Facts about Denmark's dog parks
Hundeskovene.dk lists 706 public and private dog parks, dog beaches and off-leash areas (not fenced) in Denmark: 659 public ones, free and open to everyone, and 47 private ones that you hire or pay for. They are in 97 of the country's 98 municipalities - only Rødovre Municipality have none.
Updated 30 October 2026. The figures follow the database and are updated whenever the site is built.
706
dog parks
79 %
are fenced (561)
659 / 47
public / private
97/98
municipalities have at least one
Dog parks by region
| Region | Dog parks | Fenced | Private |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Region of Denmark | 182 | 107 (59 %) | 6 |
| Central Denmark Region | 177 | 151 (85 %) | 16 |
| Region of Southern Denmark | 149 | 121 (81 %) | 19 |
| Region Zealand | 114 | 105 (92 %) | 5 |
| North Denmark Region | 84 | 77 (92 %) | 1 |
The 10 municipalities with the most dog parks
How big are the dog parks?
Half of the dog parks are smaller than 1.9 ha, while the average is 7.4 ha, because a few large woods pull it up. Together, the 680 dog parks whose size we know cover approx. 4,999 hectares.
The 5 largest
- Hornbæk Plantage, Helsingør Municipality: 203 ha
- Geelsskov Hundeskov, Rudersdal Municipality: 199 ha
- Tokkekøb Hegn, Allerød Municipality: 136 ha
- Egebæksvang Skov, Helsingør Municipality: 112 ha
- Viborg Hedeplantage, Viborg Municipality: 101 ha
Facilities
Share of the 706 places where the facility is recorded:
- Parking at or nearby618 (88 %)
- EV charger nearby305 (43 %)
- Water for dogs108 (15 %)
- Swimming (lake, stream or sea)80 (11 %)
- Agility equipment75 (11 %)
- Puppy area or area for small dogs64 (9 %)
- Toilet51 (7 %)
- Dog beach11 (2 %)
A facility only counts once it is recorded, so the real figures may be higher.
Ratings and photos
Dog owners have given 9,106 star ratings and written 983 reviews, and there are 1,713 photos of the dog parks.
Questions and answers
How many dog parks are there in Denmark?
Hundeskovene.dk lists 706 dog parks, dog beaches and off-leash areas (not fenced) in Denmark. They are in 97 of the country's 98 municipalities.
How many dog parks are fenced?
561 of the 706 places (79%) are fenced, so your dog can run off-lead without running away. 63 are not fenced, and for the rest we don't know.
How many public and private dog parks are there?
659 of the places are public dog parks, free and open to everyone. 47 are private dog parks, which you usually hire by the hour or pay for with a multi-visit card or a membership.
Which municipality has the most dog parks?
Copenhagen Municipality has the most, with 51 dog parks. Next come Aarhus Municipality (32) and Herning Municipality (21).
What is the largest dog park in Denmark?
Hornbæk Plantage in Helsingør Municipality is the largest at 203 hectares. A typical dog park is much smaller: half are under 1.9 ha.
About the figures
The figures are counted directly from Hundeskovene.dk's database of public and private dog parks, dog beaches and off-leash areas (not fenced), which we have been recording since 2010. A dog park counts once, even if it has several entrances. The categories are the same as in our listings, e.g. fenced dog parks and private dog parks.
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