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Prince George's County, MD

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.

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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)
  • College Park Dog Park
    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 Fenced
    • Small Dog Area
    • Double Gate Entry
    • Parking Available
    • +1 more
    Off-leash dog park
    Google rating 2.8 out of 5(39 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)
  • 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)
  • New Carrollton Dog Park
    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 Fenced
    • Small Dog Area
    • Double Gate Entry
    • Parking Available
    • +2 more
    Off-leash dog park
    Google rating 4.1 out of 5(36 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, 20784 and the neighborhoods around them.

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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 open to the public?
Most are public off-leash areas, but College Park Dog Park, Greenbelt Dog Park have 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.