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Montgomery County, MD

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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8 parks

  • Cabin John Regional Dog Park
    Some Mud

    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.

    • Fully Fenced
    • Small Dog Area
    • Water Access
    • Double Gate Entry
    • +4 more
    Off-leash dog park
    Google rating 4.7 out of 5(323 reviews)
  • 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(202 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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(216 reviews)
  • 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(280 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(484 reviews)
  • 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(93 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

These parks serve 20817, 20832, 20850, 20852, 20878, 20902, 20906 and the neighborhoods around them.

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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 open to the public?
Yes — every park listed here is a public off-leash area open to the community, with no membership or day pass. Some jurisdictions (Arlington, for example) ask for an inexpensive annual permit, and dogs generally need a current license and rabies vaccination.
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.