Baltimore County is set to officially open its first public off-leash dog park Saturday, designed to give “well-behaved dogs” a place to run and play.

The Baltimore Animal Recreation Center Park in Reisterstown consists of two fenced areas — one 1.5-acre area for “large and active” dogs and a .75-acre area for “small or elderly” dogs.

The park, which is managed by the Reisterstown Recreation Council, includes dog water fountains and benches. The annual family membership fee is $25.

To be allowed into the park, dogs must be immunized and licensed, according to the Baltimore County government.

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The dedication ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at the BARC Park at Hannah More, located at 12035 Reisterstown Road in Reisterstown.

lbroadwater@baltimoreexaminer.com