DMV Dog Park
The Grove Dog Park
Also known as King Farm Dog Park
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About This Park
The Grove Dog Park is a newer fenced off-leash park in Rockville, at Medical Center Drive and Dalmatian Street near the King Farm and Shady Grove area. It is split into two separate runs — one for large dogs and one for small dogs — with a double-gated entry between them, so nervous or under-25-pound dogs can play without the big-dog roughhousing and there is a safe airlock for leashing up. Because it is relatively new, the fencing, gates and benches are in good shape and the surface drains reasonably well, earning it about a 2 out of 5 on the community mud scale — firmer than most natural-surface runs after rain. Benches sit inside both sides of the fence, and parking is available nearby off Medical Center Drive. There is no dog fountain on site, so bring water and a bowl. It tends to be quieter than the larger Montgomery County parks like Wheaton Regional or Olney Manor, which makes it a good pick for shy dogs, recall practice, or a weekday visit close to the Shady Grove medical campus.
Locals' Guide
What locals know about The Grove Dog Park
The Grove Dog Park is an off-leash dog park in Rockville, MD (Montgomery County). Community mud reports rate it 2/5, and regulars point to fully fenced and small dog area as what keeps them coming back. The park sits inside Maryland's network of off-leash spots.
Best time to visit The Grove Dog Park
Weekday mornings before 9am and after 6pm on weekdays are the calmest windows. Saturday mornings between 9–11am are the busiest — expect a full parking lot and 20+ dogs. If your pup is on the reactive side or still learning play cues, aim for weekday visits or Sunday evenings.
Moving to Rockville?
The neighborhood around The Grove Dog Park, in one paragraph
Thinking about relocating to Rockville? Dog owners here tend to cluster around Dog Exercise Area at Green Park and Mattie Stepanek Dog Park. The area has Montgomery County is one of the more walkable, pet-friendly corners of the DMV. If you're weighing neighborhoods before you sign a lease or buy, the mix of parks, sidewalks, and off-leash culture here is a real plus.
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The Grove Dog Park — frequently asked questions
- Is The Grove Dog Park fully fenced? +
- Yes — The Grove Dog Park is fully fenced, which makes it a safe off-leash spot for recall training and reactive dogs.
- Does The Grove Dog Park have water access for dogs? +
- The Grove Dog Park does not have on-site water. Bring water and a bowl, especially May through September.
- How muddy does The Grove Dog Park get? +
- Community mud reports rate The Grove Dog Park at 2/5 — mostly dry ground. Reports are updated by locals and refresh throughout the season.
- Is The Grove Dog Park good for small dogs? +
- Yes — The Grove Dog Park has a separate small-dog area, so pups under 25 lb can play without the big-dog roughhousing.
- Where's the best parking at The Grove Dog Park? +
- The Grove Dog Park has on-site parking that fills up on weekend mornings. Arrive before 9am on Saturdays or aim for weekday visits.
- Where is The Grove Dog Park located? +
- The Grove Dog Park is located at Medical Center Dr & Dalmatian St, Rockville, MD 20850 in Montgomery County. It's part of the Maryland dog-park network on DMV Paws & Parks.
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