Ashland Bark Park

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Where will 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 is underway with the target date of first week of June, 2026.

Q: What will the hours be and year round?
A: Dawn to dusk - year round 

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

Q: Will any taxpayers money be used? 
A: Part of funding will come from the capital budget and for ongoing maintenance we will share town resources with other non profits and fundraising.

Q: May people/dogs from other towns attend?
A: Yes

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

Q: What identification tags will be required?  
A: Yes, your dog should be up-to-date on vaccinations and have associated dog tags. 

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

Q: Do you have a website?  How can I learn more about The Ashland Bark Park?
A: Yes, we have a website - www.ashlandbarkpark.org where we have updates on events, fundraisers and other information.

Q: May I bring my children?  
A: Children under 15 years old ARE NOT allowed inside the park due to safety reasons.

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.  Do you have meetings?  
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 will the dog park be?
A: The dog park will be approx .46 acres.With 16 parking spots and much of the park will have trees and natural coverage.

Q: Will there be picnic areas in the dog park?
A: No tables will be provided and NO food (human or dog) will be allowed inside the park. 

Q: Will the park provide shaded areas?
A: Yes, there will be natural shading provided by trees.

Q: Will there be separate areas for different size dogs?
A: Yes, the park with have a section for large dogs (17,000sft)  and a section for small dogs (2500sft.