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News: The Bark Yard at Parma Town Park

Date Published Author
4/4/2025 12:00:00 AM  Tom Venniro 

Welcome to The Bark Yard at Parma Town Park!

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Get ready to unleash the fun! The Bark Yard at Parma Town Park is a brand-new, off-leash dog park designed to provide a safe, playful, and enriching space for dogs and their owners to enjoy the outdoors together.

Location: 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Rd. - Best accessed via the South Park Entrance off Route 259

This fully fenced-in, 1-acre dog park is thoughtfully designed with two separate play areas:
  • Large Dog Area: ~¾ acre
  • Small Dog Area: ~¼ acre


Features & Amenities

  • Expansive open space with mature shade trees 
  • Eight dog-friendly play equipment obstacles
  • Seven dog waste stations
  • Four benches for owners to relax
  • A lighted pavilion with tables, perfect for personal items, taking a break or, socializing with fellow dog lovers
Whether you're tossing a ball, training your pup, or just enjoying the company of other community members, The Bark Yard is a tail-wagging good time for all.


Registration and Access

The Bark Yard is proudly operated in partnership with the Monroe County Dog Park System.
To use the facility, you must be registered through the Monroe County Dog Park program.

Click here for more information or to complete your registration

Registration requires proof of vaccinations and a nominal $24 annual fee. Once registered, you'll receive an access control badge, giving you entry to The Bark Yard and all other Monroe County Dog Parks. Please complete registration before visiting with your dog(s).


Rules & Regulations

  • Hours of operation: 7:00 a.m. to dusk (this changes with the season)
  • Each dog visiting must be a registered member of the Monroe County Dog Parks.
  • Entrance will only be allowed to those in possession of a valid Monroe County Dog Parks swipe card, tag for each dog and paper copy of their permit(s). 
  • Dogs must wear their up-to-date Monroe County Dog Parks tag.
  • All people entering the dog park must have completed an acknowledgment of the Rules.
  • If you feel you, your dog(s), or others are in any danger or are injured while using the dog park, contact law enforcement and emergency services. 
Click here to view a full list of Dog Park Rules & Regulations


Community-Built, Community-Proud

This park was built primarily through the efforts of our internal team, with tremendous support from our community. We gratefully acknowledge New York State and NYS Assembly Member Josh Jensen (134th District) for providing $50,000 in member item funding to support this project.


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