Fetch Park is a trailblazing dog park bar concept that is expanding to Columbus, Georgia as a mixed-use development. The new adaptive reuse project from The Cotton Companies will turn a warehouse space from the 1950s into a spacious retreat for people and pets alike.
The new location in Uptown Columbus provides green space and a full-service bar with coffee, beer, wine and spirits. On-site, the durable, mud-free field will have cooling stations, a bath area, shaded seating and Bark Rangers to support the safety of both pets and guests. The bar is set to operate out of a vintage Airstream trailer and it will play off of sports themes that not to founder Stephen Ochs' past in baseball.
Dog Park Bar Concepts
Fetch Park is an Off-Leash Dog Park and Bar Concept
Trend Themes
1. Dog Park Bars - The creation of dog park bars that offer green space and a full-service bar could disrupt the traditional dog park and bar industries by providing a new and novel experience for pet owners and bar-goers alike.
2. Adaptive Reuse - Adaptive reuse of old warehouse spaces and other unused buildings to create new dog park bars could disrupt the real estate industry by providing alternative uses for old or underutilized spaces.
3. Pet-friendly Urban Development - Pet-friendly mixed-use development, such as the new Fetch Park location in Columbus, could disrupt the urban development industry by creating more green spaces and pet-friendly amenities in cities and driving demand for such developments.
Industry Implications
1. Dog Parks - The traditional dog park industry could be disrupted by the introduction of dog park bars that offer a new and unique experience for pet owners.
2. Bars and Restaurants - The bar and restaurant industry could be disrupted by the trend of adding dog park amenities and creating pet-friendly spaces to attract new customers.
3. Real Estate - The real estate industry could be disrupted by the trend of adaptive reuse, especially in urban areas, where underutilized or abandoned buildings can be repurposed for new and innovative business concepts like dog park bars.