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With a few minor tweaks, you can make sure your dog park remains a healthy experience for all, even during a pandemic!

By Pet Pro Supply Co. Featured Dog Park Expert,

Mimi Marler

Marketing Manager at PlayCore, owners of BarkPark Dog Park Equipment

This article is a part of a larger Pet Pro Supply Co. series on Dog Parks. See the list of articles below:

The world looks a LOT different after the COVID-19 pandemic broke out. We have all felt the impact of this terrible virus and our lives will be forever changed. As good citizens we are all doing our part to make sure we are not spreading the virus; we are wearing masks, washing our hands, and isolating ourselves. 

As the world has started to adjust to our “new normal,” one thing hasn’t changed: we still desire to interact and socialize with our friends and neighbors.

Science believes that transmission of the virus outside in fresh air is rare, and so the great outdoors has now become quite the popular meeting space; it allows communities to safely come back together. For this reason, and because pet adoptions soared as a result of the pandemic, dog parks are now more popular than ever.

However, it is very important that additional safety measures are implemented in dog parks to account for the virus.

Of course, the first place you need to look to is local ordinances and making sure you are adhering to community guidelines. Other things to consider are signage,…

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