Dog walking in Gwynn Oak

East Pasadena

Pasadena, Maryland is around 30 miles from Gwynn Oak, and this town has a population of about 25,000 people. In east Pasadena, there's a paradise for dogs known as the Downs Memorial Park Dog Beach. This dog beach is part of the larger Downs Memorial Park, which is a beautiful spot with miles of trails where you can walk with your dog on a leash after your time at the beach. The dog beach is off-leash and gated, but visitors note it isn't entirely fenced in, so your dog should be under good voice control if they're off their leash. The waves are gentle, and the sand is soft at this dog beach, so it's a great place for your dog to learn to swim.

BrockBridge

Laurel is a city in Maryland with a population of over 25,000 people, and it's only a 30-mile drive from Gwynn Oak. In the Brock Bridge area of Laurel, there's a place called the Maryland City Dog Park, located within the Maryland City Park. This dog park has a large section for big dog breeds as well as a smaller section for little dogs. There is a water fountain and bowls in the dog park and plenty of seating for humans, too. The Maryland City Park has sports fields and playgrounds, making it the perfect place to spend a day with your whole family.

Canton

Canton is a neighborhood in southeast Baltimore just two miles from downtown. It's one of Baltimore's most popular neighborhoods, and it's home to many trendy restaurants, bars, and shops. Canton is only 12 miles from Gwynn Oak, and it's also where you'll find the Canton Dog Park. This six-acre dog park has separate sections for big and small dogs, and it's completely fenced in to prevent any escape artists from making a break for it. Canton Dog Park has undergone recent improvements, including adding shade structures, reinforcing the fences and gates, and resurfacing some of the ground.

Leo E Wilson Community Park.

Laurel, Maryland has another great dog park in the western part of the city. Located within Leo E. Wilson Community Park, the Dr. Bruce Morley Dog Playground has separate sections for dogs over 30 pounds as well as smaller dogs. There is a double-gated entrance and lots of trees, shade, and a water fountain. The Leo E. Wilson Community Park is a 4.6-acre park that also has hiking trails, playgrounds, lots of green space, and picnic facilities. Your dog must be on a leash within other areas of the park, but within the dog park, they are welcome to run free. Please note there is a $30 annual fee for residents to access the dog playground and a $35 fee for non-residents.

Lake Roland

In the northern part of Baltimore is a city and county park called Lake Roland, and within Lake Roland, there's a dog playground called the Paw Point Dog Park. This 1.25-acre park is less than six miles from Gwynn Oak. Not only can dogs run around and play here, but they can swim, too! To access Paw Point Dog Park, you must pay a small membership fee, and you will get the code for the locked gate. If you'd like to bring your dog to explore the rest of Lake Roland, you can do so without a membership, but they must be on a leash. The dog park also has benches as well as waste disposal materials to keep the park clean for everyone.