Please remember--young children, food/treats for dogs, and dog toys are unsafe in the dog park area. Unfortunately, day 2 has not been as fantastic as day 1 because of the rules being broken. We were unable to enter the park.

I have to agree with Keith. The rules at this park need to be enforced. There will always be issues with the opening of a new facility like this, but this park is quite small and will probably not accommodate all the people and dogs that would want to use it especially if the rules aren't enforced. The second day we were there an improperly socialized pit bull triggered a fight among several dogs in one corner of the park. Quite a few of the dogs I saw were not neutered, and a few owners were not very diligent at cleaning up the "mess".

I can't imagine there is a dog park police? If you saw people blatantly ignoring the rules, why didn't you say something to them about the rules?

I think that this park is a wonderful addition to the city and thank all of the people who worked so hard to make it possible for the rest of us. Instead of complaining to a blog, I have been and will continue to lend my help by speaking up when I see people breaking the rules. If I want to use the park, I recognize that I need to take responsibility in making sure it is used properly. I invite others to join me in doing the same!

I guess the police should be called when people break the "rules." But will they do anything in such a "low priority" matter considering all the criminal activity that goes on in this city? I guess when an aggresive un-neutered dog bites someone's dog or child and someone gets sued the city will close the park and ruin things for those that do follow the rules. Too, too bad.

Why do people have to be so negative? The dog park in Canton has been open for 6 years without major incident. Instead of wasting your time posting complaints here, I suggest that you go to the park and help out, like the rest of us who are enjoying it.

I wish the park was 1) bigger and 2) and had one area for small dogs and one area for larger ones.

....To have a small dog area, more money needs to be raised, so I suggest for Mike to contact the dog park volunteers to offer to head up that effort.

My husband and I have been to the dog park several times with our small chihuahua/scottie Tequila. We decided to take our older dog Lucy with us last night and tonight. Last night she did great. We know how she is at first so we try to keep her away from the other dogs. Once she gets used to the area we allow her to go run and play. This afternoon when we took her a dog ran right up to her and started nudging her. She growled and tried to get away. This pitbull mix had her pinned between a rock at the top of the hill and my husband and I. He grabbed her by the neck and started shaking her. My husband had to pick her up by her collar and give her to me and the owner eventually came over and grabbed his dog. He didn't even say that he was sorry. I was worried that Lucy was hurt and bleeding. A simple apology would have sufficed. My youngest Tequila is only 6 pounds. Lucy is 25 but still on the small size. Thank God Lucy is bigger and was okay. I don't know what would have happened if he would have grabbed Tequila. I'm sure that she would have been very badly hurt.

I don't know what a solution could be for this. I'm not really complaining. Just worried about the little dogs in the park that get harrassed by the bigger dogs. Please be watch your aggressive dog.

I also had an incident at the dog park after I confronted someone for not picking up after their puppy. I got a bunch of attitude b/c apparently the waste was too gooey to pick up rather than more solid. I couldn't make them pick it up, so it got a little heated. The rules needs to be enforced or this is never going to work. Poor planning on initial rules enforcement. Let's hope for better in the future

I think this would be a great place for a Bean play date.
Chi-Chi is 4 paws in! Just name the date and time.

In my earlier comment I specifically said there would be issues at any facility that just opened. That's to be expected. The park is very nice but quite small making it necessary that every owner be especially considerate and attentive. I use a dog park in Howard county that is a vast park with stringent rules and there are county parks employees who do monitor the area. But again this is a huge park compared to Locust Point and some things can be ignored. I don't feel that I or any other owner should be confronting people over every issue. If I see a dog being abused or feel my dog is threatened you will definitely see and hear me. We all need to be well informed as to the rules and at this point I don't think that's the case. But given time this should improve. This park is a great resource and if everyone works hard at being considerate, it and other parks to come will succeed.

Just to add some comments to the concerns already posted... All dogs that will use the Locust Point Dog Park will have to have a "permit". It is a tag that is issued by the City. The cost is $20 per year. To get the "permit", you will need to register your dog in Baltimore City. Bring your proof of Rabies shots, neutered and proof of address. To register your dog it is a $10 fee per year. The permits can be purchased at BARCS. My understanding is that Animal Control officers will patrol to make sure people are following the rules.
We walk to the dog park every day. Our dog isn't one to always mingle...and we feel it is our responsibility to tell other owners. Some of the neighbors are asking the City to have "small dog only" hours. The park is an asset to the City and our neighborhood.
We hope that all will feel welcome and keep the dog park clean so that all can enjoy.

How did the dog park cost $200,000? The city spent $150,000 to help pay for it, I know now why property taxes are so high in Baltimore. How much does it cost to put up a fence?

Hello,
We had our dogs pixs taken with Santa on November 7 and were wondering when they will be emailed?

Thank you,
Sharon Whitney
loveslife47@hotmail.com