Project Overview

In response to demand for an additional dog park on the City’s west side, Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation has been piloting a pop-up dog park at Veterans Memorial Park Field #4 and collecting feedback from residents and park users. To provide feedback, please take a moment to complete the Community Survey (Spring 2026) below.

The Veterans Memorial Park Pop-Up Dog Park is back for its second season, open Nov. 20, 2025–March 2027 at ballfield No. 4 (northeast corner near Dexter Avenue). This temporary, fenced-in space offers dogs a safe place to run, play, and socialize off leash. The pop-up park is free and open to the public—come enjoy some tail-wagging fun this winter and beyond! The City anticipates a community engagement process in late summer 2026 to explore the possibility of a permanent dog park at Veterans Memorial Park.


Spring Pop-Up Event: Friday, April 17, 2026

Join us for a tail-wagging good time at the pop-up dog park! We’ve got plenty to get your pup’s tail wagging — pup cups from Washtenaw Dairy, a dog bandana decorating station, tennis balls galore, beginner obstacles and a few paws-itively fun surprises still up our sleeve.

The event will be accessible to everyone, with the addition of ADA parking spaces, an accessible walking mat, and ADA compliant restrooms.

Bring your furry best friend and come sniff out the fun!

The first pop-up took place in the summer of 2024. For more information on the survey results from this pop-up, please see Community Engagement tab below.

Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation has been conducting community engagement to collect feedback about the dog park pop-ups. Results from the community engagement will be reported here as they become available.

Summer 2024

  • Community survey results: presentation to Parks Advisory Commission (PAC), video and slides

Spring 2026

  • Community survey is ongoing until April 30th, 2026. Scroll down to take the survey.
  • Pop-up event at the dog park on Friday, April 17, 2026 from 4pm - 6pm. Come say hi!

Summer 2026

  • Community survey will take place in June - August 2026


To provide feedback, please take a moment to complete the Community Survey (Spring 2026) below.

For more information on the pop-up dog park at Veterans Memorial Park, please see the Pop-Up Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

For more information about the City of Ann Arbor's dog parks in general, please visit our Dog Parks page.