Greenbelt Dog Park
 Pet Expo brings people, pups to parkAbout 400 people attended the Greenbelt Pet Expo on Saturday, June 6, held at and outside of the Greenbelt Dog Park. Police provided a K9 demonstration and more than 20 vendors were on hand at the event. |  PA Boy Scouts Better ParkSchuylkill Haven Boy Scout Troop #625, of Schuylkill Haven, Pa., provided manpower necessary to clean up the Greenbelt Dog Park on April 18. Troop members and park users worked into the late evening filling holes, spreading extra grass seed, moving and raking mulch, cutting brush and vines from the back fence and providing general assistance to enhance the park. |  Taking a BreakNeighbors and friends, Wagneto (left) and Johan, take a break for water and rest during a warm summer day in 2014. Buckets were provided by park user "Santa Mike" McCallum for the dogs. |
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 Russian Girl At Home In GreenbeltSochi, one of the dogs rescued from Russia during the 2014 Olympic season, has become a park favorite since she was adopted by Michelle Pascaran in April 2014. |  See You SoonSeveral dogs, including Shadow in the orange collar, Tux, the boxer, and Sebastian, the Akita mix, say goodbye to Johan as he leaves the park for the day. |  IMG_0820_edited.JPG |
BARK CULTURE
Greenbelt was the first municipality in Maryland to establish a dog park for residents. As we come up on the 20th Anniversary of the dog park, we are proud to live and be a part of the wonderful Greenbelt community and share some of the wonders of our city with our four-legged citizens.
The Greenbelt Dog Park is open daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thanks to a generous donation from Pepco many years ago, users enjoy lights at the park even during evening hours.
Users are required to have a valid Greenbelt Dog Park License for their dogs. The license can be purchased for a one-time $5 fee from the Greenbelt Community Planning and Development Office located at Suite 200 in the Community Center at 15 Crescent Road. The pass is good for the life of the pet. Proof of current vaccination and county license is required at time of purchase.
The Greenbelt Dog Park Association assists the city in determining needs for the park and has a dispute resolution process by which users help to manage issues that might arise between users - canine or human - at the park. The Association was formed nearly two years before the dog park was opened and established a core group of supporters who have continued the tradition of advocating for the park, dogs in our community and responsible pet ownership.
NEWS
Make sure to pack water and ice
Remember as the temperature soar, dogs are more likely to experience fatigue, discomfort and possibly heat stroke. Make sure to bring water for your pup to the park and if able, a bag of ice to fill the small kiddie pool so dogs can jump in and out to cool off.
THANKS!
A few thank you's.
Silke Pope (Chip)- Donation of two new kiddie pools.
Mike McCallum (Tux) - Donation of buckets for water.
Kelly Boardsen (Olive, Jackson and Sasha) - Donation of "no poop fairy" sign and tracking down shed and shade tarp (later stolen) for park
Phillip Stratton (Taco) - Assisting in set up of shed and tarp (later stolen)
Benjamin Shaw (Max) - Assisting in set up of shed
Victor Barreto (Sebastian) - Assisting with landscaping at park
Beth Hall (Nugget) - Assisting with landscaping at park
Benjamin Wolfgang (Wagneto) - Assisting with landscaping at park
Christinna Molley & family (Jazzy) - Assisting with landscaping at the park
Know someone else who deserves a shout out? Use the CONTACT link to let us know!
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