Town of Falmouth Dog Park
The Town of Falmouth Dog Park is a well-maintained, community-focused dog park with a paved walkway surrounding a large dog area covered with pea stone ground. It offers wheelchair accessible entrances and parking, plenty of benches, ample shade from trees, and artistic dog-themed decorations. The park provides an off-leash area for dogs and has provisions like a timeout section for rambunctious dogs, making it welcoming for dogs and their owners. Visitors appreciate the friendly environment and the active involvement of the local community, although some concerns about individual patron behavior have been noted. Overall, it serves as a favored spot for dog play and socialization.
Reviews
Our previous dog who passed away in March ’22 was not too big on dog parks the last few years. However, our boy Buddy, cannot get enough of this wonderful place. His new brother Myles is still trying to figure the place out however. He sees how Buddy seemingly goes in with no fear whatsoever and I think it boggles his puppy mind. Look forward to more visits with both of the pups so they can see all of their friends!
Bonus: Buddy got to reuinte with one of his biological brothers Pongo the other day, was such a grand time (complete speculation on my part as a human, but I can only imagine an hour of almost exclusive play with one another would mean this)! This can be seen in picture where white dog with the spot on his back is on top of Buddy. Lol.
Great design. There is a paved walk around the large dog section. I can do walking laps while Gracie, my Airedale, plays off leash.
I’m not a dog owner but I pulled in to take a short break and was immediately taken with this place. It is very well kept and has a timeout section for overly rambunctious dogs. There’s even a handicapped dog parking spot.
This park also had dog themed art. There’s a mosaic and a found object sculpture garden there. Oh, and one scaredy cat on the roof of the message board.
Both people and dogs were friendly.
Review of Falmouth Dog Park Patron(s) — Deeply Disheartening Experience as a Black Pet Owner and Falmouth Alum
As someone who grew up in Falmouth and has frequented the Falmouth Dog Park for years, I was deeply saddened by my experience today. I have always considered this park to be a welcoming space for my dog and me — until now.
Today, I was verbally accosted by another patron who aggressively confronted me over my rescue dog’s behavior for barking and approaching him. My dog, who is well-socialized, attends daycare multiple times a week, has completed basic training, and has never bitten anyone, was simply reacting to this man’s negative energy and escalating aggression. Rather than having a calm or respectful conversation, he immediately became hostile — belittling me as an owner, insisting my dog is “not a good dog,” and calling his behavior “unacceptable”, and “you shouldn’t be here”. When I calmly tried to explain my dog’s history and reassure him, the man resorted to mocking me with sarcastic, dismissive comments like, “well good for you,” and “Oh, let me guess, he doesn’t like males and was abused.” His condescending tone and refusal to de-escalate only heightened my dog’s anxiety — which he then used to justify further berating us both.
What was even more concerning was witnessing how he spoke and treated his own geriatric dog, who is 15 years old. His dog has to use a ramp to ambulate into the car. He shouted obscenities at his own dog, which raised serious concerns for his own dog’s welfare as well.
As a Black pet owner, this encounter left me feeling unsafe, and unwelcome in a space that should be safe for all. I am incredibly grateful to the other owners present who comforted me, encouraged me to stay, and shared that this particular individual is unfortunately known for this kind of behavior at the park. His ongoing presence creates a hostile, intimidating environment that directly undermines the sense of community the park is meant to foster.
For those who know this individual, I strongly urge you to hold him accountable and to continue monitoring the welfare of his geriatric dog. No dog — or person — should be subjected to this kind of mistreatment.
Sadly, after today’s experience, I no longer feel safe or comfortable returning to the Falmouth Dog Park. I hope the park’s leadership and broader community take these concerns seriously and consider what steps are needed to protect the safety, inclusivity, and well-being of all visitors — both two- and four-legged.
Nice park!
Peastone ground cover with a concrete walkway around the park. Decent number of benches and shade provided by many trees. I’ve heard that they are taking about adding more benches, as well.
Nice memory wall and decorations out front – there seems to be a really active community around the park and park events.