Want to get creative?
Canvas & Cocoa: Paint Your Pet at Wild River Dog Park! 🎨🐾
Join Studio 23 for an evening of creativity, cuddles, and cocoa at Wild River Dog Park in Ballynahinch! Whether you're an experienced artist or just looking to have fun, this cosy event is the perfect opportunity to turn your beloved pet into a masterpiece.
When:
📅 Thursday 22nd May | 🕖 7–9 PM
Where:
📍 Wild River Dog Park, 42 Riverside Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8TY
Cost:
💷 £45 per person (includes a 2-hour painting session and a luxury hot chocolate of your choice: plain chocolate, biscoff, Nutella, kinder, or pistachio, topped with whipped cream and torched mallows)
What to Expect:
✔️ Pre-Sketched Canvas – Send us a clear photo of your pet, and we’ll have their portrait lightly sketched and ready for you to paint.
🎨 Custom Colour Palette – We mix paints to match your pet's unique features.
🖌 Step-by-Step Guidance – Our artist will guide you from blank canvas to mini masterpiece—no experience needed!
☕ Luxury Hot Chocolate – Enjoy your choice of delicious hot chocolate, topped with whipped cream and torched mallows.
🐶 Pet-Friendly – Feel free to bring your dog along, but only if you know they’ll settle while you paint. If you’d like, you can run them in the dog park from 6–7 PM before the event or leave them at home for a peaceful evening.
🛑 Aprons Provided – We’ve got you covered so you can relax and enjoy the creative process!
Spaces are limited, so grab your ticket today and create a masterpiece with fellow pet lovers! 🎨🐾
wild river x beezer: The Big Dog Day Out
📅 Saturday 31st May 2025 | 📍 Wild River Dog Park, Ballynahinch
A feel-good festival for dogs and their humans 🐾
Expect a full day of tail-wagging fun:
🎪 Live demos & expert talks (agility, enrichment, training & more)
🛍 Massive local makers market
🍖 BBQ, sweet treats & artisanal coffee
🦴 Free dog tasting stations
🎶 Live music & chilled summer vibes
🎁 Games, giveaways & surprise pop-ups
New this year – a Quiet Session for nervous or reactive pups, with low noise and plenty of space to decompress.
Whether your dog’s a social butterfly or a sniff-and-stroll type, there’s something for everyone. Come support local, spoil your pup, and make some brilliant memories.
A portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to Black Retriever X Rescue.
It’s gonna be class. Don’t miss it.
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ABOUT US
Welcome to Wild River Dog Park, where every bark is greeted with wagging tails and boundless excitement. Nestled within 3 acres of lush countryside, our enclosed park offers the ultimate haven for your furry friends to romp, roam, and revel in off-leash play. With the reassurance of 6-foot fencing, you can relax knowing your beloved companions are safe and secure.
Step into our canine wonderland and discover two distinct realms tailored to suit every dog's personality and needs.
In our lively Fun Park, social butterflies thrive amidst playful interactions with fellow four-legged pals. Manned by our dedicated staff and overseen by a professional trainer, this vibrant space ensures a joyful experience for up to 10 dogs at a time.
For those seeking a more intimate setting, our Private Park awaits. Whether it's hosting a tail-wagging birthday bash or simply enjoying a serene retreat with your pooch, our 1.5-acre sanctuary is exclusively yours to enjoy. Complete with agility courses and engaging activities, it's the perfect backdrop for creating cherished memories with your furry companion.
At Wild River, inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. Our Sensory Garden provides a tranquil retreat for senior dogs, visually impaired companions, or those in recovery. With an array of soothing plants, a paddling pool, and stimulating features, every dog deserves a moment of off-leash bliss.
New to our family is the Small Dog Private Paddock, offering pint-sized pups their own slice of paradise. And for a delightful treat for both you and your furry friend, our converted shipping container houses a cozy coffee shop, serving up irresistible traybakes, specialty brews, and hearty snacks. Take a seat by the crackling log burner and unwind in the company of fellow dog lovers.
But that's not all. Our self-service dog wash, the Dog Bath NI ensures your pup leaves as clean as they arrived, with shampoo, conditioner, and blow-dry all included. From breed-specific meetups to festive celebrations and tailored play sessions, there's always something exciting happening at Wild River Dog Park. Here, every day feels like a holiday, and every dog's happiness is our top priority.
So come join us in this canine utopia, where tails wag, hearts race, and every moment is filled with boundless joy. Wild River Dog Park: Where dogs and their humans find their slice of paradise.
SNAPSHOTS
Services we offer
We have something for every pooch. Find out more about the services we offer here at Wild River.
Fun Park
£5
Does your dog want a playmate? Book your pooch into our Fun Park if you have got a social butterfly on your hands. Our 1.5 park is filled with agility and fun activities for your dog to partake in. Our Fun Park sessions are play sessions of up to 10 dogs.
Private Park
£10
Have you got a dog that likes its own space? Anxious around other dogs? Our Private Park is perfect for you! This 1.5 acre park is available to rent for just you and your pooch. A secure safe space for your dog to enjoy off-lead exercise.
Puppy Socialisation
£10
Have you recently got a young puppy? Looking for a space to socialise them? This is the perfect session to let your pup play with dogs their own age, receive tips from Kath who has 29 years in the puppy development and assistance dog industry with Guide Dogs, and chat with other puppy owners.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Charis
“we always have a brilliant time at wild river. our pup now knows where we are when we arrive and get so excited. the perfect place to let your dog run off-leash, get out lots of energy and socialise with other dogs. always nice to chat to staff, other owners and grab a hot choc and traybake afterwards. fun for everyone"
Amy
"This place is my dog's happy place. I have never seen her so happy and excited before. we now go on a regular basis"
Michelle
"First time at wild river with my puppy and I highly recommend it! We enjoyed the whole experience, not only did It let my puppy run freely, he got to interact with other dogs which was great fun for him. I got tips and lots of questions answered from the staff as this is our first puppy. So helpful! Also highly recommend visiting the coffee shop - the homemade sausage rolls are a must try!"
Megan
“the perfect place to bring your dog. I have two pups who do not play well with others so having the private field for them to run free off lead is fantastic. The cafe has amazing drinks on offer and a stunning seating area with a log burner. it was the first time I was ever able to sit with my dogs and finish a drink - they were so calm. It is dog heaven, even for tricky dogs like mine ”