On any given sunny Sunday afternoon, Lancaster Park is invaded by dogs and their owners. At the back of the park, there is a “doggy” off leash exercise area, enclosed by a 6 foot chain link fence for the animal’s safety. The canines are anxious to get there and get off that leash so they can run and play with their doggy friends, and make new friends.
The Dog Park area is divided into two sections; one for small dogs and one for large dogs, but most Sunday’s find all the dogs on the large dog side, no matter what size.
Apparently, size does not matter at the doggy park. Every kind of dog from small and speedy Jack Russell Terriers up to large lumbering Great Danes, and every size in-between, dogs run and play only stopping at the watering area for a drink then back to the fun.
Most owners stand talking and marveling at how well their dogs get along after the first greeting sniffs are done. Occasionally, owners would have to sidestep as a group of dogs come careening toward them, but at the last second as the day’s leader of the pack veers away with all the other playful canines in hot pursuit.
Lancaster Park on Willows Road in Lexington Park is open from sunrise to sunset daily unless there is inclement weather. Check the County website for details; www.co.saint-marys.md.us. Of course good behavior for dogs and owners is always necessary.
