Parks & Recreation Department

·Canine Recreation
·Fees and Registration
·Rules and Regulations
·Petiquette

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 Durham dog park tag will allow your pet access to existing and future Durham dog parks.

Please note: Fees are valid for the City of Durham’s 2009-2010 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, and are not prorated.

July 1, 2009 - July 31, 2009

City of Durham Residents: $15 per dog
Non Durham city residents: $20 per dog

August 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010

Play More Card holder:
City Resident: $15 per dog
Non-City Resident: $20 per dog

Non-Play More card holder:
City Resident: $17 per dog
Non City Resident: $22 per dog

Registration By Mail

City of Durham
Parks & Recreation Department
101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, NC 27701
Attention: Dog Park

Registration in Person

Durham Dog Park tags may be purchased at the Durham Parks and Recreation Department Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The offices are located at:
400 Cleveland St.
Durham, NC
560-4355

  • Complete the Durham Dog Park Application
  • Read and sign the waiver
  • Attach a copy of your pets current immunization and fecal record
  • Please contact us for fees at (919) 560-4355 ext. 27220 or durhamdogpark@durhamnc.gov
  • Complete a check made payable to the City of Durham
  • Fees may also be paid with cash or credit card (MasterCard, Visa, and Discover)

If all requirements are met, your Durham dog park tag(s) will be issued as soon as possible.

Lost Tags

Lost tags will be replaced for a $5 fee.