We are lucky in the Seacoast to have a few great dog parks to enjoy with our favorite pups. Dog parks are a great place for our pups to play unleashed and meet new friends! Not sure about how dog parks work or if your dog is ready for one? Check out our etiquette and rules tips at the bottom of this story.
Big bonus: Dog parks in the Seacoast are FREE!
Dog park locations are listed alphabetically:
Know of a dog park in the Seacoast we're missing? Let me know and we will add it to our list!
Updated July 10, 2023
Friendly Pets Dog Park
40 Concord Rd, Lee
7 am - dusk
What we love about Friendly Pets Dog Park: Friendly Pets is a pet store that has two locations in the Seacoast, with the other in Exeter, but the Lee location includes a 25,000 square foot dog park. Dogs and their owners can play, exeercise and socialize.
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Live Free and Run Dog Park
4 Frontage Road, Kingston
7 am - dusk
What we love about Live Free and Run Dog Park: A dog park that is run by local volunteers, this area is fenced in and has special events throughout the year. While we love this park, it is noteworthy that children under 8 are not allowed and you must register for a park tag prior to playing.
Longhill Dog Park
42 Longhill Road, Dover
April 1 - September 30th: 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
October 1 - March 31st: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
What we love about Live Free and Run Dog Park: This dog park is located at the Longhill Memorial Park.
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Peirce Island
Portsmouth
What we love about Peirce Island: Dogs are welcome off-leash at a number of areas on the island. Here is a map of the off-leash areas. Areas are marked with signage.
South Mill Pond
340 Parrot Avenue
Portsmouth
What we love about South Mill Pond: There is a fenced in area and non-fenced off-leash are for your pups to run about.
Seacoast dog park tips
Follow the rules! Typical dog park rules include:
- Dogs must be spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccines and shots, and supervised at all times.
- Clean up after your pooch! No one wants to step in that mess.
- Know your dog: If you have a dog that has shown aggression toward other animals, children, or adults, it's best to leave them at home.
- Taking your kids? Supervise them closely! Let them know that running and loud play aren't a good idea around dogs they don't know well, and teach them how to approach a dog to pet it.
- Don't bring your lunch. It only invites begging and aggressive behaviors.
- Be polite and considerate of other park users. Common sense prevails!
Read more about dog park etiquette from the Whole Dog Journal.
We hope this list of dog parks in the Seacoast helps you find some fun places for your family to explore with your dogs. Now get the whole family — even the four-legged members — out to play!
