1st Birthday Party & National Dog Day Celebration!

Join us on August 25, 2025 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 birthday and National Dog Day together! There will be treats, free ice cream and cake for pups and people, and free hot dogs, pizza and beverages. Don't miss out on this tail-wagging event — see you there! Please RSVP so we have enough treats for everyone!

Enjoy free hot dogs, pizza and beverages from the Pink Flamingo to Go, doggie ice cream from Sweet Paws Creamery, people ice cream from Ice Cream Detroit and doggie cup cakes from Maestros' Dog Haus.

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.