Dogs must be on a leash
in Palmer Park at all times.

The only place where dogs can run free and unleashed is within the Palmer Park Dog Park. It is open for all if you follow the City of Detroit’s guidelines. Please DO NOT bring aggressive dogs to the Dog Park. You are responsible for your dog’s behavior. Your dog must be under your control at all times.
Please click here for pet & people SAFETY GUIDELINES

The Palmer Park Dog Park is located at 1655 W. Seven Mile Road, Detroit 48203, west of the 12 Precinct Police Station (where there is free parking) and east of Pontchartrain Blvd. There is no parking on Seven Mile Road or on the grass.

Palmer Park Doggie Fashion Parade
& Howl-O-Ween Party
Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024
2 - 4 pm

Click here to Register your dog for the parade: bit.ly/DogFashionParade
Please read here for SAFETY GUIDELINES
Read more about the DOGGIE FASHION PARADE & HOWL-O-WEEN PARTY

Location: Palmer Park Dog Park, 1655 W. 7 Mile Rd., Detroit 48203. Free parking at the 12th Precinct Detroit Police Station lot at 1441 W. Seven Mile Road.

Join us at this event: Prizes will be awarded to all pets for showing up for fun, as well as special awards for creative costumes, fur coats, and good behavior! Every pooch is a winner. Trick or Treat Doggie bags will be provided to fill with treats that will be given out and free refreshments available for our pets' humans. 

REGISTER IN ADVANCE: To save time at the event, please Pre-Register your dogs at bit.ly/DogFashionParade

Requirements: All dogs must be on a 5 ft. non-retractable or shorter leash, well-fitting collars with ID tag, and under full control of an adult at all times. No aggressive dogs or dogs in heat. More guidelines

For more info: Email info@palmerparkunleashed.com

Sign up to volunteer (help decorate the area, hand out treats, serve as parade Marshalls, set up, etc. needed): DogFashionParade.eventbrite.com

New Dog Park in Palmer Park!

The Palmer Park Dog Park opened on National Dog Day, Aug. 26, 2023. It is open everyday from 8 am-10 pm (or sunrise through sunset). The Palmer Park Unleashed Dog Park Committee (PPU) is comprised of members of numerous neighborhoods surrounding and near Palmer Park. PPU is an ad-hoc committee of People for Palmer Park, and partner with the City of Detroit and the general canine-loving community. It was formed to help create a Dog Park in Palmer Park. Contact us to volunteer and join us!

Our special events and community engagement programs are supported by The Kresge Foundation and KIP:D+ partners, Michigan Community Resources and Co.act Detroit.

Dog Park Survey Results

The new Palmer Park Dog Park was built by the City of Detroit during the spring and summer of 2023 in a location just south of Seven Mile Road, west of the 12 Precinct Detroit Police Station and east of Pontchartrain Drive. This was described in the 2022 community survey as Option #1.

The City of Detroit, in conjunction with People for Palmer Park/Palmer Park Unleashed Task Force, held a survey for the new Palmer Park Dog Park from September 10-30, 2022. 

The survey provided participants with the opportunity to vote on two proposed locations for the new park. In total, 554 respondents participated in the survey. Nearly 80 percent of the respondents were from the Detroit area (as self-reported by zip code).

  • 79% ALL respondents were Detroit residents 

  • 57% ALL respondents live within 1 mile of Palmer Park 

  • 52% of ALL respondents chose Option 1 

  • 61% of DETROITERS Chose Option 1, which is located west of the 12th Precinct Police Station and the new bandshell from the State Fairgrounds and east of Pontchartrain and 7 mile.

     

    For more survey results, click here.

Past Events

  • Doggie Health & Wellness Fair

    April 2022

    Michigan Humane & Partners Provide Vaccination, Chipping & Licensing for 300 Dogs! Presentations, dog vendors & free gifts! Read more

  • Doggie Fashion Parade at ScaryFest

    October 2022 & 2023

    The Doggie Fashion Parade & Contest at ScaryFest was a Halloween celebration for all with great costumes and treats! Read more

  • Motown with Mutts

    September 2022

    Music, ice cream for pets and people, treats, camaraderie, and an opportunity to explore and learn about planning the new dog park!
    Read more