Along Old Mill Run west of Gordon St. (Tarleton Park)
At the corner of Fairfax and 1st Streets
Gibbon and Union 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
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.
801 South Scott St. The park is fenced with two separate areas, one for big dogs and one for small. From 395 North or South, take Columbia Pike West towards Bailey’s Crossroads. Stay in right-hand lane and take right on Scott St. at white church. Go straight until road ends at parking lot. Exercise area is behind the tennis courts.
Location: 6621 Columbia Pike. Directions: Beltway Exit 52B(Little River Tpk., Rt. 236) east 3 miles to left at Robert Ave. and right on Alpine Drive and then left into the parking lot entrance.
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.
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.
North West District of Columbia. Whitheaven Parkway.
3829 North Stafford St. Exercise area is partially fenced. From Lee Highway (29) North or South. Turn onto Military Rd. Follow Military to end. Turn left onto Old Glebe Rd. Exercise area is on left. Drive past and turn left into entrance for Community Center. Park in Center front parking lot. Walk from your car to left of building to enter area. NOTE: Police will ticket for parking in back lot. Also, dogs are not allowed on soccer field.’
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.
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.
Water, fenced, & agility equipment. Location: 700 Courthouse Rd, SW
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.
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.
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.
2601 South Arlington Mill Drive This area is located along the bicycle path behind a storage facility along South Four Mile Run between Shirlington Rd. and South Walter Reed Dr. It is close to but not in Jennie Dean Park. Heading east on Four Mile Run take a right on Nelson. Heading west take a left. Go straight and park behind the storage facility. The area is between the facility and the water. There is no signage indicating its location. NOTE: Personal safety issues at this site.
Daily 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Unfenced; 50-by-200-foot area is marked by traffic barriers. Off-leash, unfenced, under voice control areas
The Westin Alexandria welcomes a maximum of two dogs under 40lbs per guest room for no additional fee. Dogs cannot be left unattended at any time. Only dogs allowed; no cats or other animals.
Comfort Inn Alexandria welcomes a maximum of two pets, 30lbs or less, for an additional $25 per pet, per night. Please note that the hotel may not allow aggressive breeds of dogs and pets may not …
Southeast corner of Braddock Road and Commonwealth
Daily 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Unfenced; area is marked by traffic barriers. Off-leash, unfenced, under voice control areas
Area east of entrance to Monticello Park
East of Commonwealth between Oak and Chapman Streets
Wholistic Hound delivers family dog training and behavior solutions that are both dog and people friendly. Their clients achieve excellent results in a short time by learning to communicate with their canine companions and integrate effective dog training techniques into their daily lives. Owner and Instructor Sandy Modell is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and has been training dogs for many years. Her philosophy and methods approach training as more than just dog “obedience.” Humane and effective dog training is based on the science of learning behaviors of classical and operant conditioning. The methods and techniques that are used teach your dog to think as they learn new and good behaviors. At the same time, you build a stronger relationship with them. Sessions are positive, motivating, and fun. Private in-home lessons, group classes, and specialized consultations are offered for puppies and dogs of all ages. Group classes are sponsored through the City of Alexandria Department of Parks and Recreation.
Edison Street cul-de-sac
4100 South Four Mile Run Drive This exercise area is located in the park at the ‘T’ of Arlington Mill Rd, and South Walter Reed Dr. If you drive to it you must enter at the South Four Mile Run entrance close to the DMV. Park and walk east along the bicycle path approximately 1/2 mile toward S. Walter Reed. The dog exercise area is on the left between the bicycle path and water, close to the road.
Residence Inn by Marriott Alexandria Old Town allows pets of any size for a fee of $15 per night plus a $150 one-time fee.
Lorien Hotel and Spa A Kimpton Hotel allows up to two dogs of any size per guest room for no additional fee.
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.
Paws Purrs and Exotics Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Alexandria, VA. The professional and courteous staff at Paws Purrs and Exotics Animal Hospital seeks to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for their highly-valued patients.
We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. Paws Purrs and Exotics Animal Hospital strives t
Fully Fenced Dog Park. Hours: Sunrise to 1/2 hour after Sunset. Working to get the park lighted for winter early darkness. Check our website for updates. Location: 2060 S. Walter Reed Drive. Directions: Corner of S. Walter Reed and S. Pollard. Between Glebe Road and Four Mile Run.
The Red Roof Alexandria welcomes one pets, 60 lbs or less, for no additional fee. Two dogs are welcome with prior approval from the hotel, depending on the size of the dogs.
Holiday Inn Alexandria-Historic District welcomes up to two well-behaved pets, 50lbs or less, for an additional $50 per pet, per stay.
In the mid-1800’s Fairfax Animal Hospital was a dairy farm. In the 1930’s beside where we are residing now there was a country store, there were pony rides, and in the 1940’s the airport was right across the street. In 1945 we became the first animal hospital in Fairfax County.
Fairfax Animal Hospital has served our community for over fifty years. The animal hospital is a full-service animal hospital whose mission is to provide the highest standard of veterinary care for pets. We provide top of the line care and personalized services at affordable prices. Fairfax Animal Hospital takes pride in treating all pets as one of our own.
Fairfax Animal Hospital excels in pet care and the science of veterinary medicine. We provide complete medical, surgical, dental, and preventative services to all house pets. We promise to take the time to listen to you about your pets’ health and to fully explain the treatment options available. We also have an in-house pharmacy with access to specialists, making our veterinary facility a one stop shop for your pet’s health and medical needs.
East of Park Road
W&OD Railroad at Raymond Avenue
Alexandria Animal Hospital is a full-service small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care to the community since 1942.
Based in Alexandria, Va., the company provides a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of external laboratories. Its facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, in-hospital surgery suite, in-house digital X-ray capabilities, a closely supervised hospitalization area and indoor boarding kennels, with outdoor walking areas. Alexandria Animal Hospital is a member of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).
VCA operates a network of more than 540 animal hospitals in 41 states across the nation. These hospitals are staffed by more than 1,800 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians to give your pet the very best in medical care. Over 200 are board-certified specialists. Our hospitals provide a full range of general medical and surgical services as well as specialized treatments.
