The following Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks regional and community parks have special areas set aside for off-leash dog activities.
Dog Parks
Persons who choose to use the Dog Park as a condition of use agree to the following rules:
- Anne Arundel County is not responsible for injuries to dogs, their owners/handlers, or others that use the Dog Park. This area is for dogs and their handlers/owners only.
- Aggressive dogs are strictly forbidden within the fenced dog park. Violators will face permanent suspension from all county dog parks.
- Dog owners/handlers must respect the rights of others to use this area by maintaining control of their pets at all times.
- Dogs must be on leash and under control by their owners/handlers at all times outside of the fenced Dog Park.
- Children under the age of 6 are prohibited from entering the fenced dog park area. An adult, who is accountable for their behavior and well-being, must accompany all children.
- Owners/handlers must immediately clean up after their dog(s) and properly dispose of waste.
- No smoking or food within fenced area (human or dog).
- All dogs must be healthy, vaccinated, and collared - with identification.
- Owners/handlers must remain inside, with leash, within view and voice control of their dog(s) at all times.
- Only small dogs and older dogs are permitted to use the small dog area.
- Limit of two dogs per adult.
- Dogs in heat and puppies under 4 months of age are prohibited.
- Dog park gates must be closed immediately after entering or exiting the facility.
- Excessive barking is prohibited. Dogs barking excessively must be removed.
- Owners/handlers must stop their dogs from digging and immediately fill any holes dug.
- Only flying disc and tennis ball type toys are permitted within fenced area.
Dog Beaches
Persons who choose to use the Dog Beach Area as a condition of use agree to the following rules:
- Anne Arundel County is not responsible for injuries to dogs, their owners/handlers, or others that use the Dog Beach Area.
- Aggressive Dogs are strictly forbidden on the dog beach. Violators will face permanent suspension from all county dog parks.
- Dog owners/handlers must respect the rights of others to use this area by maintaining control of their pets at all times.
- Dogs must be on leash and under control by their owners/handlers at all times outside of the Dog Beach area.
- Children under the age of 6 are prohibited from entering the dog beach area. An adult, who is accountable for their behavior and well-being, must accompany all children.
- Owners/handlers must immediately clean up after their dog(s) and properly dispose of waste.
- No smoking or food within Dog Beach area (human or dog).
- All dogs must be healthy, vaccinated, and collared -with identification.
- Owners/handlers must remain inside the Dog Beach area, with leash, within view and voice control of their dog(s) at all times.
- Limit of two dogs per adult.
- Dogs in heat and puppies under 4 months of age are prohibited.
- Excessive barking is prohibited. Dogs barking excessively must be removed.
- Owners/handlers must stop their dogs from digging and immediately fill any holes dug.
- Dogs must stay in the Dog Beach area, and waters immediately in front of the beach at all times. Dogs are not allowed in the woods behind the beach.
- Humans are prohibited from swimming or wading in the water.
Report a Concern
If you have a concern related to dogs in a park or beach, please use one of the following methods below for reporting.
Please Note: Only report your concern for an Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks dog park.
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