Which Montgomery County dog parks are small?

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, Mattie Stepanek Dog Park, Olney Manor Recreational Park Dog Park, The Grove Dog Park — 8 of 15 parks tracked in Montgomery County, MD match separate small-dog areas for pups under 25 lb.

Are these Montgomery County dog parks free to use?

Yes. Every park listed here is a public off-leash area open to the community — no membership or day pass. A few county parks ask that dogs be licensed and current on vaccinations.

When is the best time to visit a Montgomery County dog park?

Weekday mornings and the hour before sunset are the calmest windows. Weekend mornings are the busiest and the most social — check the "right now" activity on each park page before you go.

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Small Dog Parks in Montgomery County, MD

8 small dog parks in Montgomery County, MD — separate small-dog areas for pups under 25 lb. Checked and reviewed by local dog owners, with live mud reports and who's showing up today.

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Cabin John Regional Dog Park

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.

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4.7(323)

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.

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4.4(202)

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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.

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4.6(183)

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.

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4.2(215)

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.

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4.6(278)

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.

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4.6(476)

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.

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4.7(94)

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.

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Local questions, answered

Which Montgomery County dog parks are small?: 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, Mattie Stepanek Dog Park, Olney Manor Recreational Park Dog Park, The Grove Dog Park — 8 of 15 parks tracked in Montgomery County, MD match separate small-dog areas for pups under 25 lb.
Are these Montgomery County dog parks free to use?: Yes. Every park listed here is a public off-leash area open to the community — no membership or day pass. A few county parks ask that dogs be licensed and current on vaccinations.
When is the best time to visit a Montgomery County dog park?: Weekday mornings and the hour before sunset are the calmest windows. Weekend mornings are the busiest and the most social — check the "right now" activity on each park page before you go.