How many dog parks are in Silver Spring, MD?

DMV Paws & Parks tracks 3 off-leash dog parks in Silver Spring, MD: Dog Park at Dewey Local Park, Ellsworth Park and Dog Park and Lenox Park Dog Park.

Which dog park in Silver Spring is best for a first visit?

Start with a fully fenced park with separate small-dog areas and shade. Each Silver Spring park page lists amenities, current mud factor, recent conditions reported by locals, and who is checking in today.

I'm moving to Silver Spring — how do I meet other dog owners?

Check in at a Silver Spring park, browse the regulars on each park page, and join or host a meetup. It's the fastest way to find your dog's local crowd after relocating to the DMV area.

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Best Dog Parks in Silver Spring, MD

3 off-leash dog parks in Silver Spring, MD, reviewed by local dog owners — with real conditions, amenities, mud reports, and who's checking in today.

Serving 20906, 20910. Silver Spring sits in Montgomery County.

What to expect in Silver Spring

Fully fenced (3 parks), benches (3 parks), shade trees (2 parks), double gate entry (2 parks), small dog area (1 park), parking available (1 park). Use the filters below to narrow the list.

3 parks in Silver Spring

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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.
- 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)
Mostly Dry
Ellsworth Park and Dog Park
621 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20910
A busy downtown Silver Spring park with a fenced dog area right off Ellsworth Drive, steps from restaurants and the Silver Spring Metro. Great for a quick city romp.
- Fully Fenced
- Double Gate Entry
- Lit at Night
- Benches
Off-leash dog park
Google rating 4.5 out of 5(473 reviews)
Mostly Dry
Lenox Park Dog Park
1410 East-West Hwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910
A quiet fenced run tucked into the Lenox Park neighborhood along East-West Highway, popular with nearby apartment dwellers for early morning and after-work visits.
- Fully Fenced
- Shade Trees
- Benches
Off-leash dog park

When to go in Silver Spring

Weekday mornings before 9am and the hour before sunset are the quietest windows at Silver Spring parks. Saturday mornings are the busiest — and the most social, if you're trying to meet the regulars. From late winter into early spring, DMV area parks turn soft: check the mud factor on each park page before you drive over, since locals update it after every rain.

New to Silver Spring? Start here

If you're relocating to Maryland, the dog park is the fastest social shortcut in town. Check in when you arrive, see which regulars are around, and host a meetup so your dog has a crew before your boxes are unpacked.

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Local questions, answered

How many dog parks are in Silver Spring, MD?: DMV Paws & Parks tracks 3 off-leash dog parks in Silver Spring, MD: Dog Park at Dewey Local Park, Ellsworth Park and Dog Park and Lenox Park Dog Park.
Which dog park in Silver Spring is best for a first visit?: Start with a fully fenced park with separate small-dog areas and shade. Each Silver Spring park page lists amenities, current mud factor, recent conditions reported by locals, and who is checking in today.
I'm moving to Silver Spring — how do I meet other dog owners?: Check in at a Silver Spring park, browse the regulars on each park page, and join or host a meetup. It's the fastest way to find your dog's local crowd after relocating to the DMV area.