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Dog Parks and Dog Beaches in Anne Arundel County

By Darla Winstead, publisher of Macaroni KID Annapolis January 7, 2024

Your four-legged family members want to have some fun. These parks offer dog parks and/or dog beaches. Let us know if you have a favorite dog friendly place that we can add to our Macaroni KID Annapolis list.

No matter which beach you choose, take - leash, poo bags, and water.


Dog-Friendly Beaches and Parks in Anne Arundel County

Bell Branch Park: 2400 Davidsonville Rd., Gambrills - Dog park and trails

Broadneck Park: 618 Broadneck Rd., Arnold - Dog park and trails

Downs Park: 8311 John Downs Loop, Pasadena - Dog beach only

Greenbury Point Conservation Area: Bullard Blvd., Annapolis - Dog park and trails

Loch Haven Park: 3389 Glebe Heights Dr., Edgewater - Dog park (off leash areas, separated for small and large dogs)

Maryland City Park: 565 Brockbridge Rd., Laurel - Dog park and trails

Matthewstown Harmans Park: 7605 Ridge Chapel Road, Hanover - Dog Park (off leash areas, separated for small and large dog with water spouts and benches)

Overlook Park: 98 Governors Gate Ln., Linthicum Heights - Dog park and trails

Quiet Waters Park: 600 Quiet Waters Park Rd., Annapolis - Dog park (off leash areas, separated for small and large dogs with water and benches), dog beach, and trails

Towers Branch Park: 1405 Jackson Rd., Odenton - Dog park and trails


Other Dog-Friendly Beaches in Maryland

Assateague Island: near Ocean City

Calvert Cliffs State Park: Lusby, Calvert County - Memorial Day to Labor Day

Dog Beach at Matapeake Clubhouse: Stevensville  

Terrapin Nature Park: Stevensville


Dog-Friendly Beaches in Delaware

Dewey Beach: Dewey Beach

Fenwick Island State Park: Fenwick Island