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

an indoor dog park

Examples of dog park in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The county plans to transform the site into Delco Woods, a park with paved hiking paths, mountain bike trails and a dog park. — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Other amenities include a cafe, dog park, fitness equipment and sports courts. — Alejandra Molina, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Amenities will include a pool, a fitness center with a yoga studio and a sauna, a clubhouse, a dog park, secure structured parking for residents and more. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026

There are dog parks, dog beaches, dog-friendly hotels, dog-friendly restaurants, dog bakeries and even dog airlines. — Robert Granader, Washington Post, 4 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dog park

• ballpark
• benchmark
• birthmark
• daymark
• earmark
• embark
• hallmark
• landmark
• monarch
• postmark
• remark
• skylark