With the emergence of dog parks all over the suburbs, it’s no surprise that dog-centered events are popping up. Last year, the Batavia Park District decided to offer a Doggie Easter Egg Hunt at the Batavia Bark Park, 40W101 W. Main St., Batavia, to keep up with that trend. Staff had no idea what to expect, but they saw an overwhelming response. 

“We wanted to start offering more programs and events at the Bark Park,” said Amber Smith, facilities manager. “The Doggie Easter Egg Hunt was our first event, and I think we were all pleasantly surprised by the turnout.”

Last year, almost 250 people and 75 dogs attended the event. Dogs of all shapes and sizes made their way to the park to search for treat-filled eggs. This year, organizers are hoping to increase that number.