Data journal · Updated 2026-08-07
Dog Park Statistics 2026
Journalists, researchers, and local editors: this is the citable hub for U.S. dog park counts and amenity rates from Doggie Park Near Me. We track 6,272 parks across 3,757 cities — with fencing, water, small-dog areas, and more.
National amenity rates
Share of all listed U.S. dog parks with each amenity confirmed in our database.
| Amenity | Parks | Share |
|---|---|---|
Fully fenced Secure boundary listed as fully fenced | 3,264 | 52.0% |
Water access Drinking water, splash features, or water stations | 1,680 | 26.8% |
Small-dog area Separate section for small or shy dogs | 2,002 | 31.9% |
Agility equipment Ramps, tunnels, weave poles, or similar | 374 | 6.0% |
Off-leash Listed as permitting off-leash use inside the park | 5,724 | 91.3% |
Key findings you can quote
- Only 52.0% of U.S. dog parks are listed as fully fenced — containment is far from universal.
- Just 26.8% list water access, and 31.9% have a small-dog area.
- Agility equipment is rare: 6.0% of parks (374 sites).
- Texas has the most parks (495); Vermont leads per capita (54.3 per million residents).
Top 10 states by park count
Full rankings →| # | State | Parks | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 495 | 15.6 |
| 2 | California | 479 | 12.2 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 271 | 20.8 |
| 4 | Ohio | 263 | 22.1 |
| 5 | Washington | 260 | 32.5 |
| 6 | Illinois | 245 | 19.3 |
| 7 | North Carolina | 244 | 21.8 |
| 8 | Virginia | 230 | 25.9 |
| 9 | Michigan | 223 | 22.0 |
| 10 | New York | 208 | 10.4 |
Methodology
Counts come from the Doggie Park Near Me production database of public and privately listed dog parks in the United States. Amenity flags are derived from structured fields (fenced_status, feature_tags). A park may have multiple amenities.
Per-capita state figures use Census-linked population fields in our state analytics table. City amenity quality rankings are published separately on Best Dog Park Cities 2026. For the full story of how the directory is built — sources, verification limits, and known gaps — see Data & Methods.
Media contact: cite “Doggie Park Near Me, Dog Park Statistics 2026, accessed 2026-08-07” and link to https://doggieparknearme.com/stats. For custom cuts (metro, amenity × state), use the contact form.
FAQ
How many dog parks are in the United States?
Doggie Park Near Me currently lists 6,272 dog parks across the United States in 3,757 cities (data as of 2026-08-07).
What percentage of dog parks are fully fenced?
52.0% of listed parks (3,264) are marked fully fenced in our database.
Which state has the most dog parks?
Texas leads with 495 parks.
Which state has the best dog park access per capita?
Vermont leads with 54.3 parks per million residents.
How often is this data updated?
Park and amenity counts refresh from our production database. This page revalidates daily. Cite the date shown below when quoting figures.