dog park
noun
plural dog parks
: a usually enclosed space (such as a fenced outdoor area or an indoor area) designed for people to bring their dogs to play, exercise, and socialize with other dogs
The west third of the dog park has been set aside for smaller dogs, while the rest of the park is reserved for larger dogs. The dog area will have an agility obstacle course, a "rinse and hydration station," shaded areas and a dedicated "pup pavilion."—
Igor Studenkov
Igor Studenkovan indoor dog park
Examples of dog park in a Sentence
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Barkside, which has both indoor and outdoor dog park areas, will offer owners complimentary day passes at its Detroit and Southfield locations through Friday in response to the heat wave.
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
In keeping with more modern designs for public housing, the city plans new roads and parking as well as community gardens, a central green, a playground and dog park.
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Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
His kids would go for a swim, and then the whole family, dogs included, would head out to the Whitewater Center, which has a massive off leash dog park that includes lake and beach access with a dock.
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Tanya Edwards,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
In addition to the usual fuel station, general store, coffee shop, and restaurant, Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop also features a tour bus, mural, lounge, dog park, electric vehicle charging stations and event space.
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Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Today’s great photo is from Times photographer Jason Armond at the Silver Lake dog park.
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Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Drawings of the residential community show open green space and a private amenity center, envisioned to feature a pool and hot tub, outdoor seating and lounge areas, a dog park and gathering spaces for residents.
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Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
24 June 2026
Elsewhere in Southampton … • Plans for a new sewage facility that will require the dog park to move has sent the Nextdoor crowd into a tizzy.
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Stephanie Krikorian,
Curbed,
22 June 2026
McCabe said the revenue allows for programs such as free access to dog parks, no parking fees and free programs like archery and mountain biking and fishing.
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Anya Armentrout,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2026
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
In keeping with more modern designs for public housing, the city plans new roads and parking as well as community gardens, a central green, a playground and dog park.
—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
His kids would go for a swim, and then the whole family, dogs included, would head out to the Whitewater Center, which has a massive off leash dog park that includes lake and beach access with a dock.
—
Tanya Edwards,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
In addition to the usual fuel station, general store, coffee shop, and restaurant, Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop also features a tour bus, mural, lounge, dog park, electric vehicle charging stations and event space.
—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Today’s great photo is from Times photographer Jason Armond at the Silver Lake dog park.
—
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Drawings of the residential community show open green space and a private amenity center, envisioned to feature a pool and hot tub, outdoor seating and lounge areas, a dog park and gathering spaces for residents.
—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
24 June 2026
Elsewhere in Southampton … • Plans for a new sewage facility that will require the dog park to move has sent the Nextdoor crowd into a tizzy.
—
Stephanie Krikorian,
Curbed,
22 June 2026
McCabe said the revenue allows for programs such as free access to dog parks, no parking fees and free programs like archery and mountain biking and fishing.
—
Anya Armentrout,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2026
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“Dog park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dog%20park. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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