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Dog Parks & Off-Leash Areas in Virginia

123 of the 1,160 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we track in Virginia are fenced dog parks or designated off-leash areas. Full listings for every city are on the Virginia page.

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Off-leash options range from fully fenced neighborhood runs with double-gated entries to open multi-use city parks with designated off-leash boundaries. Some locations feature separate enclosures for small or shy dogs, agility equipment, and surfaced ground like turf or wood chips, while others are natural dirt trails near water. Knowing the enclosure style, shade availability, and ground surface helps you pick a spot suited to your dog's size and recall reliability.

Alexandria 10

  1. Westgrove Dog Park

    6801 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22307

    7am–sunset

    Small-dog areaWater access
    Website All Alexandria

  2. Duke Street Dog Park

    Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22312

    sunrise-sunset

    Fenced
    Call Website All Alexandria

  3. Grist Mill Dog Park

    4710 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309-3228

    Call Website All Alexandria

  4. Groveton Heights Park

    Alexandria, VA 22306

    Call Website All Alexandria

  5. Blackjack Dog Park

    Alexandria, VA 22306

    Call Website All Alexandria

  6. Eugene Simpson Stadium Park

    426 E Monroe Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301

    Call All Alexandria

  7. Burgundy Park

    Alexandria, VA 22303

    Call All Alexandria

  8. Wiggley Field Dog Park

    EOS-21, Alexandria, VA 22304

    All Alexandria

  9. Amberleigh Dog Park

    6542 Birchleigh Way, Alexandria, VA 22315

    All Alexandria

  10. Cameron Station dog park

    Alexandria, VA 22304

    All Alexandria

Arlington 7

  1. Utah Dog Park

    3191 S Utah St, Arlington, VA 22206

    Call Website All Arlington

  2. Shirlington Dog Park

    2710 S Oakland St, Arlington, VA 22206

    Call Website All Arlington

  3. Benjamin Banneker Dog Park

    1700 N Sycamore St, Arlington, VA 22205

    Call Website All Arlington

  4. Fort Ethan Allen Community Canine Area

    3829 N Stafford St, Arlington, VA 22207

    Call Website All Arlington

  5. Shirlington Dog Park

    2601 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA 22216

    Call Website All Arlington

  6. Walter Reed Dog Park

    2060 S Walter Reed Dr, Arlington, VA 22204

    Website All Arlington

  7. Meridian Courtyard

    1830 14th St N, Arlington, VA 22209-2904

    All Arlington

Norfolk 7

  1. Ghent Dog Park

    1310 Stockley Gardens, Norfolk, VA 23517

    Call Website All Norfolk

  2. Bea Arthur Dog Park

    501 Front St, Norfolk, VA 23510

    Call Website All Norfolk

  3. Ballentine Bark Park

    2717 Tait Ter, Norfolk, VA 23509-2331

    Website All Norfolk

  4. Meadowbrook Dog Park

    1541 W Little Creek Rd, Norfolk, VA 23505-1815

    All Norfolk

  5. The Dog Park

    1596 W Little Creek Rd, Norfolk, VA 23505-1826

    All Norfolk

  6. Colonial Place Dog Park

    405 Delaware Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508

    All Norfolk

  7. Ben White Dog Park

    Rader St, Norfolk, VA 23510

    All Norfolk

Richmond 6

  1. Ruff Canine Club

    1924 Ellen Rd, Richmond, VA 23230-4213

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

    FencedWater access
    Call Website All Richmond

  2. Phideaux Dog Park

    4401 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225

    Website All Richmond

  3. Barker Field

    1300 Blanton Ave, Richmond, VA 23221

    Call All Richmond

  4. Rockwood Park Dog Park

    Richmond, VA 23236

    Call All Richmond

  5. Libby Terrace Park

    257 N 29th St, Richmond, VA 23223-7333

    All Richmond

  6. The Village Dog Park

    6701 Dartmouth Ave, Richmond, VA 23226-2921

    All Richmond

Virginia Beach 6

  1. Hope's Garden Resort and Boutique

    610 Jack Rabbit Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    Tue-Fri 12am-4pm, Sat-Sun 12am-5pm

    Call Website All Virginia Beach

  2. Red Wing Dog Park

    1398 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    Call All Virginia Beach

  3. Woodstock Dog Park

    5709 Providence Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23464

    Call All Virginia Beach

  4. Dog Park

    5656 Old Providence Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23464-3967

    All Virginia Beach

  5. KOA K-9 Park

    Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    All Virginia Beach

  6. Maple Bay Bark Park

    Amsterdam ct, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

    All Virginia Beach

Chantilly 4

  1. Dulles Gateway Dog Park

    4508 Upper Cub Run Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151

    Website All Chantilly

  2. Quinn Farm Dog Park

    15160 Old Lee Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151-2004

    Website All Chantilly

  3. Pender Dog Park

    15150 Old Lee Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151

    Website All Chantilly

  4. Dog Days Playcare

    14516 Lee Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151, Chantilly, VA 20151

    Call All Chantilly

Fredericksburg 3

  1. The Barking Barley

    1515 Olde William St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

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

    FencedIndoor
    Call Website All Fredericksburg

  2. Fredericksburg Dog Park

    1448 Kenmore Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

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

    FencedWater access
    Call Website All Fredericksburg

  3. Duff Green Dog Park

    Fredericksburg, VA 22405

    All Fredericksburg

Leesburg 3

  1. Bark 'N Bubbles

    545 E Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176

    Call Website All Leesburg

  2. Howl of a Good Time

    18908 Harmony Church Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175

    Call All Leesburg

  3. Leesburg VA Dog Park

    850 Davis Ct SE, Leesburg, VA 20175-3902

    Website All Leesburg

Vienna 3

  1. Vienna Dog Park

    700 Courthouse Rd, Vienna, VA 22180

    Call Website All Vienna

  2. Northside Park

    Vienna, VA 22180

    Website All Vienna

  3. Tysons Corner Dog Park

    2121 Tannin Pl, Vienna, VA 22182-4601

    All Vienna

Abingdon 2

  1. Dog Park on Walden Road

    23512 Walden Rd, Abingdon, VA 24210-7704

    All Abingdon

  2. Abingdon Dog Park

    23562 Walden Rd, Abingdon, VA 24210

    All Abingdon

Blacksburg 2

  1. Blacksburg Dog Park

    2100 Toms Creek Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060

    Call Website All Blacksburg

  2. Hethwood Bark Park

    Heather Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060

    All Blacksburg

Fairfax 2

  1. Fairfax City Dog Park

    11000 Berry St, Fairfax, VA 22030

    Website All Fairfax

  2. Monticello Park

    5314 Guinea Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032-3935

    Call All Fairfax

Falls Church 2

  1. Dogtopia of Falls Church

    108 W Jefferson St, Falls Church, VA 22046

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

    Indoor
    Call Website All Falls Church

  2. Lakeford Dog Park

    Falls Church, VA 22042

    All Falls Church

Fort Belvoir 2

  1. Fort Belvoir Dog Park

    6153 Johnston Rd, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

    All Fort Belvoir

  2. Woodlawn Village Dog Park

    5400 Grist Mill Ct S, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-2538

    All Fort Belvoir

Harrisonburg 2

  1. Smithland Road Dog Park

    1646 Smithland Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22802-9353

    Sunrise to sunset, water off Nov 2-Apr 15

    FencedSmall-dog areaWater access
    Website All Harrisonburg

  2. Harrisonburg Parks and Rec Dog Park

    1646 Smithland Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22802

    All Harrisonburg

Lynchburg 2

  1. Blackwater Creek Dog Park

    515 Monticello Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501-5619

    Call All Lynchburg

  2. Lynchburg dog park

    515 Monticello Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501

    Call All Lynchburg

Manassas 2

  1. Prince William County Dog Park

    13000 Minnieville Rd, Manassas, VA 22192

    Dawn to dusk year-round

    Fenced
    Website All Manassas

  2. Lucky's Dog Park

    9501 Dean Park Ln, Manassas, VA 20110

    All Manassas

Mineral 2

  1. Louisa County Bark Park

    1892 New Bridge Rd, Mineral, VA 23117-4962

    Website All Mineral

  2. Monster Meadows

    117 Freestyle Ln, Mineral, VA 23117

    All Mineral

Reston 2

  1. Reston Dog Park

    Wiehle Ave, Reston, VA 20194

    Website All Reston

  2. Baron Cameron Dog Park

    11300 Baron Cameron Ave, Reston, VA 20190

    All Reston

Roanoke 2

  1. Highland Dog Park

    641 Walnut Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016-4524

    Open year-round

    FencedSmall-dog area
    Call Website All Roanoke

  2. Highland Dog Park

    1212 5th St SW, Roanoke, VA 24016

    Call All Roanoke

Ruther Glen 2

  1. Ladysmith Village Dog Park

    Ruther Glen, VA 22546

    All Ruther Glen

  2. Lake Land Or Dog Park

    Ruther Glen, VA 22546

    All Ruther Glen

Springfield 2

  1. South Run Rec. Center Dog Park

    7550 Reservation Dr, Springfield, VA 22153

    Call All Springfield

  2. Cross Country Trail, Springfield, Va

    Springfield, VA

    All Springfield

Staunton 2

  1. Gypsy Hill Dog Park

    Thornrose Ave, Staunton, VA 24401

    Call All Staunton

  2. Bells Lane

    268 Bells Ln, Staunton, VA 24401-9022

    All Staunton

Suffolk 2

  1. Lake Meade Dog Park

    Suffolk, VA 23434

    Call Website All Suffolk

  2. A Walk In The Park

    4950 Exeter Dr, Suffolk, VA 23434

    Call All Suffolk

Warrenton 2

  1. Vint Hill Dog Park

    4263 Aiken Dr, Warrenton, VA 20187

    Call All Warrenton

  2. Warrenton Dog Park

    99 S 5th St, Warrenton, VA 20186-3372

    Call All Warrenton

Aldie 1

  1. Strathshire Crossing Dog Park

    41632 Elstree Terrace, Aldie, VA 20105

    All Aldie

Amherst 1

  1. Sweetbriar Lake

    Amherst, VA 24521

    All Amherst

Annandale 1

  1. Mason District Off-Leash Dog Park

    Alpine Drive, Pinecrest Pkwy, Annandale, VA 22003

    Call Website All Annandale

Ashburn 1

  1. Willowsford Dog Park

    Founders Drive, Ashburn, VA 20148

    Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm

    Website All Ashburn

Ashland 1

  1. Taylor Park Dog Park

    12401-12829 Taylor Complex Ln, Ashland, VA 23005

    Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

    Website All Ashland

Austinville 1

  1. New River Trail

    Austinville, VA 24312

    All Austinville

Big Stone Gap 1

  1. Big Stone Gap Dog Park

    W 6th St N, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219

    Call All Big Stone Gap

Bristow 1

  1. Victory Lakes Dog Park

    12600 Victory Lakes Loop, Bristow, VA 20136

    All Bristow

Broadlands 1

  1. Cupid Pets

    43150 Broadlands Center Plaza, Suite 152 Box #165, Broadlands, VA 20148

    Call All Broadlands

Charlottesville 1

  1. Darden Towe Dog Park

    Stony Point Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22911

    Call Website All Charlottesville

Chester 1

  1. Chester Dog Park

    5300 Ecoff Ave, Chester, VA 23831

    Website All Chester

Collinsville 1

  1. Collinsville Dog Park

    395 W John Redd Blvd, Collinsville, VA 24078

    All Collinsville

Culpeper 1

  1. Culpeper Dog Park

    J B Carpenter Jr Dr, Culpeper, VA 22701

    Website All Culpeper

Earlysville 1

  1. Chris Greene Lake Dog Park

    4598 State Rte 850, Earlysville, VA 22936

    All Earlysville

Fort Monroe 1

  1. Fort Monroe Dog Beach

    Fort Monroe, VA 23651

    All Fort Monroe

Front Royal 1

  1. Front Royal Dog Park.

    Front Royal, VA

    All Front Royal

Hampton 1

  1. Ridgway Bark Park

    85 E Mercury Blvd, Hampton, VA 23669

    Water access
    Call Website All Hampton

Henrico 1

  1. Dorey Dog Park

    2999 Darbytown Rd, Henrico, VA 23231-6010

    Call Website All Henrico

Herndon 1

  1. Chandon Park

    900 Palmer Dr, Herndon, VA 20170

    Website All Herndon

Hillsboro 1

  1. Kennels At Stoneleigh

    14359 Mountain Rd, Hillsboro, VA 20132

    Call Website All Hillsboro

Kilmarnock 1

  1. Scottie Yard Dog Park

    150 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482-8509

    Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 10am-10pm

    Call Website All Kilmarnock

Locust Grove 1

  1. Happy Tails Dog Club

    1410 Lakeview Pkwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508

    Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm

    Call Website All Locust Grove

Manassas Park 1

  1. Manassas Park Dog Park

    99 Adams St, Manassas Park, VA 20111

    Water access
    Call Website All Manassas Park

Meadows of Dan 1

  1. Lovers Leap Scenic Overlook

    8550 Jeb Stuart Hwy, Meadows of Dan, VA 24120

    Call Website All Meadows of Dan

Midlothian 1

  1. CTC Rainbow Bridge

    13900 Hull St Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112-2004

    All Midlothian

Montclair 1

  1. Victory Dog Park

    3561 Waterway Dr, Montclair, VA 22025

    Call All Montclair

Newport News 1

  1. Port Warwick Dog Run

    Port Warwick Dog Run, Newport News, VA 23606

    All Newport News

Oakton 1

  1. Blake Ln Dog Park Parking

    10033 Blake Ln, Oakton, VA 22124-2918

    Call All Oakton

Palmyra 1

  1. Pleasant Grove Dog Park

    Palmyra, VA 22963

    Call Website All Palmyra

Radford 1

  1. Sparky's Run Dog Park

    102 Pulaski St, Radford, VA 24141

    Sunrise to sunset (water May-Oct)

    FencedWater access
    Call Website All Radford

Salem 1

  1. Salem Rotary Dog Park

    1301 Indiana St, Salem, VA 24153-6364

    Call All Salem

Smithfield 1

  1. Bark Park

    Smithfield, VA 23430

    Call Website All Smithfield

South Riding 1

  1. South Riding Dog Park

    South Riding, VA 20152

    Website All South Riding

Spotsylvania 1

  1. Spotsy Dog Park Inc.

    10801 Gordon Rd, Spotsylvania, VA 22553

    Sunrise to sunset daily

    Fenced
    Call Website All Spotsylvania

Strasburg 1

  1. Strasburg Dog Park

    295 Park Rd, Strasburg, VA 22657

    Call Website All Strasburg

Timberville 1

  1. Timberville Dog Park

    273 Memorial Park Dr, Timberville, VA 22853

    Call All Timberville

Tysons 1

  1. The Mile Dog Park

    Tysons, VA 22102

    All Tysons

Waterford 1

  1. Loudoun County Animal Services

    39820 Charles Town Pike, Waterford, VA 20197

    Call Website All Waterford

Williamsburg 1

  1. Ridgeside K9 Tidewater Dog Training

    1596 Penniman Rd Ste C, Williamsburg, VA 23185

    Call Website All Williamsburg

Winchester 1

  1. Winchester Dog Park

    150 War Memorial Dr, Winchester, VA 22601

    Small-dog areaWater access
    Call Website All Winchester

Woodbridge 1

  1. K9 Gunner Memorial Dog Park

    13000 Minnieville Rd., Woodbridge, VA 22192

    Dawn to dusk year-round

    Fenced
    Website All Woodbridge

Wytheville 1

  1. Wytheville Community College Walking Trail

    Wytheville, VA 24382

    All Wytheville
Check local rules before unleashing. Look for posted signage at the entrance regarding local license requirements, peak hours, and whether the space requires a paid permit or registration.

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Good to know

What is the difference between a fully fenced park and an off-leash area?

Fully fenced parks use perimeter chain-link or wood fencing, often with double-gated entry airlocks to prevent dogs from escaping when people enter or leave. Designated off-leash areas may rely on natural boundaries, trails, or voice-control rules without complete physical fencing. If your dog is prone to bolting or lacks strong recall, a fully enclosed park is usually the safer choice.

Are dog parks free to use?

Most public municipal dog parks are free to enter and open during standard park hours. Some county reserves or specialized private parks require daily entrance fees, annual permits, or keycard access to ensure user registration and park maintenance. Expect day passes at private or pay-to-play parks to typically run between $5 and $15 per visit.

Do dog parks separate large and small dogs?

Many modern parks feature at least two distinct fenced sections: one reserved for dogs under 25 or 30 pounds and another for larger breeds. Smaller neighborhood runs or rustic trail areas might only offer a single shared space for all sizes. Checking park layouts in advance helps prevent accidental play conflicts between dogs of vastly different weights.

How long is a dog in heat?

A dog's heat cycle typically lasts for several weeks, averaging about three weeks in total. During this period, female dogs should be kept away from communal spaces across Virginia to avoid accidental breeding. Owners can explore 123 dog parks in Virginia to plan future visits once the cycle ends.

How long does a dog stay in heat?

Female dogs usually stay in heat for about three weeks, during which they can attract male dogs from significant distances. To ensure safety, restrict outdoor play to private, fully fenced yards throughout Virginia. Our guide lists 123 dog parks in Virginia for safe exercise options after the heat cycle completes.