The 15 Best Dog Parks, Trainers & Boarding in Virginia — 2026

We compared all 1196 locations in Virginia on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated October 2026.

#1 · Smithland Road Dog ParkHarrisonburg FencedSmall-dog areaWater access

Sunrise to sunset, water off Nov 2-Apr 15

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#2 · VA - CharlottesvilleCharlottesville Small-dog areaWater accessIndoor

Mon-Fri: 6:30am-7:00pm, Sat-Sun: 9:00am-5:00pm

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#3 · VA - Richmond AirportRichmond Small-dog areaWater accessIndoor

Mon-Fri: 6:30am-7:00pm Sat-Sun: 7:00am-6:00pm

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#4 · Bark VBVirginia Beach IndoorAgility equipment

Mon-Fri 6am-7pm, Sat 8am-1pm, Sun 4pm-6pm

(757) 904-1451 Website View listing

#5 · Dogtopia of Arlington ShirlingtonArlington Small-dog areaIndoor

Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 3pm-7pm

(703) 845-3647 Website View listing

#6 · Dogtopia of GainesvilleGainesville IndoorAgility equipment

Mon-Fri 5:30am-7pm, Sat-Sun 7am-7pm

(703) 483-9444 Website View listing

#7 · Fredericksburg Dog ParkFredericksburg FencedWater access

Summer 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Winter 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

(540) 372-1086 Website View listing

#8 · Highland Dog ParkRoanoke FencedSmall-dog area

Open year-round

(540) 853-2236 Website View listing

#9 · Pet Paradise CharlottesvilleCharlottesville Small-dog areaIndoor

Mon-Fri 6:30am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm

(434) 293-7387 Website View listing

#10 · Pet Paradise ChesterfieldRichmond Small-dog areaIndoor

Mon-Fri 6:30am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm

(804) 533-2320 Website View listing

#11 · Ruff Canine ClubRichmond FencedWater access

Mon-Wed 7-9am & 4:30-9pm, Thu-Fri 2-9pm, Sat-Sun 12-8pm

(804) 562-2038 Website View listing

#12 · The Barking BarleyFredericksburg FencedIndoor

Wed-Thu 2-9, Fri 2-10, Sat 12-10, Sun 12-8

(540) 530-2275 Website View listing

#13 · K9 Gunner Memorial Dog ParkWoodbridge Fenced

Dawn to dusk year-round

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#14 · Dorey Dog ParkHenrico

(804) 652-1440 Website View listing

#15 · Spotsy Dog Park Inc.Spotsylvania Fenced

Sunrise to sunset daily

(540) 324-5325 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for verified services (fenced, small-dog area, water access, indoor, agility equipment), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.