Dog walking in Boyds

Downtown Gaithersburg

Sam Eig Highway

Sam Eig Highway runs throughout the southern part of Gaithersburg and will lead you to the conveniently located Green Park, set not far from a busy commercial area with drive-thrus, cafes, and convenience stores. The park features multiple walking trails as well as a fenced dog park. Green Park Dog Exercise Area is a lovely spot split into two sections. One section is covered in grass, while the other has a gravel terrain. Both areas feature shaded seating and drinking water facilities. If you want to treat your pup with something new, pay a visit to Ted’s Bulletin, a casual eatery with a hometown atmosphere and classic American fare. The outdoor tables welcome doggie diners.

Wheaton Crest

Wheaton Crest, a northern neighborhood of Silver Spring and a part of Wheaton-Glenmont area in Maryland, has multiple recreation areas and outdoor opportunities for tourists and visitors with dogs. Wheaton Regional Park is a county public park with a playground, carousel, nature center, walking trails, picnic areas and a dog park. The dog park is hidden west of the main area and welcomes canine visitors daily from dawn to dusk. The dog park features a double-gated security system, so no need to worry about your little tearaway running off. Get ready to socialize a lot -- the park is pawpular with the locals, so Fido is sure to make plenty of new furry friends here!

Wildwood Hills

The northern outskirts of Bethesda, Maryland are home to an amazing place for you and Fido to play the day away: Cabin John Regional Park. Surrounding Cabin John Village and located adjacent to part of Tilden Woods Local Park, this pawesome park features multiple walking trails, two creeks, access to the water, and a dog park to have some off-leash fun! Organized within the natural landscape, this fenced playground features a simple, man-made obstacle course made of rocks to climb on and jump off, as well as a wood-chip cover and some grassy, shaded spots to catch a breath between exercises and chases.

North Takoma Park

Takoma Park, Maryland, a nice and cozy city to the southwest of Silver Spring, welcomes you to explore its recreational areas with your pup! Start with a simple leashed walk in Heffner Park, one of the best places to find local dog owners walking their pooches in the morning. Then, pay a visit to Takoma Park Dog Park, a fenced facility with grass, gravel, and paved walking trails for playing off-leash with furry friends and having a blast! Pet parents can sit back, relax, and supervise their pups at play while chatting with some of the other dog owners who frequent this furrific park.