Bumble, Lauryn, and Evan Betterton are the team behind Bumble’s Backyard. In the summer of 2020, Lauryn and Evan used their backyard as a makeshift dog park where they could spend time with their friends, neighbors, and, of course, their dogs. That’s when it clicked - why doesn’t Columbus have a place where dogs and humans can play?

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The average public dog park misses the mark for two groups - humans... and dogs. Dog parks are tricky to maintain. It’s hard for grass to grow, mud is constant, shredded toys are left behind, and there’s always a chance you’re going to step in something stinky. The parks have hours that change with the seasons, and sometimes close for the winter months. Beyond that, it’s up to dog-havers to monitor the park and interrupt any scuffles that break out between dogs. Speaking of dog-havers, public dog parks never have anywhere to sit and get comfortable, hardly ever any shade, and if there is wi-fi, it’s not strong enough to pretend to listen to a work meeting. So the Bettertons hatched a plan.

 

With Bumble leading the pack, the Bettertons built Bumble’s Backyard, a place where dogs, dog-lovers, and dog-havers can live, grow, and play - together.