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.
2nd Birthday Party & National Dog Day Celebration!
Join us at the Palmer Park Dog Park for a paw-some afternoon filled with fun activities for you and your furry friends.
Let's celebrate the park's 2nd birthday and National Dog Day together! There will be treats, free ice cream and cake for pups and people, and more fun. Don't miss out on this tail-wagging event — see you there! Please RSVP so we have enough treats for everyone!
Please park in the 12th Precinct Police Parking lot and follow the sidewalk on Seven Mile to the Dog Park, which is located west of the parking area. Please do not bring reactive dogs or dogs in heat.
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
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Doggie Health & Wellness Fair
April 2025
Michigan Humane & Partners Provide Vaccination, Chipping & Licensing for 250 Dogs! Presentations, dog vendors & free gifts! Read more
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Doggie Fashion Parade at ScaryFest
October 2022, 2023, 2024
The Doggie Fashion Parade & Contest at ScaryFest was a Halloween celebration for all with great costumes and treats! Read more
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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