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Dog-friendly places and events in Montgomery, MD

Potomac Pack lists 119 dog-friendly places in Montgomery, MD. 27 have a dog rule confirmed by the venue, and the rest are labeled Unconfirmed until we hear from the venue. Listings include places in Bethesda, Rockville, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Potomac and Germantown. 17 upcoming dog events are listed.

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Dog rules confirmed by the venue

These 27 places have told us, or state on their own site, where dogs are allowed. Confirm the current rule with the venue before you go.

  • 7 Locks Brewing (Brewery, Rockville)
    Official taproom FAQ: "Are we dog friendly? Yes! We allow well behaved and leashed pets in our taproom." Children also welcome, no kitchen, outside food allowed, food trucks Thu-Sat 4-8 PM.
  • Brookeville Beer Farm (Brewery, Brookeville)
    Official FAQ: "We are family & pet friendly! All pets must be put on a leash." Farm brewery with brick-oven pizza.
  • Silver Branch Brewing Lagerhaus & Biergarten (Brewery, Silver Spring)
    Official page: "Dogs Allowed Outside. Dogs are welcome outside in our Biergarten and Patio." Steps from the Silver Spring Metro.
  • Waredaca Brewing Company (Brewery, Laytonsville)
    Official FAQ: "All well behaved, leashed dogs are welcome on the farm... limit them to the patio and orchard area. By law, no dogs are allowed in the tasting room or brewery." Open Thu-Sun.
  • Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company (Brewery, Olney)
    Official group-events page lists the Barn as "dogs outside only". BringFido and a taproom directory report leashed dogs at outdoor tables and the Corral, not in the taproom or tents. Confirm exact areas with the brewery.
  • The Urban Winery of Silver Spring (Winery, Silver Spring)
    Official page: "Dogs are always welcome on our patio." Yappy Hour with your pet every Tuesday evening in warm months.
  • MoCo's Founding Farmers (Restaurant, Potomac)
    Official FAQ: "Our outdoor patios allow dogs. We're pet friendly and will happily host furry friends of any size as long as they are leashed, get along with other dogs, are not barking excessively, or intruding on other guest experiences."
  • Hickory Grove Park Dog Park (Park, North Potomac)
    Montgomery Parks official dog park. Acquired in 2025 and described as the tenth Montgomery Parks dog park. Hours sunrise to sunset. Dog park users assume all risk and handlers are responsible for their dogs, see posted rules at https://montgomeryparks.org/activities/dog-parks/.
  • Columbia Park Dog Park (Park, Burtonsville)
    Montgomery Parks official dog park. Accessible dog park inside a 25-acre park renovated in 2024. Dog park users assume all risk and handlers are responsible for their dogs, see posted rules at https://montgomeryparks.org/activities/dog-parks/.
  • Olney Manor Recreational Park Dog Park (Park, Olney)
    Montgomery Parks official dog park. Dog park beside a playground added in 2025. Dog park users assume all risk and handlers are responsible for their dogs, see posted rules at https://montgomeryparks.org/activities/dog-parks/.
  • Piedmont Woods Park Dog Park (Park, Clarksburg)
    Montgomery Parks official dog park. Dog park with shaded seating plus paved and natural-surface trails. Dog park users assume all risk and handlers are responsible for their dogs, see posted rules at https://montgomeryparks.org/activities/dog-parks/.
  • Bottleworks Lane Park Dog Run (Park, Silver Spring)
    Montgomery Parks official dog park. Dog run in a one-acre downtown Silver Spring park. Hours sunrise to sunset. Dog park users assume all risk and handlers are responsible for their dogs, see posted rules at https://montgomeryparks.org/activities/dog-parks/.
  • Montgomery Avenue Dog Run (Park, Bethesda)
    Montgomery Parks official dog park. 0.31-acre temporary dog run in downtown Bethesda (acquired 2025, interim use). Dog park users assume all risk and handlers are responsible for their dogs, see posted rules at https://montgomeryparks.org/activities/dog-parks/.
  • Wheaton Regional Park Dog Park (Park, Wheaton)
    Montgomery Parks official dog park. Dog park inside the 538-acre regional park (Brookside Gardens, carousel, trails nearby). Dog park users assume all risk and handlers are responsible for their dogs, see posted rules at https://montgomeryparks.org/activities/dog-parks/.
  • Ridge Road Recreational Park Dog Park (Park, Germantown)
    Montgomery Parks official dog park. Enclosed dog play area within a 56-acre recreational park. Dog park users assume all risk and handlers are responsible for their dogs, see posted rules at https://montgomeryparks.org/activities/dog-parks/.
  • Black Hill Regional Park Dog Park (Park, Boyds)
    Montgomery Parks lists a dog park at Black Hill Regional Park on its official dog-park rules page. Confirm the exact dog-park location and hours with Montgomery Parks.
  • Cabin John Regional Park Dog Park (Park, Bethesda)
    Montgomery Parks lists a dog park at Cabin John Regional Park on its official dog-park rules page. Confirm the exact dog-park location and hours with Montgomery Parks.
  • Ellsworth Park Dog Park (Park, Silver Spring)
    Montgomery Parks lists a dog park at Ellsworth Park on its official dog-park rules page. Confirm the exact location and hours with Montgomery Parks.
  • Dewey Park Dog Park (Park, Silver Spring)
    Montgomery Parks lists a dog park at Dewey Park on its official dog-park rules page. Confirm the exact location and hours with Montgomery Parks.
  • Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park Dog Park (Park, Rockville)
    City of Rockville official off-leash dog park, open sunrise to sunset. Dogs must be vaccinated and carry a Rockville license tag, max 2 dogs per handler, separate small and large dog sections, puppies under 4 months, dogs in heat and food or treats are prohibited, handlers 16+. Leash required entering and exiting.
  • RedGate Park Dog Park (Park, Rockville)
    City of Rockville official off-leash dog park, open sunrise to sunset. Dogs must be vaccinated and carry a Rockville license tag, max 2 dogs per handler, separate small and large dog sections, puppies under 4 months, dogs in heat and food or treats are prohibited, handlers 16+. Leash required entering and exiting.
  • Preserve Parkway Dog Park (Park, Rockville)
    City of Rockville official off-leash dog park, open sunrise to sunset. Dogs must be vaccinated and carry a Rockville license tag, max 2 dogs per handler, separate small and large dog sections, puppies under 4 months, dogs in heat and food or treats are prohibited, handlers 16+. Leash required entering and exiting.
  • Kensington Dog Run (Park, Kensington)
    Town of Kensington official dog exercise area, dawn to dusk. Keep dogs in sight and control, max 2 dogs, dogs must be licensed, rabies-current and spayed or neutered if 6 months or older, puppies at least 4 months, leash entering and leaving, no toys other than tennis balls.
  • C&O Canal Towpath at Great Falls (Trail, Potomac)
    NPS C&O Canal NHP pets page: pets are allowed in the park on a leash (6 ft max) and waste must be removed. Pets are not allowed on Billy Goat Trail Section A, the boardwalk to Great Falls, or inside park buildings. Leashed dogs are fine on the towpath.
  • Residence Inn by Marriott Bethesda Downtown (Hotel, Bethesda)
    Official Marriott page: pets welcome, up to 2 pets per room, each up to 50 lbs. Pet fee $20 per night plus a $100 nonrefundable clean fee per stay. Service animals free.
  • Hilton Garden Inn Bethesda Downtown (Hotel, Bethesda)
    Official Hilton page: pets allowed, $75 non-refundable fee per stay, 2 pets max, dogs and cats only, 50 lbs max. Pets cannot be left unattended in rooms (per BringFido).
  • Sheraton Rockville Hotel (Hotel, Rockville)
    Official Marriott page: pets welcome, up to 2 pets per room, each up to 40 lbs, non-refundable $150 pet fee per stay. Service animals welcome without fee.

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