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Best Dog Parks in Montgomery County, MD

Every off-leash dog park in Montgomery County, Maryland — 15 parks across Rockville, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Kensington and more, with amenities, live mud reports, and the locals who show up.

15 parks

Rockville (4)

Rockville guide
  • Dogwood Park Dog Park
    Mostly Dry

    Dogwood Park Dog Park

    Also known as Rockville Dogwood Park Dog Run

    800 Monroe St, Rockville, MD 20852

    Rockville's neighborhood favorite, with a fenced off-leash area, mature shade trees and walking paths that loop around the rest of Dogwood Park.

    • Fully Fenced
    • Small Dog Area
    • Water Access
    • Double Gate Entry
    • +3 more
    Off-leash dog park
    Google rating 4.6 out of 5(278 reviews)
  • Mattie Stepanek Dog Park
    Mostly Dry

    Mattie Stepanek Dog Park

    Also known as Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park Dog Park

    1800 Piccard Dr, Rockville, MD 20850

    A busy, well-kept Rockville run with separate small and large dog sides, water in the warm months and a paved trail circling the surrounding park.

    • Fully Fenced
    • Small Dog Area
    • Water Access
    • Double Gate Entry
    • +3 more
    Off-leash dog park
    Google rating 4.6 out of 5(482 reviews)
  • Red Gate Dog Park
    Some Mud

    Red Gate Dog Park

    Also known as Red Gate Park Off-Leash Area

    14500 Avery Rd, Rockville, MD 20853

    A wide-open off-leash area on the rolling grounds of the former Red Gate golf course in Rockville — lots of room for big-dog sprints and plenty of parking.

    • Fully Fenced
    • Shade Trees
    • Parking Available
    • Benches
    Off-leash dog park
    Google rating 4.7 out of 5(3 reviews)
  • The Grove Dog Park
    Mostly Dry

    The Grove Dog Park

    Also known as King Farm Dog Park

    Medical Center Dr & Dalmatian St, Rockville, MD 20850

    A newer fenced run near King Farm in Rockville with two separated areas, benches and easy street parking — usually quieter than the bigger county parks.

    • Fully Fenced
    • Small Dog Area
    • Double Gate Entry
    • Parking Available
    • +1 more
    Off-leash dog park

Silver Spring (3)

Silver Spring guide
  • Dog Park at Dewey Local Park
    Mostly Dry

    Dog Park at Dewey Local Park

    Also known as Dewey Dog Park

    11707 Dewey Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906

    A well-kept Montgomery Parks dog area off Dewey Road with shaded seating and a separate small-dog side. One of the highest-rated runs in the county.

    • Fully Fenced
    • Small Dog Area
    • Double Gate Entry
    • Shade Trees
    • +3 more
    Off-leash dog park
    Google rating 4.6 out of 5(183 reviews)
  • Ellsworth Park and Dog Park
    Mostly Dry

    621 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20910

    A busy downtown Silver Spring park with a fenced dog area right off Ellsworth Drive, steps from restaurants and the Silver Spring Metro. Great for a quick city romp.

    • Fully Fenced
    • Double Gate Entry
    • Lit at Night
    • Benches
    Off-leash dog park
    Google rating 4.5 out of 5(472 reviews)
  • Lenox Park Dog Park
    Mostly Dry

    1410 East-West Hwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910

    A quiet fenced run tucked into the Lenox Park neighborhood along East-West Highway, popular with nearby apartment dwellers for early morning and after-work visits.

    • Fully Fenced
    • Shade Trees
    • Benches
    Off-leash dog park

Bethesda (1)

Bethesda guide
  • Cabin John Regional Dog Park
    Some Mud

    7400 Tuckerman Ln, Bethesda, MD 20817

    A big, wooded Montgomery Parks run inside Cabin John Regional Park with hilly terrain, lots of shade and separate small-dog space. Worth the drive for a proper off-leash workout.

    • Fully Fenced
    • Small Dog Area
    • Water Access
    • Double Gate Entry
    • +4 more
    Off-leash dog park
    Google rating 4.7 out of 5(324 reviews)

Gaithersburg (1)

Gaithersburg guide
  • Dog Exercise Area at Green Park
    Some Mud

    Dog Exercise Area at Green Park

    Also known as Green Park Dog Park

    251 Bickerstaff Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

    Gaithersburg's fenced exercise area inside Green Park, with grass underfoot, shade around the edges and a playground and trails for the humans.

    • Fully Fenced
    • Small Dog Area
    • Double Gate Entry
    • Shade Trees
    • +2 more
    Off-leash dog park
    Google rating 4.4 out of 5(201 reviews)

Kensington (1)

Kensington guide
  • Kensington Dog Run
    Mostly Dry

    10450 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, MD 20895

    A friendly small-town run in the heart of Kensington, a short walk from the antique district and the MARC station.

    • Fully Fenced
    • Double Gate Entry
    • Shade Trees
    • Benches
    Off-leash dog park
    Google rating 4.0 out of 5(23 reviews)

North Potomac (1)

North Potomac guide
  • Hickory Grove Park Dog Park
    Some Mud

    14100 Quince Orchard Rd, North Potomac, MD 20878

    A small, low-key fenced run in North Potomac's Hickory Grove Park — handy for a quick off-leash break along the Quince Orchard corridor.

    • Fully Fenced
    • Shade Trees
    • Parking Available
    • Benches
    Off-leash dog park
    Google rating 4.0 out of 5(2 reviews)

Olney (1)

Olney guide
  • Olney Manor Recreational Park Dog Park
    Mostly Dry

    Olney Manor Recreational Park Dog Park

    Also known as Olney Dog Park

    16601 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD 20832

    One of the highest-rated dog parks in Montgomery County, with separate large and small dog runs, shade and a big recreation park with restrooms next door.

    • Fully Fenced
    • Small Dog Area
    • Water Access
    • Double Gate Entry
    • +3 more
    Off-leash dog park
    Google rating 4.7 out of 5(94 reviews)

Poolesville (1)

Poolesville guide
  • Poolesville Dog Park
    Some Mud

    Wootton Ave, Poolesville, MD 20837

    A friendly small-town run at the western edge of Montgomery County, with wide grassy space, shade and almost never a crowd.

    • Fully Fenced
    • Water Access
    • Shade Trees
    • Parking Available
    • +1 more
    Off-leash dog park
    Google rating 4.9 out of 5(13 reviews)

Takoma Park (1)

Takoma Park guide
  • Takoma Park Dog Park
    Mostly Dry

    Takoma Park Dog Park

    Also known as Darwin Avenue Dog Park

    2 Darwin Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912

    Just over the DC line, this compact neighborhood run is the closest Maryland dog park to the District. Fenced, shaded by mature trees and a favorite of Takoma Park regulars who walk over from the Metro.

    • Fully Fenced
    • Water Access
    • Double Gate Entry
    • Shade Trees
    • +1 more
    Off-leash dog park
    Google rating 4.0 out of 5(91 reviews)

Wheaton (1)

Wheaton guide
  • Dog Park in Wheaton Regional Park
    Some Mud

    Dog Park in Wheaton Regional Park

    Also known as Wheaton Dog Park

    11710 Orebaugh Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902

    A large Montgomery Parks run inside Wheaton Regional Park with big open space, wooded trails nearby and plenty of parking. A great destination for high-energy dogs.

    • Fully Fenced
    • Small Dog Area
    • Water Access
    • Double Gate Entry
    • +4 more
    Off-leash dog park
    Google rating 4.2 out of 5(215 reviews)

ZIP codes covered

Montgomery County parks on this page serve 20817, 20832, 20837, 20850, 20852, 20853, 20878, 20895, 20902, 20906, 20910, 20912.

Good to know

Local questions, answered

How many dog parks are in Montgomery County?
DMV Paws & Parks tracks 15 off-leash dog parks in Montgomery County, Maryland: Cabin John Regional Dog Park, Dog Exercise Area at Green Park, Dog Park at Dewey Local Park, Dog Park in Wheaton Regional Park, Dogwood Park Dog Park, Ellsworth Park and Dog Park, Hickory Grove Park Dog Park, Kensington Dog Run, Lenox Park Dog Park, Mattie Stepanek Dog Park, Olney Manor Recreational Park Dog Park, Poolesville Dog Park, Red Gate Dog Park, Takoma Park Dog Park and The Grove Dog Park.
Do dogs have to be leashed in Montgomery County parks?
Outside of designated off-leash areas, dogs must be leashed in Montgomery County public parks. The parks listed on this page are designated off-leash spots, so that's where your dog can legally run free.
Which Montgomery County dog park should a newcomer try first?
Start with a fully fenced park with a separate small-dog area and shade. Each park page lists amenities, the current mud factor, recent conditions reported by locals, and who's checking in today — so you can see how busy it gets before you drive over.
What ZIP codes does this cover in Montgomery County?
Parks on this page serve 20817, 20832, 20837, 20850, 20852, 20853, 20878, 20895, 20902, 20906, 20910, 20912 and the surrounding neighborhoods of Rockville, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Kensington, North Potomac, Olney, Poolesville, Takoma Park and Wheaton.