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.
Doggie Health & Wellness Fair
Saturday, June 22, 2024 • 12-4 pm
Click here to read about last year’s HEALTH FAIR
Please read here for SAFETY GUIDELINES
Location: Outside the Palmer Park Community House & Splash Park, 1121 Merrill Plaisance, Detroit 48203. Free parking.
Join us for: Free vaccinations, health checks, licensing and chipping for 300 dogs from the Michigan Humane and partners. Plus pet vendors, doggie goodie bags, giveaways, Yoga with Dogs, music, food trucks, demonstrations, workshops, pet fostering & adoption info, and much more.
Palmer Park Dog Park is opened: All dogs must have a City of Detroit license to use the Palmer Park Dog Park — get one at the Fair.
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
VOLUNTEER to help at the event! Sign up at palmerparkdogfair2024.eventbrite.com
Workshops & Demonstrations throughout the day at the Fair! Read more about last year’s workshops. Updated schedule TBA.
Be a sponsor, presenter, vendor: Email info@palmerparkunleashed.com
New Dog Park opens 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. We meet regularly on Zoom. Email us for the link to 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 2022
Michigan Humane & Partners Provide Vaccination, Chipping & Licensing for 300 Dogs! Presentations, dog vendors & free gifts! Read more
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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
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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