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Dog Park Fees and Registration

Although the concept of organized dog parks has been around since the 1980’s, it has been much more recent that city park systems have accepted the challenge of developing safe, easily accessible, and FUN recreation centers for “man’s best friend”. As a result of the relatively new placement within the P&R budget, fees for the Durham Dog Park are required to help alleviate costs associated with park operation and expansion; i.e. waste disposal bags, water lines, fencing and maintenance. Your Dogapalooza Tag will allow your pet access to existing and future Dogapalooza Dog Parks.

Please note: Fees are not prorated, and are valid for the City of Durham’s fiscal year, July 1 through June 30.

Fee Schedule:
City of Durham residents:
   $12/year for first dog
   $10/year for each additional dog
Non Durham city residents:
   $20/year for first dog
   $18/year for each additional dog

Registration By Mail:
  • Complete the Dogapalooza Application
  • Read and sign the waiver
  • Attach a copy of your pets current immunization and fecal record
  • Check that you have a current Durham County Animal license
  • Determine your fee(s)from the above schedule
  • Complete a check made payable to the City of Durham, mail to:
    City of Durham
    Parks & Recreation Department
    101 City Hall Plaza
    Durham, NC 27701
    Attention: Dog Park
If all requirements are met, your Dogapalooza Tag(s) will be mailed to you within 10 working days from receipt.

Registration in Person:
Dogapalooza Tags may be purchased at the City of Durham’s Parks & Recreation Department during normal business hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The offices are located at:
400 Cleveland St
Durham, NC
560-4355
If all requirements are met, your Dogapalooza Tag(s) will be issued directly.

Lost Tags
Lost tags will be replaced for a $5 fee