Once in a while city dogs (and their owners) need to let off some steam in pooch paradise, and Columbus Square dog park gives both a place to socialize and find serenity.
Give that dog a roam
Four-legged friends don’t need 400-thread count sheets, fluffy pillows or a jacuzzi tub when away from home. Most dogs have one simple request — space to run free and enjoy the warm spring air. In these parts, Columbus Square, 12th and Wharton streets, is where animal-lovers consider the best dog park.
The site, which has received restoration work, including a major clean-up, continues to receive high marks from its dog-walking patrons.
“I think it’s a nice place,” Sam Jefferson of 12th and Wharton Streets, out with his dog Judy, said. “The restorations have been very good — they did a great job.”
Kaki Short, president of the dog park, agrees restorations have not only improved the appearance of the park, but has brought residents closer together.
“Restoring the park made a huge difference,” Short said. “The improvements the City made, followed by the increased time and effort local residents put into keeping the park nice has created a real neighborhood treasure.”
Though many dog owners only walk the perimeter of the fenced-in park, it isn’t difficult to notice people come for more.
“It’s a great place to run into other dogs,” Amanda Bauman, of 12th and Wilder streets, said as she walked her dog, Pickles. “You get to interact with the people who live around you, and it is just a great and neighborly place to be.”
Though dogs may simply view the area as an oversized playground, owners and neighbors can take great pride in the clean, family-friendly park.
Placing a close second was unofficial doggie park Marconi Plaza, while other random pit stops deadlocked at third.
Ladies and gents …
For those about to tie the knot, Club Risque, 1700 S. Columbus Blvd., is the No. 1 place for a bachelor party, as well as a bachelorette party, according to readers.
Club Risqué bartender Monica Gallelli shakes up a cocktail for the next patron — most likely a groom- or bride-to-be looking for a fun night with friends. (Staff Photo by Greg Bezanis)
“We think that that’s wonderful,” General Manager Connie Innezzelli said.
“It’s nice to hear our customer like us,” Dean Pagano, who owns the club with father, Ted Pagano and Innezzelli, added.
The club — in operation for 13 years — offers a variety of packages such as a range of bachelor options that can include a private room, bartender and host, while the bachelorette parties happen upstairs with a package that consists of champagne, a “naughty” cake and goodie bags.
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