Stepping into Bumble's Backyard feels like joining a club you didn't even know you (or your dog!) needed. Lauryn and Evan pour their hearts into this place, and it shows in all the little things. The Barktenders in bright vests greet you and your dog by name, and you can hear them on the radios calling out each pup's arrival and departure, with a secure double gate (both of which have been reinforced, with an added audio signal when the gate is opened) adding peace of mind at the entrance. They don't just stand on the sidelines; they're in the park interacting with the dogs, keeping them engaged and helping redirect energy when play gets a bit too hyped. If a dog needs a break, they're moved to a smaller enclosed area to reset and calm down with a Barktender sitting right next to them. The park itself is spotless and thoughtfully set up: faux grass so no one goes home muddy, play areas free from poop thanks to constant cleanup and respectful members, fresh water always available, a long leash wall right when you walk in, and seating placed so you have clear sight lines to your dog from every angle. There are trash and compost bins exactly where you expect them, plus a semi-enclosed heated area so humans can warm up while the dogs keep running. Every visit wraps up with a complimentary pup cup, and yes--your dog will quickly figure out that this is part of the Bumble's ritual. On top of the basics, Bumble's goes all in on community: dog birthday parties, person-and-pup yoga, book clubs, "Fetch Night," and OSU Buckeye "tailgate" events make it easy to stick around and actually enjoy being there. What really sold me was our first visit. Before we entered the main park, a Barktender invited us into a smaller area for temperament testing and spent about 10 minutes walking me through how everything works--where the bags, trash cans, and hoses are, and how the community rules keep the park friendly, safe, and incredibly clean. It genuinely feels like a responsible, caring community built for dog lovers who expect more. We keep coming back because Lauryn, Evan, and the whole Bumble's team make us feel like we're part of something special (more than anyone I've ever met - they truly care about dogs) --and that "something" is really, really good. read more

Bumble's Backyard - Bumble's patron (Orla) patiently awaiting her end-of-visit complimentary Pup Cup. - Dog Parks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Clean and friendly people, dogs have shot records updated and check for temperament before they can enter the park. They have bartenders, to help, keep the place clean. And they sell great designer coffees and IPA beers. No food or treats allowed inside the park read more

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Bumble's Backyard opened this past weekend and I must say this is a place that you need to come visit. Bumble is the owner's dog and he is normally there greeting all his new friends. There is a small building where you check in when you arrive. This place is membership based so you can either pay daily, monthly or yearly. We have the monthly that is reoccurring but can cancel at anytime. The place is all fenced in and there is a turf section and a section with a gravel patio. This window they are doing a covered heated tent that will have televisions covering sports. The best part of this place is that they have Barktenders that will supervisor, play and take care of your dogs if you need to run to the bathroom or are working from home. They have wifi as well to be able to spend longer periods of time. Sometimes I get wary of turf areas as they are not clean but here at Bumble's Backyard, the barktenders will clean up the poop and spray it down with a hose to keep the area sanitary. They have various types of chairs that are placed in both the turf and the gravel patio. There are also tables in the gravel area that you can enjoy some ice cream in the summers, coffee or a beer. I was expecting more of a bar when I heard about this place but they have a concession stand looking area to get beverages. They also have a running bathroom inside. The only issues that this place has is that it is a tad expensive if you did not get a membership when they opened and there are not many dogs there yet. I think the word is still getting out to everyone. Cannot wait to see how much it grows over the months. The owners Lauryn and Evan are extremely personable and remember my dog whenever I see them. That is the main reason I will keep coming back. Cannot wait for more memories read more

On Wednesday, October 29th, 2025, my dog Bree was killed after being hit by a car, less than 5 minutes after an unsecured gate at Bumble's Backyard allowed her to access the busy road adjacent to their facility. Around 7p that evening, I decided to head home after spending an hour at Bumble's with my dogs. Pursuant to their facility rules, I waited to leash my dog Bree until I entered the double-gated "secure vestibule". Unbeknownst to me, the exterior gate was not secured, and my sweet girl saw an opportunity for adventure and ran. I immediately began searching for her. Roughly 5 minutes later, I found her on the side of the road, about 50 to 100 feet from Bumble's, dead after getting hit by a car. I have since learned that another dog had gotten out of Bumble's Backyard due to the same unsecured gate just three days before Bree's death, and Bumble staff were well aware of this. When the owner brought her dog into the "secure vestibule" in preparation for leaving the park, the exterior gate was open. The owner of this dog shared that Bumble staff blamed the gate being open on the wind. Despite Bumble's requiring that dogs not be leashed until inside the "secure vestibule", no changes were made to prevent this from happening again, and my dog paid the ultimate price. When exchanging emails with the owner of Bumble's after Bree's death, I asked why nothing was done after the first dog's escape to increase park safety. The owner shared that the fencing company visited the park and examined the gate and could not find any mechanical errors. This was the extent of any action taken to reduce the likelihood of possible tragedy. No signs were put up to remind members to be diligent about gate safety. No changes were made to the gate to make it more secure (for example, a $10 spring on Amazon). No communications were sent from staff to members regarding the incident. Again, staff failed to properly monitor the gates and ensure members' dogs' security. And the rule about leashing your dog ONLY in this double-gated space remained unchanged. No one else was exiting or entering Bumble's at the same time as my departure on Wednesday -- it's not like the gate was left open JUST before I got to it. A couple days after Bree's death, I told the facility owner that I was following the park rules by waiting to leash in the "secure vestibule" and not in the park area, and mentioned that staff need to make sure the vestibule is actually secure since the requirement is to not leash anywhere else. The owner responded by stating that the facility website "has now been updated with the exact and more clear rules". This caught me off guard because I followed their rules to a T. When I viewed these "exact and more clear" rules on the website, one thing became apparent: the rules were changed. Now, the rules state you must leash your dog PRIOR to entering the vestibule. These rules are not "more clear" -- they are in direct contrast to what the rules were when Bree died. Fortunately, I took a screenshot of the rules at the time of Bree's passing, showing that I followed the rules in place at the time of the incident. I did ask Bumble's if there is camera footage of Bree exiting through the unsecured gate. I was told the cameras do not cover the entrance/exit gates. I know that freak accidents can happen, and at first, I honestly sympathized with Bumble staff a bit. I know it had to be traumatic for the staff who were with me that night, both in witnessing my distress upon finding Bree on the side of the road and having to help me lift her body into my car. The facility owner (who was not present that night) had met Bree, Raiden and me several times. He shared in our emails that he was barely able to eat or sleep due to what happened. I assumed that some sort of safety notice would be shared with members, or even a temporary park closure, while safety improvements were made. I checked the Bumble Instagram page (which they frequently use to post park events and updates) to see what they might say about ensuring their patrons and dogs are safe. To date, there has been no mention in the member updates or social media of any safety issues or dogs getting out. Imagine my alarm when the same facility owner I've been emailing and personally knew Bree, appeared in a video published to Bumble's instagram page two days after her death, holding a mock funeral for the facility ice cream machine. I am sharing Bree's story so that she does not die in vain. You are welcome to share It, too. She should still be alive, and her death could have been prevented with even the simplest of actions. I have attached three items to this post: 1.) the facility rules at the time Bree died, 2.) the "more clear" facility rules, and 3.) the video showing just how serious the owner of Bumble's Backyard took my dog's preventable death. read more

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This was my first visit and my first impression was that it amazing, but when I went to leave no one was monitoring the exit gate and it was left open at least a foot and my dog got loose! Did they even apologize. As a matter of fact, they tried to blame it on the wind and claimed it had never happened before. I have a hard time believing that. Needless to say, I will not be back to a place that does not take my dogs safety seriously. (Update) I just found out that 4 days after my incident there was another dog who also got out the same exact way. Unfortunately, this poor dog was hit by a car and did not survive. They were well aware of the problem and had plenty of time to fix it but chose not to. Now a sweet dog is gone. DO NOT RISK YOUR DOGS LIFE BY GOING HERE! read more

We love Bumble's! The staff are super attentive and friendly. The place is super clean and inviting. We have met so many awesome dogs... and people. We love that all dogs must have up to date vaccines and go through a temperament test. read more

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We love Bumble's and the folks we've met there. We've always felt that our dog Trevor has been safe and folks have always considered safety and pack courtesy in the group :) read more

A fantastic way to hang out with your dog and grab a beer/coffee/hot chocolate! It's so nice have somewhere to take your dog that also allows you to relax! read more