Bethesda is home to more than 68,000 residents and an estimated 16,400 dogs, yet the nearest dog park is over 3.5 miles away. As our community grows denser with new residential development, the need for a safe, local space for dogs and neighbors has never been greater.
We, the undersigned, call on Montgomery Parks and the Montgomery County Planning Board to establish a dedicated dog park in Bethesda without delay. A dog park is not a luxury—it is a necessary amenity for a thriving urban community.
Add your name to support a Bethesda Dog Park today!
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September 8, 2025
47 Comments
now dogs run off leash in Lynbrook Park-wouldn’t it be better to have a designated area for this?
There are playgrounds for kids & one even got a nice upgrade. Bethesda is dog Mecca & there’s not 1 dedicated dog park. Yet on Arlington Road there’s a huge park with a softball field & another playground & plenty of space for a dog park that is fenced off. . The school has its own playground on the side & the school still acts like the park is there for the school only. Families could come & kids could play ball or be in the playground while their dog has some fun in the dog park. It would be very family oriented, especially with Bethesda being pedestrian friendly. In appreciation, dog owners would be good at picking up after their dog in order to keep the dog park.
This is essential and would be greatly appreciated by all dogs and dog owners living in downtown Bethesda! The sidewalks with barely any grass are not enough!
I was looking to love to downtown Bethesda this fall but the lack of dog parks gave me pause. I decided to renew my current lease. We need a dog parks immediately!!!
Bethesda is rapidly expanding, with more rental apartments and condominiums being built every year. With this growth comes an increase in residents — many of whom have dogs, including emotional support animals that play a vital role in their mental well-being. We need a dedicated dog park in Bethesda where dogs can play, exercise, and safely socialize, and where emotional support animals can enjoy outdoor time essential to their owners’ health and happiness.
Poor babies need a place where they can socialize with their other furry friends and run around. They are part of our lives.
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Bethesda is home to more than 68,000 residents and an estimated 16,400 dogs, yet the nearest dog park is over 3.5 miles away. As our community grows denser with new residential development, the need for a safe, local space for dogs and neighbors has never been greater.
We, the undersigned, call on Montgomery Parks and the Montgomery County Planning Board to establish a dedicated dog park in Bethesda without delay. A dog park is not a luxury—it is a necessary amenity for a thriving urban community.
Add your name to support a Bethesda Dog Park today!
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Reached 100 supporters
September 8, 2025
47 Comments
Consider dedicating a section of the abundantly large park adjacent on Arlington between the library and Bethesda elem so that the least used section farthest from the school is for dogs with a fence as divider and access for dog owners created off edgemoor rd.
now dogs run off leash in Lynbrook Park-wouldn’t it be better to have a designated area for this?
There are playgrounds for kids & one even got a nice upgrade. Bethesda is dog Mecca & there’s not 1 dedicated dog park. Yet on Arlington Road there’s a huge park with a softball field & another playground & plenty of space for a dog park that is fenced off. . The school has its own playground on the side & the school still acts like the park is there for the school only. Families could come & kids could play ball or be in the playground while their dog has some fun in the dog park. It would be very family oriented, especially with Bethesda being pedestrian friendly. In appreciation, dog owners would be good at picking up after their dog in order to keep the dog park.
This is essential and would be greatly appreciated by all dogs and dog owners living in downtown Bethesda! The sidewalks with barely any grass are not enough!
I was looking to love to downtown Bethesda this fall but the lack of dog parks gave me pause. I decided to renew my current lease. We need a dog parks immediately!!!
Bethesda is rapidly expanding, with more rental apartments and condominiums being built every year. With this growth comes an increase in residents — many of whom have dogs, including emotional support animals that play a vital role in their mental well-being. We need a dedicated dog park in Bethesda where dogs can play, exercise, and safely socialize, and where emotional support animals can enjoy outdoor time essential to their owners’ health and happiness.
Poor babies need a place where they can socialize with their other furry friends and run around. They are part of our lives.
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Consider dedicating a section of the abundantly large park adjacent on Arlington between the library and Bethesda elem so that the least used section farthest from the school is for dogs with a fence as divider and access for dog owners created off edgemoor rd.