BETHESDA, MD — Dog owners know their furry, four-legged friends need space — and a lot of it. Particularly space where they can frolick off leash. Run. Bark. Wrestle. Chase. You know, dog things.



Lucky for you, Montgomery County is home to many awesome dog parks. We've rounded them up, so you can spend less time looking for the perfect spot, and more time playing with your pup. But before you head out, make sure you're familiar with Montgomery Parks' rules and regulations.

Cabin John Regional Park

If you haven't been to Cabin John Regional Park's dog park, I highly recommend you check it out. The half-acre, off-leash dog park is divided in two: one half is for smaller dogs and the other is for larger dogs. Both enclosures offer benches, shade, poop bags, and hydration stations.

Location: Bethesda

Black Hill Regional Park

This fenced-in, half-acre dog park offers your pup plenty of space to run free. A double-gated entry space makes leashing and unleashing your dog a breeze. And if you forget to bring a poop bag or water bowl, the park's got you covered.

Location: Boyds

Ellsworth Urban Dog Park

Ellsworth Urban Dog Park was built to accommodate both large and small dogs. It consists of two separate, fully enclosed exercise areas. Boasting more 2,500 square feet of play space, the small dog area is for dogs under 20 pounds. The large dog area, which has approximately 17,000 square feet of space, is for dogs that weigh more than 20 pounds.

Both enclosures are equipped with drinking fountains, a hose bib or quick coupler connection, benches, and artificial turf. Location: Silver Spring