Ghent Dog Park

Ghent Dog Park The Park is Open! The Grass is Green and the Dogs are Happy as can Be! Owners are legally responsible for any bodily injury and property damage.

Located in the 1300 block of Stockley Gardens, this 0.61 acre, fully-fenced city dog park functions as a "community center without the building".

Thank you to Poppy and her mom for donating some balls and other toys to the park! Remember that park balls and toys are...
09/26/2025

Thank you to Poppy and her mom for donating some balls and other toys to the park!
Remember that park balls and toys are for everyone at the park (and only at the park) to enjoy and play with!

A nice tip if your dog won’t let the ball go when you want to leave: Get them leashed in the leashing area of the gates and then throw it back in!

The Park is Open Again! Enjoy!
09/18/2025

The Park is Open Again! Enjoy!

The Park is currently closed from the rain today and flash flooding in the area. Everyone be safe and be careful taking ...
09/17/2025

The Park is currently closed from the rain today and flash flooding in the area. Everyone be safe and be careful taking your pups outside.

REMINDER: When the park is closed, anyone in the park, besides board members checking on park conditions, is trespassing and will be prosecuted. This is for not only the safety of owners, but more importantly the pups. Thank you for everyone's cooperation.

New wire around both outside gates to help stop any escape attempts from our smaller pup friends!
09/06/2025

New wire around both outside gates to help stop any escape attempts from our smaller pup friends!

The Park is a little thirsty so we will be having the sprinklers on this morning to help hydrate the grass and also get ...
09/01/2025

The Park is a little thirsty so we will be having the sprinklers on this morning to help hydrate the grass and also get rid of the dust!

Madam President Stella, Special Presidential Assistant Buddy Waffles and their mom Tara are the Leader of the Pack! As P...
08/31/2025

Madam President Stella, Special Presidential Assistant Buddy Waffles and their mom Tara are the Leader of the Pack! As President Stella and Tara run meetings, over-see park committees and duties, and help strategize the best ways to keep the park safe, fun, and open for all!

Fun Facts about Stella!
Favorite Park Activity: Fetch
Greatest Strength: Herding Instincts (I'm a Cattle dog, its my natural state of being. I especially love doing it to my Special Assistant Buddy Waffles)
Favorite Snack: Bully Stick
Favorite Toy: Chuck-It Ball
Park Pet Peeve: When people don't pick up the P**p!

Vice President Jarvis and his mom Emily are second in command at the park! With her handy-dandy tool kit, can-do attitud...
08/30/2025

Vice President Jarvis and his mom Emily are second in command at the park! With her handy-dandy tool kit, can-do attitude, and eye for the needs of the park, there is nothing Emily and Jarvis can't do! Emily also helps run the park, lead special events and provide leadership in the park.

Fun Facts about Jarvis!
Favorite Park Activity: Sniffing for Snacks
Greatest Strength: The Love in His Heart (He has so much to share with the world)
Favorite Snack: P**p (So don't let him kiss you in spite of the love he has to give!)
Favorite Toy: His Moo Cow
Park Pet Peeve: When he's there without his mom or dad!

Despite what his favorite snack is, Jarvis is a great reminder to always pick up your dog's p**p in the park and to always be watching your dog to make sure they are playing safely and not causing too much mischief!

Treasurer Bennie and her mom Katie help keep the park finances in order, help with fundraising, budgeting, and any risk ...
08/29/2025

Treasurer Bennie and her mom Katie help keep the park finances in order, help with fundraising, budgeting, and any risk management!

Fun Facts about Bennie!
Full Name: Bernadette
Favorite Park Activity: Pool Time
Greatest Strength: Park Security Alert System (You will know if anything is wrong in the park, I make sure of it)
Favorite Snack: Peanut Butter
Favorite Toy: Hex Ball. (I have my own rules for my ball so make sure you follow them!)
Park Pet Peeve: When the pool isn't full!

Secretary JJ and his mom Tracey help keep records of the meetings, take note of any park information/requests, manage co...
08/28/2025

Secretary JJ and his mom Tracey help keep records of the meetings, take note of any park information/requests, manage correspondences, and ensure nothing is missed at the park for our pups!

Fun Facts about JJ!
Full Name: John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmid
Favorite Park Activity: Fetch
Greatest Strength: Fluffy Coat
Favorite Snack: Biscuits
Favorite Toy: Tennis Ball
Park Pet Peeve: When I can't find my ball! (Help make sure I can find one and put balls back in the bins!)

Media Manager Millie and her mom Cara help run our social media and make sure people are aware of any park closures or a...
08/27/2025

Media Manager Millie and her mom Cara help run our social media and make sure people are aware of any park closures or any important information to know regarding lost & found, park maintenance, fun events, and more!

Fun Facts about Millie!
Favorite Park Activity: Digging in the Box! (Beware! I have a dirt splash zone)
Greatest Strength: Iron Stomach. My mom may not like when I eat grass or chew on pieces of broken tennis ball, but I got a strong stomach!
Favorite Snack: ALL OF THEM
Favorite Toy: Hartz Dura Play Ball
Park Pet Peeve: When people don't share their snacks with me!

Doggy Relations Advisor Arlo and his mom Sophie help communicate with those in and outside the park to make sure everyon...
08/26/2025

Doggy Relations Advisor Arlo and his mom Sophie help communicate with those in and outside the park to make sure everyone is having a safe and fun time!

Fun Facts about Arlo!
Favorite Park Activity: Pushing My Ball Under the Fence
Greatest Strength: Chaotically Good Nature
Favorite Snack: Crunchy O's
Favorite Toy: Blue/Orange Chuck-It Ball (Not to be mistaken with the Orange/Blue Chuck-It Ball)
Park Pet Peeve: When other dogs steal my balls! They also get stolen by the park vortex that hides all the balls in the grass!

Meet the GDPA Board Members! 🐾🐕With our schools back in session we thought we would introduce our Ghent Dog Park Associa...
08/25/2025

Meet the GDPA Board Members! 🐾🐕
With our schools back in session we thought we would introduce our Ghent Dog Park Association Board Members. Tune in this week to know whose helping keep the park safe and well-maintained!

Address

1310 Stockley Gdns
Norfolk, VA
23517

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 7:30pm
Thursday 7am - 7:30pm
Friday 7am - 7:30pm
Saturday 7am - 7:30pm
Sunday 7am - 7:30pm

Telephone

(757) 609-0437

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