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Dog parks

A day frolicking in the sun with some four-legged friends is a great way to spend your time and get your dog spent.

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This article was updated on May 26, 2021.

Alexandria

Ben Brenman Park

Benches are located in the park, which also has some agility equipment and toys for pups to play with. It’s located adjacent to Backlick Creek. // 4800 Brenman Park Dr., Alexandria

Eugene Simpson Stadium Dog Park

Drinking water for dogs and humans and a few benches. // 426 E. Monroe Ave., Alexandria

Dog Run Park at Carlyle

Good-sized fenced area with large and small dog sections. // 450 Andrew’s Ln., Alexandria

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Potomac Yard

This dog park opened in 2018, and includes water fountains, benches, shrubs, and trees in the 1-acre fenced area. // 561 E. Monroe Ave., Alexandria

Arlington

Benjamin Banneker Dog Park

Fenced area with trees and shade, watering station and stream nearby, human restroom, and an area for small dogs. // 1600 N. Sycamore St., Arlington

James Hunter Dog Park (formerly Clarendon Dog Park)

Large fenced park with a waterfall, wading pool, and benches. // 1230 N. Herndon St., Arlington

Shirlington Dog Park

Fenced area, space for small and special-needs dogs, and drinking water along a paved bike path. // 2710 S. Oakland St., Arlington

Towers Dog Park

Fenced with a separate area for small dogs, water, lights for night use, picnic tables, and lots of trees. // 801 S. Scott St., Arlington

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Utah Dog Park

Fenced gravel area with pavilion and picnic tables, water, and plenty of shade. // 3191 S. Utah St., Arlington

Fairfax

Baron Cameron Dog Park

A separate fenced area for dogs under 25 pounds, portable restrooms and benches for humans, and water spigots for the pups. // 11300 Baron Cameron Ave., Reston

Blake Lane Dog Park

A grassy fenced field with little shade and no running water. // 10033 Blake Ln., Oakton

Chandon Dog Park

Fenced area with water, benches, a spot for small dogs, shade, and a restroom for humans. // 900 Palmer Dr., Herndon

Grist Mill Dog Park

Benches and trees surround this fenced park with special landscaping (mud-free). The park has water, but no separate space for small dogs. // 4710 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy., Alexandria

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Rock Hill District Park

A fenced area for both large dogs and small dogs with a capacity for 90 dogs is available at this park. // 15150 Old Lee Rd., Chantilly

South Run Dog Park

South Run has a large area with a capacity for 85 dogs and some rocks and obstacles for the dogs to play on. // 7550 Reservation Dr., Springfield

Loudoun

Leesburg Dog Park

Located in Olde Izaak Walton Park, the dog area has benches inside and outside of the fenced area. Water is also available. // 850 Davis Ave. SE, Leesburg

Prince William

K-9 Gunner Memorial Dog Park

This park contains 46,000 square feet of grass and dirt areas with a separate areas for large and small dogs and bench seating in and out of the park. // 13000 Minnieville Rd., Woodbridge

(July 2018, Best Veterinarians)

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