Dog Park Must Have's

Designing a dog park involves creating a safe and engaging space with agility obstacles for physical activity, durable and pet-friendly materials for longevity & easy maintenance, ample shade and water features, seating for comfort and separate areas for small and large dogs to ensure a harmonious environment. Incorporating elements like pet grooming stations and dog park site furnishings can also enhance the park's appeal to its users.

Dog Park Design Resources

“15 Tips for Building Successful Dog Parks in Your Community” :
Addresses the most common issues when building a dog park to help ensure that your off-leash park avoids some of the possible design mistakes. From the largest considerations to details you may not have thought of — including benefits to the community, location, space, legalities, and accessibility issues; to choosing the best dog park agility equipment and dog park supplies; to water fountains, sanitation, surfacing, shade, signage, and more — it’s all encapsulated here.
Surfacing Considerations: Turf, Turf Pods or Woof Fiber? Decisions, decisions - hopefully our handy comparison can help point you in the right direction.
How to Choose Dog Park Agility Equipment : What to look for (think safe, customizable and rust-proof!) and what to avoid.
Paw Perks: Everything you need to know to choose the best dog park agility products for your community.
Establishing a Dog Park in Your Community: The American Kennel Club answers the question, “What is a dog park and how does it benefit the community?” You can download it from the AKC website as a 20-page booklet with photos.