Downs Park Dog Beach
About the Park
Downs Park Dog Beach is currently closed for shore restoration through July. The park features a fenced off-leash area with bay views, scenic trails, and family amenities. When open, the beach is small but popular for dogs to swim and play, though visitors have noted occasional odor issues and debris, with the water untested for human swimming.
Visitors Like
- Fenced off-leash area
- Bay views and scenic trails
- Dogs enjoy swimming
- Family-friendly park
Worth Noting
- Closed until July for maintenance
- Small beach area
- Occasional odor reported
- Trash and debris noted
Park Gallery

Google Reviews
853 reviews
Maria LNon
5 reviewsDog Beach is closed & under maintenance until July for shore restoration
Marcell Winger
6 reviewsfantastic scenery and trail but you can't go in the water :/ still looks lovely!
Kurtis McDowell
49 reviewsThis is my favorite park around Glenn Burnie. Senior trail. Longer loop trail. Bay views. Plenty of seating and a band stand. Group camping area is al...
Adam Tyson
20 reviewsNice park, really good paved walking trails.
Grant W. “G Nick Music” Nicholas
56 reviewsWe don't own a dog but enjoy and appreciate the dog beach. Seeing the excitement of the dogs enjoying the water as well as the owners warms our hearts...
Catherine W
335 reviewsGreat dog beach
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