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Prince George's County, MD

Shaded Dog Parks in Prince George's County, MD

8 shaded dog parks in Prince George's County, MD — real tree cover for hot DMV area summers. Checked and reviewed by local dog owners, with live mud reports and who's showing up today.

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  • Bowie Dog Park
    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 Fenced
    • Small Dog Area
    • Water Access
    • Double Gate Entry
    • +4 more
    Off-leash dog park
    Google rating 4.3 out of 5(277 reviews)
  • Greenbelt Dog Park
    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 Fenced
    • Small Dog Area
    • Double Gate Entry
    • Shade Trees
    • +2 more
    Off-leash dog park
    Google rating 3.9 out of 5(109 reviews)
  • Heurich Dog Park
    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 Fenced
    • Small Dog Area
    • Water Access
    • Double Gate Entry
    • +3 more
    Off-leash dog park
    Google rating 4.5 out of 5(266 reviews)
  • Hollywood Dog Park
    Mostly Dry

    Hollywood Dog Park

    5008 Eutaw Pl, College Park, MD 20740

    A neighborhood College Park run in the Hollywood community with grassy space, shade and benches — a relaxed alternative to the members-only park nearby.

    • Fully Fenced
    • Shade Trees
    • Parking Available
    • Grass Surface
    • +1 more
    Off-leash dog park
    Google rating 4.5 out of 5(56 reviews)
  • Kentland Dog Park
    Mostly Dry

    Kentland Dog Park

    Also known as Kentland Community Center Dog Park

    6432 Columbia Park Rd, Landover, MD 20785

    The closest Maryland dog park to DC's eastern edge, tucked beside the Kentland Community Center in Landover. A quiet fenced run with easy free parking, good for a fast weekday visit.

    • Fully Fenced
    • Double Gate Entry
    • Shade Trees
    • Parking Available
    • +1 more
    Off-leash dog park
    Google rating 4.6 out of 5(10 reviews)
  • Laurel Dog Park at Granville Gude Park
    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 Fenced
    • Small Dog Area
    • Water Access
    • Double Gate Entry
    • +3 more
    Off-leash dog park
    Google rating 4.5 out of 5(708 reviews)
  • Southern Area Dog Park at Riverview Park
    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 Fenced
    • Small Dog Area
    • Water Access
    • Double Gate Entry
    • +4 more
    Off-leash dog park
    Google rating 4.4 out of 5(49 reviews)
  • Waggertail Dog Park
    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 Fenced
    • Small Dog Area
    • Double Gate Entry
    • Shade Trees
    • +3 more
    Off-leash dog park
    Google rating 4.4 out of 5(191 reviews)

These parks serve 20707, 20716, 20737, 20740, 20744, 20770, 20782, 20785 and the neighborhoods around them.

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Local questions, answered

Which Prince George's County dog parks are shaded?
Bowie Dog Park, Greenbelt Dog Park, Heurich Dog Park, Hollywood Dog Park, Kentland Dog Park, Laurel Dog Park at Granville Gude Park, Southern Area Dog Park at Riverview Park, Waggertail Dog Park — 8 of 11 parks tracked in Prince George's County, MD match real tree cover for hot DMV area summers.
Are these Prince George's County dog parks open to the public?
Most are public off-leash areas, but Greenbelt Dog Park has restricted access (private, membership or military) — check the access notice on the park page before you go. Public Prince George's County parks need no membership; some jurisdictions ask for an inexpensive annual permit.
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.