Dog Park Permits
Effective August 1, 2010, permits will be required for the use of all Montgomery County dog parks managed by Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC.
The fee charged by Montgomery Parks will allow you and your dog(s) access to all Montgomery Parks dog parks located in Cabin John Regional Park, Olney Manor Park, Black Hill Regional Park, Ridge Road Recreational Park, and Wheaton Regional Park—five at present, with the possibility of more to come.
Please visit Montgomery Parks’ Dog Parks webpage for specific information on each dog park, including locations, hours, and special features.
We appreciate your cooperation with this new program.
General Permit Information
Permits issued between July 2010-December 2011 will be valid through December 2011. As of January 2012, dog park permits will be renewed on an annual basis every January. Once the application and payment are received, permit holders will be issued a colored dog tag which must be clearly visible on their dogs' collars. Our Park Police will monitor permit compliance at the dog parks, and fines may be levied for anyone using the dog parks without a permit or a visible permit tag.
Application Process
To receive a dog park permit, please complete a Dog Park Permit Application and submit it to the Park Permit Office:
* In person at Parkside Headquarters, 9500 Brunett Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20901
Hours are: Monday-Wednesday 8:30am-5pm; Thursday-Friday, 8:30am-7:30pm
* By mail to the same address
* Or by fax at 301-495-2484
Applications can be submitted at any time. Checks or money orders should be made payable to "M-NCPPC." Please note: permits will only be issued to dogs with county licenses. For information on obtaining a County dog license, click here.
Permit Fees
Montgomery County Residents: $40 annually for the first dog, $5 annually for each additional dog
Non-County Residents: $48 annually for the first dog, $6 annually for each additional dog
After August 31, 2011, prorated fees will be charged for the remainder of the 2011 calendar year for any new permit requests. As of January 2012, dog park permits will be issued and renewed annually.
Any questions? Email the Park Permit Office.
Montgomery County Department of Parks