Which Prince George's County dog parks are small?

Bowie Dog Park, College Park Dog Park, Greenbelt Dog Park, Heurich Dog Park, Laurel Dog Park at Granville Gude Park, New Carrollton Dog Park, Southern Area Dog Park at Riverview Park, Waggertail Dog Park — 8 of 11 parks tracked in Prince George's County, MD match separate small-dog areas for pups under 25 lb.

Are these Prince George's 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 Prince George's 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 Prince George's County, MD

8 small dog parks in Prince George's 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.

Mostly Dry

Bowie Dog Park

Also known as Northview Dog Park

3600 Northview Dr, Bowie, MD 20716

Bowie's large fenced dog park has separate big and small dog sides, agility pieces and lots of shade, next to the city's ballfields and trails.

Fully FencedSmall Dog AreaAgility Equipment+5 more

Off-leash dog park

4.3(277)

Members OnlyNot open to the public

Mostly Dry

College Park Dog Park

Also known as College Park Dog Park (Members Only)

5211 Paint Branch Pkwy, College Park, MD 20740

A members-only fenced run near Paint Branch Parkway operated for registered College Park members. Membership and a paid registration are required to enter.

Fully FencedSmall Dog AreaBenches+2 more

Off-leash dog park

2.8(39)

Members OnlyNot open to the public

Mostly Dry

Greenbelt Dog Park

Also known as Greenbelt Dog Park (Permit Only)

7300 Hanover Dr, Greenbelt, MD 20770

A fenced Greenbelt city dog park with shade and separate areas. Access requires a City of Greenbelt permit, so register before your first visit.

Fully FencedSmall Dog AreaShade Trees+3 more

Off-leash dog park

3.9(109)

Mostly Dry

Heurich Dog Park

Also known as Ager Road Dog Park

6001 Ager Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20782

A well-loved Hyattsville favorite with separate large and small dog areas, shade and plenty of space to run. One of the best-rated dog parks in Prince George's County.

Fully FencedSmall Dog AreaShade Trees+4 more

Off-leash dog park

4.5(266)

Some Mud

Laurel Dog Park at Granville Gude Park

Also known as Granville Gude Park Dog Park

8300 Mulberry St, Laurel, MD 20707

Laurel's fenced dog run sits beside the lake at Granville Gude Park, so you can pair off-leash time with a shady lap around the water.

Fully FencedSmall Dog AreaWater Access+4 more

Off-leash dog park

4.5(707)

Mostly Dry

New Carrollton Dog Park

Verona Dr, New Carrollton, MD 20784

A city-run fenced dog park off Verona Drive with separate areas for big and small dogs, close to the New Carrollton Metro and Amtrak hub.

Fully FencedSmall Dog AreaBenches+3 more

Off-leash dog park

4.1(36)

Some Mud

Southern Area Dog Park at Riverview Park

Also known as Riverview Park Dog Park

10601 Riverview Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744

A roomy M-NCPPC run in Fort Washington with big grassy space, shade trees and easy parking — the go-to off-leash spot in southern Prince George's County.

Fully FencedSmall Dog AreaShade Trees+5 more

Off-leash dog park

4.4(48)

Mostly Dry

Waggertail Dog Park

Also known as Riverdale Park Dog Park

6599 51st Ave, Riverdale, MD 20737

A spacious Riverdale Park run with double-gated entry, shade and separate space for smaller dogs. Easy parking makes it an easy weekend stop.

Fully FencedSmall Dog AreaShade Trees+4 more

Off-leash dog park

4.4(189)

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Local questions, answered

Which Prince George's County dog parks are small?: Bowie Dog Park, College Park Dog Park, Greenbelt Dog Park, Heurich Dog Park, Laurel Dog Park at Granville Gude Park, New Carrollton Dog Park, Southern Area Dog Park at Riverview Park, Waggertail Dog Park — 8 of 11 parks tracked in Prince George's County, MD match separate small-dog areas for pups under 25 lb.
Are these Prince George's 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 Prince George's 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.