Tag:leisure=dog_park
 leisure = dog_park
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A designated area, with or without a fenced boundary, where dog-owners are permitted to exercise their pets unrestrained. 
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Rendering in OSM Carto 
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Status: approved
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The tag leisure=dog_park is used to map a designated area, usually but not always with a fenced boundary, where the primary usage of the area is for dog-owners to exercise their pets unrestrained. This tag is not to be used for parks or other features where dogs are simply allowed - the dog=* tag should be used instead.
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dog park is a park for dogs to exercise and (often) play off-leash in a controlled environment under the supervision of their owners. In many regions, dogs are to be kept on a leash in public parks. This tag is to mark designated areas for the exercise of dogs, where those dogs can normally be off-leash. These areas are often adjacent to a park, or a specially marked part of a park, and are often fenced so that dogs cannot escape. In general, there is water for the dogs and little plastic sacks to clean up after the dog. Sometimes there is an obstacle track for the dogs.
How to map
Draw an area along the outline of the dog park. If you are in a hurry or not able to map the area, add a 
node at the centre of the area. Tag the node or area with leisure=dog_park.
Useful combination
- name=* – Name of the dog park
- surface=* – Surface covering the area; often grass surface=grass
- lit=yes – This area is lit after dark
Examples
Dog parks often signpost restrictions on dogs or their owners:
United States:
maxdogs=2?
Rendering
See also
- amenity=watering_place - for animals to drink water
- amenity=waste_basket , waste=dog_excrement - for dog excrement disposal
- amenity=dog_toilet - for dog toilet
- barrier=fence – can be used to map a fence around the dog park
- vending=excrement_bags - excrement bag dispenser
- dog=* - access restrictions relating to dogs
- amenity=animal_training - facility used for non-competitive animal training.
- Proposed_features/Dog_off-leash_area - approved proposal