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

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The rest, however, were discovered across the road under a 120-by-60-square-foot patch of grass, part of which served as a dog park. Victoria Davies, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026 The open space would include a dog park and possibly a playground and other recreational amenities, Floyd said. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026 Now all the fur baby parents are forced to rough it at the neighborhood’s public dog park. Mimi Montgomery, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 Dabas said there aren't a lot of dog parks and places to run off leash in the area. Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dog park

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dog park was in 1949

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“Dog park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dog%20park. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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