Dog Parks

Bar Harbor

Little Long Pond Leash-Free Area
near Seal Harbor
207-288-3338
This leash free area is a privately owned section of land bordering the Acadia National Park. The off-leash property is located near Seal Harbor on the east side of Long Pond. Pets must be leashed when on Acadia National Park property while accessing the leash-free area.

Harpswell

Pine Grove Park
No address
207-874-8793
Dogs can be off-leash in this park but need to be under direct voice control. People need to make sure they pick up their dog's waste with a plastic bag and throw it away in a trash can.

Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach
No address
24 hours
They do not allow dogs at all from Memorial Day to Labor Day;. You can bring your dog on this beach: be sure to follow the rules regarding times, and be sure to pick up the poop - $ fines if you don't clean up. Seven miles of sandy beaches. Enjoy! Bring your own water and bowl.

Old Orchard Beach Dog Park
Memorial Park on 1st St.
207-934-0860
24 hours
This fenced dog park is open 24 hours a day. It is located in Memorial Park.

Portland

Capisic Pond Park
Capisic Street
207-874-8793
Dogs can be off-leash in this park but need to be under direct voice control. People need to make sure they pick up their dog's waste with a plastic bag and throw it away in a trash can. There is no fenced off-leash area in the park.

Eastern Promenade Park Off-Leash Area
Cutter Street
207-874-8793
Dogs are allowed off-leash under direct voice control during certain hours and only within the perimeter bounded by the Portland House Property, the water side of the Eastern Promenade, and Cutter Street following the curve of the parking lot. Fort Allen Park is not part of the off-leash area. Off-leash play is allowed from April 15 to October 15, from 5am to 9am and from 5pm to 10pm daily. From October 16 through April 14, the off-leash hours are from 5am to 10pm daily.

Hall School Woods
23 Orono Road Portland, Maine
207-874-8793
Dogs can be off-leash in the woods near this school, but need to be under direct voice control. Dogs need to be leashed except for when in this special area. People need to make sure they pick up their dog's waste with a plastic bag and throw it away in a trash can.

Jack School Dog Run
North St. at Washington Ave.
207-874-8793
Dogs can be off-leash in this area, but need to be under direct voice control. The leash free area is located behind Jack School. Dogs need to be leashed except for when in this special area. People need to make sure they pick up their dog's waste with a plastic bag and throw it away in a trash can.

Portland Arts & Technology School Dog Run
196 Allen Avenue
207-874-8793
Dogs can be off-leash in the woods behind this school, but need to be under direct voice control. Dogs need to be leashed except for when in this special area. People need to make sure they pick up their dog's waste with a plastic bag and throw it away in a trash can.

Riverton Park
Riverside Street
207-874-8793
Dogs can be off-leash in this park but need to be under direct voice control. People need to make sure they pick up their dog's waste with a plastic bag and throw it away in a trash can.

University Park
Harvard Street
207-874-8793
Dogs can be off-leash in this park but need to be under direct voice control. People need to make sure they pick up their dog's waste with a plastic bag and throw it away in a trash can.

Valley Street Park
Valley St.
207-874-8793
Dogs can be off-leash in this park but need to be under direct voice control. People need to make sure they pick up their dog's waste with a plastic bag and throw it away in a trash can.

West End Cemetery
Vaughn Street
dawn to dusk
10 acres fenced, handicap access, poop-bags, trees, parking, trashcans. Nice walking trail, flat terrain, trees, shade - a wonderful place for pets and pet lovers to bring their dogs. Completely fenced; plenty of peacefully frolicking dogs; bring your own water and bowls.