Dearborn Dog Park

Located at 16301 Michigan Ave, the Dearborn dog park provides a safe, fun place for dog owners to enjoy. It is available to Dearborn residents only with dog license and park membership.

 

Dog Park memberships cost $35 and must be renewed annually by March 31 at the City Clerk's Office. 

 

March 16 - Dec. 14: Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Dec. 15 - March 15: Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

 

The Dearborn Dog Park is located behind the Henry Ford Centennial Library. 

Dog Park

Amenities

The Dearborn Dog Park is divided into two areas: one for larger dogs weighing more than 30 pounds and the other for smaller dogs weighing under 30 pounds.
Each area is enclosed with a fence and accessible only through a gate, which restricts entry to dog owners who have paid a fee for using the facility.
Each area has benches, dog waste bags and waste disposal stations, water access, and unique dog agility equipment.
There is also dog agility equipment, which includes adjustable jump bars, elevated agility walk platforms, walk ramps, hurdles, teeter totters, and barrels. This is the result of a generous donation from the Oakwood Group, a Dearborn-based company.
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Dog Park Permit & Applications

Use of the dog park requires a permit, available at the City Clerk’s Office for $35. Owners seeking a permit must supply proof of:

Dearborn residency
A copy of their dog’s license
Documentation that the dog has been neutered/spayed
Proof of current vaccinations

Licenses must be renewed by March 31 each year, regardless of the date in which the license was originally obtained.

Dog Park Application
Dog Park

Dog Park Rules

All dog park rules must be adhered to at all times. Fines for violating the rules start at $100.

All dogs in the park must be accompanied by an individual 16 years old or older. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult when inside the park. Wheelchairs and electric scooters for individuals requiring mobility assistance are permitted.
Dogs must remain on leash during the walk to and from the entrance of the dog park. Dogs are permitted to play off leash but must wear a collar or harness. Individuals are required to carry a leash for safety. One person may bring no more than two dogs.
All dogs must be up-to-date on their vaccinations including rabies, dap parvo, and bordatella. Dogs who are not up-to-date on their vaccinations, have a contagious condition, or a fresh wound are not permitted in the dog park at any time.
Handlers should always properly dispose of waste in the cans provided.
Items not allowed in the dog park include food for people or dogs, tobacco products, alcohol, glass containers, dog toys, pets other than dogs, skateboards, bicycles, scooters, or other wheeled devices.

Any rule violations should be reported immediately to the Police Department or staff at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center.
 

To see the official legal ordinance, visit Dearborn Dog Park. 

Dog Park Sponsorships

Local organizations and businesses can apply to have their name and logo featured at the dog park as a sponsor.

Dog Park Sponsorship Opportunities