Pet Travel

Best Dog Parks in Maryland

Maryland has gone to the dogs

Take your dog to the Beach !

Flag Ponds Nature Park
N. Solomons Island Road
Lusby, MD 20657
410-586-1477

For more info :
http://calvert-county.com/flagpond.htm

North of Calvert Cliffs in Calvert County, Maryland. One-mile of sandy beach on the Bay and over
two miles of hiking trails. It is the perfect place for you and your dogs to spend the day.
Please visit and begin collecting fossils and shark teeth along the shoreline.

North Point State Park

Old North Point Rd
Edgemere, Maryland
410-592-2897

http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/northpoint.html

North Point State Park is located in Baltimore County on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and is

surrounded by beautiful and fascinating natural and historical resources.

It consists of 1,310 acres off Old North Point Road in Edgemere.

Downs Park Dog Beach
8311 John Downs Loop
Pasadena, Maryland 21122
410-222-6230
www.hometownannapolis.com/parks downs.html

Dogs on leash are allowed in Downs Park and please clean up after your pets. Sit on a bench and watch the
Herons and Egrets pick the pond for fish. This pond is full of nature so don't forget your camera !
People are not permitted to swim, but your dog can go swimming off-leash in the beach area and
dogs can run or take a walk along the Chesapeake Bay. The dog beach is closed every Tuesday.

Elk Neck State Park
4395 Turkey Point Road
North East, MD 21901
(410) 287-5333

For more info : www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/elkneck.html

This is a beautiful place for rest and exercise. You might get to see deer on your way to the Lighthouse.
They sometimes hang around the picnic table area. Pets on a leash are permitted on 3 of the 5 trails.
The lighthouse sits on a cliff surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay.
Rest and sit under a shade tree and enjoy the beautiful scenery

Take your dog to the Pool

Please call for dates - usually in September

Wheaton Glenmont Pool

12621 Dalewood Dr

Wheaton, Md

240-777*6840

cost $5.00

Registration required

Must have written proof of rabies - tag will not do

Montgomery County dogs must have a license - may be purchased at the event

Rockville swim and Fitness Center

355 Martins Lane

240-314-8750

Doggie Dip Day

K9 Trailblazers

www.k9trailblazers.com

Leashed dogs can go on planned hikes with othe dog lovers.

Please check out the website for planned hikes

Pet Friendly Restaurants

Some of these events are all Seasonal options for your pets

The Beach House

601 Wise Ave Dundalk, MD

410-388-0630

Bring your dog to the outside deck. Come by boat or car.

Order the 2 hotdogs and fries for your doggie treat.

The Jetty

201 Wells Cove Rd

Grasonville, MD

410-827-4959 Exit 42

Enjoy lunch with a beautiful view of the Chesapeake Bay. Bring your dog to the outside deck. Come by boat or car.

Come see Rob Fayhe and Rick Mascari play at the Jetty. Please check the schedule.

Potomac Riverboat Company

703-684-0580

www.potomacriverboatco.com

Boat is docked at

3 Cameron ST, Alexandria, VA

behind the

Torpedo Facotory Art Center

Weekly cruises along the Potamac River, turns around at the National Harbor

Thursdays 7pm and 8 pm through Sept 3

Larger dogs stay on the front level

Smaller dogs are carried up the staircase to the second level

Tour Guide points out major landmarks and dissusses area history

Cost - $15.00 - Dogs ride Free !

Reservations not required but recommended

Bring water dish and dogs must be leashed

Larry's Lounge

1836 18th StNW, DC

Take your dog to Happy Hour !