Beverly Dog Park

The Beverly Dog Park Committee formed in the fall of 2009 as a subcommittee of the Beverly Parks and Recreation Commission.

Founding members Ilene MacDonald (2009-2013), Tina McManus (2009-2012), Linda Davis (2009-present), Paula Powers (2009-present), Erinn Powers (2009-present), Clarice Grima  (2009-2014) and Florence Cenci (2009-present) along with a dedicated group of volunteers and founding members spent more than a year canvassing local neighborhoods to seek support for a dog park and searched for potential city-owned and private land that could be used for an off leash area.

Plans for a dog park progressed quickly in December 2010 after Mayor Bill Scanlon proposed four potential sites during a public hearing. The committee, with the approval of the Parks and Recreation Commission, chose to pursue our current location, a one-acre site owned by Beverly Airport.  The site was ideal due to its access to airport parking, shade, enough land for a small dog and large dog area, and the fact that the land didn’t abut a neighborhood or existing park.

In March 2011 the Beverly Airport Commission unanimously approved the use of the l

and as a dog park and to allow the Parks and Recreation Commission to manage it. The city cleared the land in the late spring and volunteers helped to clean up the site in order to have a grand opening in late October 2011.

Special thanks to the founding members, volunteers, and city employees who helped make the dog park possible.

The Beverly Dog Park officially opened on Saturday, October 29, 2011. The park is located near the Beverly Airport off LP Henderson Road (click here for directions). The park, open to Beverly residents only. Beverly dog owners must have a dog park tag to use the dog park.  Registered dog owners are eligible to receive a free tag. To obtain this tag, click here. Dog owners must abide by the dog Park Rules.

The Beverly Dog Park relies on the support of the community and hosts several fundraising events through out the year. We hope to see you at our next event!

For more information on our fundraising efforts, please see our event page. We would like to give special thanks to Lifestyle pets for their generous donations and invaluable information on largest dog breed dog directory and electricfencesfordogs.com for their free electric dog fence installation, which helps keep our pets safe on our 25 acre resort.

1. Dog Park is open to Beverly residents only.

2. Dogs must wear official Beverly Dog Park tags on their collars in order to enter the park. Failure to do so may result in a monetary citation.

3.  In order to receive a Beverly Dog Park tag, eligible dogs must:

•  have a current Beverly dog license

• have a current rabies vaccination tag

• be spayed or neutered

• be at least six months old, and

• be parasite free and healthy

Applications are available by emailing beverlydogpark@gmail.com. Tags are free and issued by the Dog Park Committee. Replacement tags will be issued at a cost of $5.

4. Children under the age of 10 years of age will NOT be allowed to enter the dog park. Children ages 10-17 must be under adult (age 18+) supervision at all times while inside the Dog Park. Proof of age may be requested at any time.

5. Dogs must remain leashed until they enter the double-gated holding area. Remove leash once inside the holding area upon arrival and reattach in this area prior to leaving the park.

6. Dog Park Hours: Dawn to Dusk (This is for the safety of the dog park users)

7. Owners must maintain effective verbal control & always be able to see their dogs when off leash.

8. Owners MUST IMMEDIATELY remove a problem dog from park WITHOUT DEBATE. Aggressive dogs may be banned from the dog park per Animal Control Officer discretion. Problem behavior includes, but is not limited to, aggression such as attacking, drawing blood, threatening, and bothering dogs and people.

9. Use biodegradable bags to pick up dog waste. These bags are available at stations within the dog park. Owners must pick up after their dogs every time and dispose of the waste properly.

10. Owners are personally liable for any damages or injury their dogs inflict.

11. Each person is limited to three (3) dogs.

12. Sick or injured dogs shall not be allowed in the park.

13.  Use of off-leash area is at own risk to you and your dogs. Please secure your vehicle. The city is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

14. Dogs prohibited from digging in park areas. If your dog digs a hole, fill it before you leave.

15. No eating allowed by owners and dogs (i.e., no treats for training) at any time while in park. No beverages to be consumed by owners while in the park.

16. We would appreciate it if you did not smoke within the park due to it being a fire hazard and a safety concern. Any smoking paraphernalia must be removed from the park after use. Any items left behind will be deemed as littering which may result in a fine.

17. No large dogs shall be allowed in the small dog enclosures. A large dog is any dog greater than 25 pounds.

18. For safety, owners must keep their hands free (except for leashes) at all times while in the park to ensure proper supervision and control of their dogs.

19. Children’s toys and sporting equipment (i.e., footballs, soccer balls) are prohibited within the fenced area of the park. Dog owners may use a ball or dog toy with their dogs in the back area for fetch.

20. Violators of these rules are subject to penalties and fines under city ordinances.

21. Removal from the Dog Park and revocation of dog park privileges may occur at any time at the discretion of the Animal Control Officer, Beverly Dog Park Committee, and/or the Beverly Parks and Recreation Commission.

Please be advised that per the Beverly City Ordinance, dog owners are responsible to carry their own means of pet waste removal on them.

In Case of Emergency Contact: Dial 911

Report Any Problems To: Animal Control Officer – (978) 605-2361

Beverly Recreation Department – (978) 921-6067

For more information about the park e-mail: dogpark@beverlyma.gov

Dog Park Tags

Where do I get my park tag? 

Please see our Dog Park Tag page for detailed instructions on how to obtain a free tag.

What is required to obtain a dog park tag?

Your dog will need a current Beverly Dog License, proof of rabies vaccination and proof of spay or neuter. 

If I do not live in Beverly, MA, can I still obtain a dog park tag?

At this time, the dog park is open to Beverly residents only.  

Using The Park

Are children allowed in the dog park?

For the safety of children, children 10-17 years of age are permitted at the dog park, with an adult. Children under 10 are not permitted in the dog park.

Is smoking permitted at the dog park?

No, smoking is NOT permitted at the dog park.

Are Chuckits permitted at the dog park?

Yes, they are. We do ask that all stick, chuckit & ball throwing take place at the back of the park to avoid people & dogs being struck by flying objects.

How can I donate to the park? 

If you would like to donate to  Beverly Dog Park, please see our donation page with full details. 

Who do I inform when an incident occurs at the park?

If you have a safety issue that needs addressed please follow these steps:

1) If it is a safety emergency (if a person or dog is seriously hurt or in immediate danger of being seriously hurt) please call 911.

2) If it is a safety issue (you are able to extract yourself from the situation and get to safety) please try to get a license plate number and make/model of the car for the person who owns the offending dog (or for the offending person), and send it to beverlydogpark@gmail.com with a description of the incident.

Do NOT try to deal with an aggressive person or dog yourself. Just leave the park and be safe.

How old does my dog need to be to play in the park? 

Your dog needs to be at least six months old and spayed or neutered to play in the park.

Is there a restriction on the breed of dog allowed in the park?

There is no restriction on the breed of dog allowed in the park.  Just make sure your dog gets along with other dogs.

When can owners bring their dog to the park?

The park is open year round, from dusk until dawn.

Do owners have to be in the play area with their dog? 

Yes!  If you bring your dog to play in the park, make sure you are in the fenced-in play area!