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The College Park Dog Park Association coordinates membership-based access to the Acredale Park dog facility managed by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, in College Park, Maryland and has done so continuously since 2002.
The mission of the College Park Dog Park Association is to keep the park friendly, safe and clean, in cooperation with the M-NCPPC. The dog park is fenced, has running water, members pitch in to keep the park clean of waste, and M-NCPPC maintains a healthy ALL GRASS surface with shade trees. A paved path leads to the park from the parking area.
Our About Membership page includes details about becoming a member of the College Park Dog Park. It should answer most of your membership questions.
Our Membership Fees are only $30/year for one dog and $10/year for each additional dog in a household. Have more questions? The Contact Us page provides ways to reach the CPDPA Officers.![]()
The College Park Dog Park relies on member volunteers to ensure continuation of our Association.
We also expect members to maintain the park, by replacing dog waste bags, acting as Docents to orient new members, and helping with annual clean up events. If your dog loves the park, empty the trash.
Please let us know if you would like to volunteer in any other way by sending an email to cpdppresident@gmail.com
. Small Dog's are Welcome! Our dog park has two of the largest sections you will find in any area dog park and they're all grass. Our small dog park section is as large as many other dog parks in the area itself and has a separate entrance to ensure safety for any small dogs. Thanks to all... who are picking up after their dogs, AND who are emptying the big bag in the park into the bins in the parking lot. The park is as clean and non-muddy and shady and beautiful as it has ever been, thanks to everyone's efforts. |
It is probably inevitable that there will be incidents at the dog park in which one dog attacks another, or creates an situation in which a dog feels threatened or uncomfortable. We'd like to do everything possible to avoid these situations. Good dog play is identifiable because the dogs have their tails up and are taking turns chasing/ being chased or wrestling top/bottom. A dog who feels threatened will tuck his tail and seek protection behind humans or under benches. Problems are most likely to arise:
![]() The majority of our active members use the "whatsapp" application on their smart phones. It has become the primary means of connection for play dates and we've been very happy with how this has worked. |