stuck in the dog's throat. Other common signs include gagging or retching, a runny nose, eye discharge, sneezing, lethargy, and a decreased appetite. In mild cases, symptoms resolve within 7 to 10 days, but more severe signs like fever or difficulty breathing may indicate a secondary bacterial pneumonia requiring veterinary care.

02/07/2026

🐾 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 🐾

For the safety and comfort of our K9 friends, 𝗦.𝗔.𝗥.𝗔. 𝗗𝘆𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 will be 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 during the Western Pyrotechnic Association 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 event.

📅 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:
𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟭–𝟭𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

During this time, residents and visitors are encouraged to visit one of our other dog-friendly parks:
• 𝗟𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 – 1340 McCulloch Blvd
• 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 – 1294 Avalon Ave

Thank you for your understanding as we help keep our four-legged friends safe. 🐶💙

12/14/2025

Photos courtesy of Lake Havasu Parks and Recreation!

11/25/2025

09/23/2025

09/23/2025

Regular’s at the park.

09/23/2025

Jess and Alice enjoying their morning. 🥰🐾