Building America's most comprehensive dog park directory since 2025
At DogParks.co, our mission is to create the most accurate, comprehensive, and user-friendly directory of dog parks across the United States. We believe that every dog deserves access to safe, engaging spaces where they can exercise, play, and socialize with other dogs.
We're committed to helping dog owners discover perfect outdoor spaces for their furry companions by providing detailed, verified information about dog parks in every state and major city in the country.
DogParks.co was created in response to a significant gap we identified in available resources for dog owners. While searching for places to take our own pets, we discovered that information about dog parks was often scattered, outdated, or incomplete. Many existing directories lacked crucial details about amenities, rules, and conditions that make a significant difference in a dog's enjoyment and safety.
We began by cataloging dog parks in major metropolitan areas, carefully documenting features like fencing, separate areas for small dogs, water availability, shade structures, and surface materials. As our database grew, so did our commitment to expanding coverage to suburban and rural areas that were traditionally underrepresented in pet resources.
Today, DogParks.co has evolved into a comprehensive national database covering thousands of dog parks across all 50 states. What started as a passion project has become an essential resource for dog owners nationwide, helping millions of people find the perfect outdoor spaces for their canine companions.
Creating and maintaining the most comprehensive dog park directory requires a systematic approach to data collection and verification. Here's how we build and maintain our database:
We gather information from municipal websites, parks departments, satellite imagery, community submissions, and physical site visits. By cross-referencing multiple sources, we create more complete and accurate listings than any single source can provide.
Every dog park in our directory is evaluated using the same comprehensive set of criteria, including size, fencing quality, separate areas for different-sized dogs, water availability, shade structures, surface materials, waste disposal facilities, and accessibility features.
We leverage our growing community of dog owners to help verify and update information. User submissions and corrections undergo a review process before being incorporated into our database, ensuring accuracy while allowing for community participation.
Dog parks change over time – new ones open, others close for renovation, and amenities are added or removed. We maintain a schedule for reviewing and updating listings, prioritizing high-traffic parks and those with recent changes reported by users.
Unlike generalized park listings, we capture over 30 specific attributes for each dog park, from surface materials to water feature types, giving dog owners the information they need to make informed decisions.
Whenever possible, we include multiple recent photographs of each park, allowing visitors to see the facilities before they make the trip.
Our unique rating system evaluates parks from a dog's perspective, considering factors like environmental stimulation, comfort features, and interaction opportunities.
We track how parks change throughout the year, noting seasonal closures, muddy conditions after rain, or water feature availability in summer months.
DogParks.co has become an essential resource for dog owners across the United States. Our directory helps:
As DogParks.co continues to grow, we're expanding our offerings to include more interactive features, personalized recommendations based on your dog's temperament and needs, and tools to connect dog owners for playdates and community events. We're committed to continuous improvement and to serving the diverse needs of dog owners nationwide.
We're always looking to connect with dog lovers across the country. Whether you want to submit a new park, update information about an existing one, or just share your experiences, we'd love to hear from you!