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

Outdoor amenities will include walking trails, tennis, pickleball, bocce, a dog park and more. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026

This dog park is actually a baseball field that allows dogs to play on the real grass in the mornings. — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026

The proposal calls for four three-story apartment buildings, a community center, swimming pool, tot lot, barbecue area, dog park and 180 surface parking spaces. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

The rankings considered factors such as veterinary costs, pet insurance premiums, access to animal shelters, dog parks and pet-friendly trails, walkability, weather and the strength of state animal protection laws. — Evan Moore august 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 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