Ephrata Unleashed Dog Park

160 Old Mill Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522

Welcome to Ephrata Unleashed Dog Park, a premier canine recreation facility owned by Ephrata Borough. This expansive 40,000-square-foot dog park offers nearly an acre of open space where your four-legged friends can run, play, and socialize in a safe, enclosed environment.

Park Features

Our thoughtfully designed facility includes everything you and your pup need for an enjoyable visit:

• Dual drinking water fountains designed for both humans and dogs to stay hydrated during play
• Ramps and play features that provide fun exploration opportunities and accessibility for dogs of all abilities
• Comfortable benches strategically placed throughout the park, allowing owners to relax while supervising their pets
• Convenient doggie waste stations positioned around the park to help maintain a clean and pleasant environment for all visitors

Park Management

Ephrata Unleashed Dog Park is an official Ephrata Borough park, professionally managed and maintained by the Ephrata Rec Center to ensure a safe, clean, and enjoyable experience for the entire community. The borough’s commitment to excellence means regular upkeep, safety inspections, and ongoing improvements to serve our local dog-owning families.

Whether you’re a longtime resident or just visiting the area, Ephrata Unleashed Dog Park provides the perfect setting for dogs to exercise, socialize, and enjoy the outdoors while their owners connect with fellow pet lovers in our community.

Dog park inquiries, contact Ephrata Borough at 717.738.9222.

 • FOR EMERGENCIES CALL: 911  •  TO REPORT A MAINTENANCE ISSUE CALL: (717) 738-1167 •

Rules & Regulations

Open Dawn to Dusk
NO ATTENDANT ON DUTY

1. USERS OF THIS FACILITY DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK.
2. EPHRATA BOROUGH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INJURIES TO DOGS, THEIR OWNERS/HANDLERS, OR OTHERS THAT USE THE DOG PARK.
3. ALL DOGS MUST BE LEGALLY LICENSED & UP-TO-DATE ON THEIR VACCINATIONS.  DOGS SHALL WEAR A VISIBLE DOG LICENSE & IDENTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES.
4. ALL DOGS MUST BE SPAYED OR NEUTERED. FEMALE DOGS IN HEAT & DOGS THAT ARE SICK ARE NOT PERMITTED.
5. NO DOGS OVER 30 POUNDS PERMITTED IN THE SMALL DOG AREA.
6. AGGRESSIVE DOGS ARE PROHIBITED FROM THIS PARK AND DOGS EXHIBITING AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR OR EXCESSIVE BARKING MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PARK IMMEDIATELY. EXCESSIVE BARKING  IS DEFINED IN §214-3.(3)OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF EPHRATA UNLAWFUL NOISE PROHIBITED AS BARKS CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR INCESSANTLY FOR A PERIOD OF 10 MINUTES OR MAKES SUCH A NOISE FOR ½ HOUR OR MORE.
7. DOG OWNERS ARE SOLELY LIABLE FOR INJURIES OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY THEIR DOG(S).​
8. DOG WASTE MUST BE CLEANED UP BY DOG OWNERS & PLACED IN PROPER RECEPTACLES.
9. DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH & UNDER CONTROL BY THEIR OWNERS/HANDLERS AT ALL TIMES OUTSIDE OF THE FENCED DOG PARK.
10. REMOVE DOG LEASH BETWEEN THE TWO ENTRANCE GATES.
11. NO DOGS UNDER FOUR (4) MONTHS OF AGE ARE PERMITTED.
12. NO OTHER ANIMALS ARE PERMITTED IN THE DOG PARK.
13. DOG OWNERS MUST BE IN THE DOG PARK & WITHIN VIEW & VOICE CONTROL OF THEIR DOG(S) AT ALL TIMES & ALWAYS HAVE LEASH AVAILABLE FOR USE.  SPIKED COLLARS ARE PROHIBITED.
14. HANDLERS MUST BE 16 YEARS OR OLDER. CHILDREN UNDER AGE 14 ARE NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE DOG PARK.
15. NO MORE THAN THREE (3) DOGS ALLOWED PER HANDLER.
16. NO SMOKING, FOOD OR TREATS (HUMAN OR DOG) , ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, GLASS CONTAINERS, STROLLERS, BICYCLES OR CHILDREN’S TOYS ALLOWED IN THE DOG PARK.
17. OWNERS/HANDLERS MUST STOP THEIR DOGS FROM DIGGING & IMMEDIATELY FILL ANY HOLES DUG​.

• FOR EMERGENCIES CALL: 911 •
• TO REPORT A MAINTENANCE ISSUE CALL: (717) 738-1167 •

Ephrata Unleashed Dog Park
160 Old Mill Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522