Dog Park Registration

Durham Parks and Recreation has multiple dog parks, which offer a safe and controlled environment for dogs and their owners. The dog parks provide access to open space for off-leash play and socialization.

All dogs MUST be registered with DPR annually. To ensure that we provide a healthy environment for all participants, we have adopted the vaccination requirements recommended by the American Animal Hospital Association. All dogs are required to have the following vaccinations before being issued a dog park tag: rabies, distemper/parvo, bordetella, and a negative fecal exam. We also accept titer results in lieu of vaccinations except for rabies (state law). Vaccinations must be current, and not due to expire within 30 days.

When these requirements are met, a DPR dog park tag is assigned. All dogs must wear their current dog park tag while playing in the park.

Online registration is available at DPRPlayMore.org. After registering, vaccination records and liability waiver must be emailed to durhamdogpark@durhamnc.gov. See website for complete instructions, or call (919) 560-4355 for more information.

Registration can also be done in person at 400 Cleveland Street, or by mail to:

Durham Parks and Recreation

Attn: Dog Parks

101 City Hall Plaza

Durham, NC 27701