Anchorage, Alaska
- Dog parks per 100,000 residents: 2.3
- Total dog parks: 7
- City population: 303,421
Anchorage’s dog parks all have dedicated off-leash areas. One thing to keep in mind – Anchorage is also bear country, and the Parks & Recreation website carries information on bear safety.
Anchorage is also home to the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, one of Alaska’s iconic winter events, which starts on the first Saturday of March each year.