Dog walking in Upper Marlboro

Upper Marlboro

The small area of downtown Upper Marlboro consists of single-family residences, small businesses, and government buildings. You and your pooch will find a number of neighborhood streets where you can go for a stroll here. When you want to get out and explore nature with your furry friend, head to Schoolhouse Pond off Governor Oden Bowie Drive. There are nature trails and a boardwalk in this conservation area. If you have a trout stamp, you can go fishing while your special pal relaxes by your side. Dogs need to be on a leash in this public area. Remember to bring waste bags and water with you.

Water Fowl Way

The neighborhood of Water Fowl Way lies in the northern part of Greater Upper Marlboro. In this development, you and your pup will be able to enjoy peaceful walks past single family homes. Just north of here, there's a pawtastic regional park for you to investigate with your canine pal.  Go hiking or jogging on the trails in Watkins Regional Park. This expansive facility includes paved pathways that wind through a wooded area. Dogs on a leash are permitted in designated sections of the park. Make sure you bring waste bags to clean up after your pooch when you visit this pupful facility.

Villages of Upper Marlboro

In the Villages of Upper Marlboro, you'll find a shopping area and some condominiums. When you and your four-footed friend need to get out and stretch your legs, you can walk along the sidewalks in the neighborhood. For some fresh air and green space, take Fido to King's Grant Community Park on Brown Station Road. This furiffic facility includes open fields, a pond, and a paved trail. Hike or jog with your canine companion around the water and past the athletic fields here. Dogs are permitted in public areas as long as they're on a leash and you pick up their waste.

Marlboro Meadows

On the eastern side of Greater Upper Marlboro you'll find the Marlboro Meadows development. This neighborhood is surrounded by wooded areas near the Patuxent River. Walk along quiet lanes with your special pal in this lovely community. In the fall, you can take your pooch up the road to Montpellier Farms Family Park. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join you at this seasonal attraction. You and your pup can visit the corn maze, pumpkin patch, and other park sites during the fall harvest. Make sure you bring waste bags and clean up any messes while you're exploring this facility.

Queen Anne

The development of Queen Anne in the northern part of Greater Upper Marlboro includes country estates that are west of the Patuxent River. Here, you and Fido can go for a hike down secluded roads for some fresh air. If you'd like to explore nature by land or water with your pooch, head about seven miles north to Governor Bridge Natural Area. There are hiking trails that wind through the woods in this facility. You can also bring your canoe and get out on the Patuxent River from the canoe launch here. Dogs are permitted to join you if they're on a leash and you clean up any messes.