08/13/2026
Hey Dog Park Goers,
We have had some questions and confusion about what each pen is for, so we wanted to clear up the confusion:
Large Pen:
The large dog pen is for dogs over 25lbs. We do understand that smaller dogs do get along with large dogs, but we ask if your dog is under 25lbs that you ask every parent in the park if it is okay for your small dog to come in before entering. Even if your small dog has been to the park before it is important to ask as there will always be different dogs in the pen. If the parents say that their dog does not get along with small dogs, please be respectful and go to the small dog pen. This is for your dogs’ safety.
Small Pen:
The small dog pen is for dogs under 25lbs. We know that sometimes people use the small dog pen when their dog does not get along with other dogs in the large pen, but we ask that if a small dog comes and wants to use the pen, please let them. Remember this is their space and we want to make sure every dog has an opportunity for safe play.
Training Pen:
The training pen is for training purposes. This is the only pen that people can carry treats with them. We ask that if you are not actively training your dog and someone comes up to the pen and wants to use it for training purposes that you leave the pen. We know that this pen gets used for people whose dogs might be overwhelmed in the large dog pen which is acceptable, but we need to remember that the pen is set up for training purposes and if someone wants to use it for such, we need to let them.
These guidelines are so all dogs can have a positive experience at our wonderful park. Please be courteous to other dog parents. We are currently working to update the guidelines and signs so they will be less busy and easier to read. Please read the signs if you are new to the park as they have some good information and read the guidelines on the Bangor Parks and rec site under dog park. It explains the why and how of each guideline as well as a lot of facts and information.
Thank you and as always don’t forget to scoop your p**p!