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56 | TRENDS ANALYSIS <br />TREND 4 <br />DOG OWNERSHIP <br />During the COVID-19 pandemic, dog ownership in the <br />U.S. surged. Since then, love for dogs hasn’t changed <br />a bit; in fact, dog parks remain the fastest-growing <br />type of park, while off-leash dog parks are the <br />fastest-growing type of dog park. <br />In coming years, parks and recreation agencies <br />should consider adding dog-related facilities and <br />amenities in their communities. <br />45% <br />dog parks <br />85% <br />of all families currently own a dog <br />Fastest-growing type of park <br />of dog-owning families consider their dogs to be members <br />of the family <br />STATISTICS <br />Source: “Top Trends in Parks and Recreation for 2024” - <br />National Recreation and Park Association (2024) <br />Figure 2.11: Off-leash dogs in a park <br />Figure 2.12: A dog-owner on a walk in an <br />urban area <br />Figure 2.13: A dog enjoying a run in the <br />snow