301 South Harrison St. This area located near a creek and woods. This site is not fenced. From Route 50, head West to the Carlin Springs Rd. Exit. Exit right and turn left at stop sign. Pass under Route 50 and follow Carlin Springs until 4th St. Turn left on 4th St. and go 5 blocks until the road ends at Glencarlyn Park sign. Follow park road until road ends. Park your car and walk over a small bridge and stream to the exercise area.
North West District of Columbia. Whitheaven Parkway.
Southeast corner of Braddock Road and Commonwealth
Daily 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Fenced, disposal bag receptacles, trash cans, parking, dog water fountains Disposal bag receptacles are provided at Alexandria parks; patrons must provide their own bags.
East of Commonwealth between Oak and Chapman Streets
Daily 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Off-leash, unfenced, under voice control areas
At the corner of Fairfax and 1st Streets
Daily 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Unfenced; 100-by-100-foot area is marked by traffic barriers. Off-leash, unfenced, under voice control areas
Oronoco Street and Union Street
Gibbon and Union Streets
Water, fenced, & agility equipment. Location: 700 Courthouse Rd, SW
Run by the town of Vienna. Dogs must be leashed outside of the fence. The fence is only 4 feet high. Not much room for Large. dogs to run. Benches, trash bags, & cans, but water is broken. 3 agility pieces. Great for shy & well behaved dogs. Children must be leashed [just kidding] with an adult. Small dog park that is approximately 1/3 of an acre. Location: Near 9500? Courthouse Road. It is next to the rest of the park, but different driveway. Directions: From I-66, take Nutley Street [Rte 243] NORTH. At the 3rd traffic light, turn LEFT on Courthouse Road [large drainage dip in the road]. Take the 2nd. LEFT into the small gravel parking lot. If you go too far, you will see the sign for the rest of the facilities.
Location: 10033 Blake Lane. Directions: from interstate 66, take the rte 123 exit (Chain Bridge Road), North towards Vienna. Right onto Germantown Road (2nd light?) Park will be on your right- park at the recycle center parking lot.
Big (unfenced) playground behind secondary school. Also has a spring/fountain for dogs to cool off. Local dogs meet there between 7-9am. Location: Corner of Elm and Poplar.
Interior space is one acre of bluestone dust surface. Clean and dry. Location: 4710 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria. Directions: Turn onto Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy from Rt. 1 (Richmond Hwy) and continue just past Rt. 623 to park entrance on left. Off Leash Dog Area is to right, past barn and garden plots on asphalt trail along front of park.
Large area for large dogs to run. Mostly dirt, some grass, & some trees. Water outside the fence, trash cans, & benches. The fence is only 4 ft. high, & very close to the parkway. Large fenced area with some woods [est. 3 acre]. Burke [Fairfax Co.]. Location: 9500 Fairfax County Parkway [Rte.7100]. Directions: From I-66, take Fairfax County Parkway [Rte.7100] SOUTH. [ADC NoVA Map Book-Map 27/page31, D2](mileage?). First Right after passing Lee Chapel Road. [between Lee Chapel Rd. & Pohick Rd.] Use the first parking lot, [on the left]. Cross the street & follow the trail & signs to the dog park & nature trail.
Park use is restricted to current members – to join please go to website. Use of the park is restricted during the following hours: Saturdays between 10 AM and noon (big / vigorous dogs). Sundays between 10 AM and noon (small dogs). Location: At the corner of Metzerott Rd and University Blvd in Acredale Park (M-NCPPC). Directions: From the west: Take University Blvd (193) east. Turn right on Metzerott Rd. The dog park is on the right. From the north: Take Baltimore Ave (Rt 1) south. Turn right on Metzerott Rd, just after the 193 intersection. The dog park is on the left.
Don’t forget to bring a bag or ‘poop scooper’ — one MUST clean up after their little (or big) one(s). Also, the park is supported by the county (no fees) — please make sure your dog is socialized so that the park can stay open — with the success of this park, other parks will hopefully open in the county. Location: http://www.mc-dog.org/wheatmap.html Directions: Take Arcola Avenue (off of Georgia Avenue) to Orebaugh Avenue and follow the signs.
Area for dogs under 25lbs and area for dogs over 25lbs. Water pump in large dog area. Location: Corner of Baron Cameron Ave and Wiehle Ave. Directions: Toll Road to Take Reston Parkway north. Turn right onto Baron Cameron Avenue; continue on Baron Cameron Ave to the intersection with Wiehle Ave. Turn left onto Wiehle Ave and then turn left into Baron Cameron Park. The Dog area is on your right.
Dogma Dog Bakery and Boutique Our pet stylists, Sharon Malachi and MacKenzie Brooks, specialize in a stress-free grooming experience. Dogs are not caged without request or cage dried. We provide breed-specific grooming, with your personal guidance. Dogs are groomed straight through, no day-long visits unless needed. For more anxious pets, we will make private appointments upon request. Area Served: We serve the Washington, DC metro area.Services Offered: » Grooms most/all breeds of dogs » Special Care Appointments » Offers Large Dog (70+ Pounds) Grooming Services » Retail Pet Products Available » Vet Referred » Show Grooming Services Business Established: 2000
Offering services of Acupuncture, and helping small animals as well
1600 Block North Sycamore. This park is partially fenced with wooden rail fencing. Take I-66 West to Sycamore St. Exit 69. Turn left on Sycamore past the East Falls Church Metro Station. Turn right onto North 16th St. Then take first right which dead ends at the dog exercise area.
Happy Grooming Our groomer and owner, Mary Tang, is a committed pet lover who endeavors to provide a friendly and enjoyable environment catering to all of your dog and cat grooming needs. She is a grooming school graduate and will make every effort to ensure your pet enjoys the grooming procedure. Evening and weekend appointments are available. Open Monday-Saturday. Area Served: Arlington, Washington Metro Area Services Offered: » Grooms most/all breeds of dogs » Special Care Appointments » Cat Grooming Services » Offers Large Dog (70+ Pounds) Grooming Services » Retail Pet Products Available » Vet Referred Business Established: 2009
Residence Inn Arlington Courthouse allows up to two dogs (50 lbs or less) per guest room for an additional fee of $100 per stay.
Along Chambliss Street south of tennis courts
Off-leash, unfenced, under voice control areas Daily 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Unfenced; area is marked by traffic barriers.
Clarion Collection Hotel Arlington accepts one pet under 75 lbs for an additional fee of $75 for the first night and $10 per pet per night for all additional nights.
Sheraton National Hotel welcomes a maximum of one dog, 70lbs or less, per guest room for no additional fee. Dogs cannot be left unattended at any time. Only dogs allowed. All rooms are dog friendly.
Fenced dog exercise area. 3308 South Stafford St. The County’s newest and only fully fenced dog exercise area. From I-395 North or South take Shirlington Exit and follow signs to Quaker Ln. From Quaker Ln, take first right onto 32nd Rd. Take next right onto S. Stafford St. and follow curve to the Yield sign. Turn left at sign (32nd St.) Park at the bottom of the hill or along sides of the streets. The dog exercise area is on the other side of the softball diamond from the parking lot.
At VCA Barcroft Cat Hospital, your pet’s health is our top priority and excellent service our goal.
Towneplace Suites by Marriott Falls Church allows up to two dogs of any size for a one-time $100 fee.
Disposal bag receptacles are provided at Alexandria parks; patrons must provide their own bags Off-leash, unfenced, under voice control areas Daily 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Unfenced.
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Alexandria allows up to three dogs (40 lbs or less) per guest room for an additional fee of $100 per stay. Larger dogs may be permitted with prior management approval.
Vaccinations
Full-service Grooming
Dog Training
Aquatics Department
The Virginian Suites welcomes a maximum of two pets, of any size, per guest room for an additional $150 per stay. Additional pets may be accepted with approval prior to booking.
East of Park Road
