Dog Parks
(at Ellison Park & Greece Canal Park)

Announcement: The Monroe County Parks Department opened a new dog park at the Webster Park Campground in October 2023.

NEW! Dog park registrations and renewals can now be completed online and paid with a credit card.

Dog park registrations and renewals can be done online or by coming into the Monroe County Parks Department office during our business hours, or by printing off the appropriate forms and turning them in at the Monroe County Parks office, either into the dropbox or by mailing the forms in.

New members should submit the Dog Park registration form and the Dog Park agreement, as well as paper copies of both the Dog license issued by your municipality and a rabies certificate from your veterinarian (paper copies not metal tags). Renewals only need to submit the renewal paper work and a paper copy of the Dog license issued by your municipality.

All applicaiton submitted before October 1st, 2024 are only valid though the end of the year. Applications processed after October 1st, 2024 are part of our extended application period, meaning they will cover both 2024 and 2025 permit for one cost.

All applications need to be packed into an envelope along with a check for $24 made payable to the Monroe County Parks Department.

Once everything has been submitted we will review the application mail back codes and dog tags upon approval.

Print off of the application webpage will not be accepted and returned to the applicant.

*renewal form is only valid if you were a member for the previous year

Dog Parks Overview

Monroe County Department of Parks hosts Off-Leash Dog Areas (Dog Parks) at Ellison, Greece Canal, and Webster parks, and has reciprocal agreements for use of Henrietta Dog Park, Sweden Town Park, and Pittsford Dog Park.

Image of dogs playing in park

Hours/Rules

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where/When can I register my dog(s)?

You may register your dog for the Monroe County Dog Parks online or at the Monroe County Parks Administrative Office, located at 171 Reservoir Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620, across the street from the Lamberton Conservatory in Highland Park. Registraion is open during regular business hours, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Mondays through Fridays (excluding Holidays).

Please be sure to bring these TWO DOCUMENTS (not the metal tags) for BOTH:

  1. Your dog’s or dogs’ License/s from your Town or City, with current address
  2. AND your dog’s or dogs’ Rabies Certificate/s

Q. How much does it cost to register my dog(s)?

The annual fee for access to all Monroe County Dog Parks is $25 per dog (If you pay by cash or check, you receive a $1 discount and pay $24.)

Q. How can I pay to register my dog(s)?

Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted for payment

Q. What information do I need to bring with me for registration?

Q. How long does registration take?

Only 5-10 minutes, as you will just need to fill out a permit and agreement in person, while we process your other documentation. (These documents are not available online for download in advance, as they are filled out in triplicate.)

Q. ​For what period of time is the registration valid?

Q. ​What do I need to know before I use the dog parks?

Q. What are the benefits of dog parks?

Q. What if I have other questions, not answered by the information listed above?

Feel Free to call the Parks Department Staff at 753-7275 (PARK), or click here to send us an email inquiry.

Q. How can I make a charitable contribution to the Dog Park Trust Fund?

​Donate by Check: Please make your check payable to “Monroe County Parks Department” and include “For Dog Park Trust Fund” on the memo line. Mail your check to:

Monroe County Parks Department
171 Reservoir Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620