Chain Link Dog Park Installation in Severna Park, Maryland

Project Overview

When a homeowners’ community in Severna Park, Maryland decided to give residents a dedicated space to let their dogs run and play off-leash, they brought in All Around Fence to handle the project from start to finish. The scope went well beyond just installing fence panels: the site first had to be cleared and properly prepped, then enclosed with a fence built to hold up to daily, multi-household use — all while giving dogs of every size a safe, appropriately sized place to be dogs.

All Around Fence managed everything from site clearing through final gate installation, delivering a community dog park designed to last.

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Why This Design Worked

A community dog park has different demands than a typical backyard fence. It needs to withstand constant use by multiple households, safely contain dogs of very different sizes, and still look at home in a shared green space that residents walk past every day.

All Around Fence started by fully clearing the 80′ x 40′ footprint of leaves and brush, then laid weed fabric and mulch underneath the entire enclosure. That groundwork matters more than it might seem: it keeps the space from turning into mud after rain or snow, reduces future weed maintenance for the HOA, and gives the park a finished, intentional look rather than a fence dropped onto raw dirt.

For the enclosure itself, the team installed 350 linear feet of 5′ commercial-grade black vinyl-coated chain link over a galvanized steel core, supported by round steel line and terminal posts, a continuous steel top rail, and dome-style post caps for a clean finish. Because the site had mature trees and an uneven grade running through it, fence lines were planned to route around the trees and follow the natural grade changes rather than force a straight run, which would have meant removing healthy trees or leaving gaps at grade transitions.

Posts were set in concrete and string lines used throughout to keep the runs straight and evenly tensioned despite the terrain. Dividing the run into two connected sections, each with its own steel-framed swing gate — fitted with heavy-duty hinges and mechanical latch hardware built for frequent use — let the community separate large and small dogs so every dog owner could use the park with confidence.

Standout Features

• Dual-zone layout: gated sections for large dogs and small dogs within the same enclosure, so the park works for the community’s full range of pets.
• Full site preparation: clearing, weed fabric, and mulch across the entire 80′ x 40′ footprint for a clean, low-maintenance finish.
• Commercial-grade materials: 350′ of 5′ black vinyl-coated chain link over a galvanized steel core, with round steel posts, a continuous top rail, and dome-style post caps built to handle daily multi-household use rather than light residential wear.
• Site-sensitive layout: fence lines were routed around mature trees and grade changes instead of clear-cutting a straight run, with posts set in concrete and string-lined for a straight, evenly tensioned enclosure.
• Durable gate hardware: steel-framed swing gates with heavy-duty hinges and mechanical latches, chosen to hold up to frequent daily access rather than occasional residential use.
• Natural integration: the black fence finish blends into the wooded common area instead of standing out against the trees and landscaping.

The Finished Result

The community now has a dedicated, secure space where dogs can run off-leash without residents worrying about escapes, size mismatches between dogs, or a muddy, overgrown yard. The dual-zone design gives large and small dogs each an appropriately sized area, and the site prep work means the park will stay usable and low-maintenance through Maryland’s wet winters and springs. It’s a shared amenity that residents can rely on for years, built from materials designed for community-level use.

Interested in a Similar Fence?

If your HOA or community is considering a dog park of your own — or you just need a fence built to hold up under everyday use — All Around Fence can help. Reach out for a free estimate at 443-838-9374 or [email protected].

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