Ashland Bark Park

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Where is the park be located?
A: We have a wonderful parcel located on Memorial Drive - Parcel #13-138 Memorial Drive(previously known as the MBTA access road)

Q: When will construction begin/when will it be open?
A: Construction was completed and our grand opening/ribbon cutting was on June 16th, 2026.

Q: What are the park hours and year round?
A: Dawn to dusk - and park is open year round. However, The Ashland Bark Park is not open if the parking lot is not plowed.

Q: How was the park be funded?
A: The funding was covered in part by the The Stanton Grant and the Ashland Community Preservation Commitee (CPC) funds. 

Q: Are any taxpayers money be used? 
A: Ongoing maintenance we will share town resources with other non profits and fundraising.

Q: May people with their dogs from other towns attend?
A: Yes - but children even with adults present must be 10yrs or older.

Q: Is there a process to register to attend or just come?
A: No registration or signup needed to come to the park. However, dogs are required to be wearing current license tags.

Q: What identification tags are required?  
A: Yes, your dog needs be up-to-date on vaccinations and have associated dog tags to visit our park. 

Q: I am disabled, is the park be ADA compliant?  
A: Yes

Q: How can I learn more about The Ashland Bark Park?
A: Follow us on Facebook, we have 3 group pages.
        1) Our main page for all park social media - https://www.facebook.com/AshlandBarkPark
        2) Ashland Bark Par Private Group - www.facebook.com/groups/ashlandbarkpark/
        3) Friends of Ashland Bark Park - Open Group - For community, businesses etc. to openly ask questions to other dog                  owners etc. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1093898112076625

Q: May I bring my children?  
A: Children under 10 years old ARE NOT allowed inside the park - due to safety reasons even with adults present.

Q: How can company donations be done?
A: One way is through Benevity.com. Your employer may provide matching through "gift" matching which would require you filling out and submitting a matching form provided by your employer and there is also direct Corporate Donatation as well. 

Q: How/where can I donate?
A: Donations are welcome via Venmo and we also take cash and check.







Q: I would like to volunteer in some capacity. How can I do that?
A: Our Bark Park Subcommittee will be managing Park Steward signup via signup genius and we will always need help in that capacity. More members are welcome on the subcommittee as well, for fundraising and other activities. Email us: abpsubcommittee@gmail.com

Q: How big is the dog park?
A: The dog park is approx .46 acres.With 16 parking spots and much of the park has shading by  trees and natural coverage.

Q: Are there picnic areas in the dog park?
A: No tables are provided, because NO food (human or dog) is allowed inside the park. 

Q: Does your park provide shaded areas?
A: Yes, we have shaded areas by trees as well as a gazebo.

Q: Do you have separate areas for different size dogs?
A: Yes, we have a section for large dogs (17,000sft)  and a section for small dogs (2500sft).

Any questions we haven't covered, feel free to reach out to us.