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Freddie’s Dog Park -- Members only – Join today
Freddie’s Dog Park is on the cusp of major improvements thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor. Last month the park was closed for a week while concrete pads were being poured for the five new gazebos, plus the addition of more picnic tables, benches and 31 new trees.
Freddie’s Dog Park will be closed:
Final renovations are scheduled Sept. 26 through Oct. 1. The park will reopen Oct. 2.
The end result of the beautification will be luxurious gazeboes, a pavilion and trees adorning both the big and small dog parks.
KHS invites the community to adopt a tree, picnic table or gazebo as a memorial or tribute to a loved one. Donated funds support the health and welfare of the shelter animals.
To learn more about recognition opportunities call our Executive Director, Shannon Blizzard, at 632-0610, ext. 106 or visit our Tributes and Memorials page.
Your annual $50/year tax-deductible donation to Kauai Humane Society, PO Box 3330, Lihue, HI 96766 goes into a fund to help maintain Freddie’s Dog Park and all the programs benefitting our island ohana. In some cases, your employer might match your donation to the Kauai Humane Society. Home Depot is one example of a business offering this program to its employees.
Dog Park Hours:
8-6 Tuesday - Friday
8-4 Saturday - Monday
3-825 Kaumualii Highway
Lihue, Hawaii 96766
You are invited to come let your dog run and play off leash
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a Dog Park?
A dog park is designed as a fenced area where dogs can exercise and socialize without having to remain on a leash. Dogs are such an important part of many people's lives today. Being social creatures, dogs like to interact - both with the humans they live with and with other dogs.
Most places on Kauai prohibit you from letting your dog run loose without being leashed. The park is a safe and legal place to allow dogs off leash as long as they are supervised by their owner.
There are two separate areas, a larger area for the big dogs over 30 lbs. and smaller area for the little guys. Both have double gated entries to prevent escape.
Why is it called Freddie's Dog Park?
A large donation was given to the Society in honor of Freddie, a Lhasa Apso mix who was adopted from Kauai Humane Society. Freddie's mom asked that part of the donation be used for fencing the dog park. Other funding received for the dog park included a generous $15,000 grant from the G.N. Wilcox Trust and donations from many Kauai dog lovers over the past couple of years.
When is it open?
Hours are Tuesday - Friday, 8am-6pm, Saturdays - Monday, 8am-4pm. The small dog park may be closed some Saturday mornings until 10am to allow for dog training classes.
Are there any rules you must follow to use the Park?
Yes, we ask all visitors to please follow these guidelines:
- Pet owners accept full responsibility for themselves, their pets & their children.
- Dogs are to be leashed while entering & exiting the parks.
- Dogs in heat should be left at home.
- Puppies and dogs are to be vaccinated & healthy.
- Dogs are to be kept under close supervision by their owners at all times.
- Leash your dog in the park at the first sign of aggressive behavior.
- Please clean up after your dog.
Park guests are asked to be current members (minimum donation of $50 per calendar year) of the Kauai Humane Society. Please visit our front desk to renew your membership or to become a member.
What if there is a problem?
Go to our front desk and report the problem. We also can provide immediate first aid. Remember, use of the dog park is self-governing and we encourage dog owner’s to monitor their pets, as well as communicate with one another while using the park.