Top 27 Best Dog Parks in Washington, District of Columbia
Discover the perfect places where your furry friend can run, play, and socialize in Washington. We've carefully selected and reviewed the top dog parks so you can find the ideal spot for your canine companion.
Dock 79 dog park
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Eckington Dog Park
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Eckington Parks and Arts is an action-oriented nonprofit philanthropic group that supports and activates Eckington’s public spaces including Alethia Tanner Park
Dock 79 & Maren Dog Park (Private)
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Texas Ave Dog Park
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Project Overview: The project scope includes the design and construction of a new dog park in DPR’s inventory. This will be the first dog park located in Ward 7. The new dog park will be located northwest of the intersection of Texas Avenue and C Street, SE.
Bryant Street Dog Park
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Columbia Heights Dog Park
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Guy Mason Recreation Center Dog Park
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The Guy Mason Recreation Community studio, and a woodworking shop. Programs are facilitated by site staff as well as contractors with specialized skills and certifications. It also has a new playground and a dog park. A visit to Guy Mason Recreation Center will provide something for everyone!
The Bark Park by District Dogs
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Bundy Dog Park
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Dog Park
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Newark Street Dog Park
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Discover Newark Street Dog Park, featuring a safe fenced dog run and spacious dog play area. Perfect for your furry friends to socialize and play!
S Street Park
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Many of the District's dog parks are in the inventory of the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) in partnership with the public. In 2007, dog park regulations were issued which allowed for the creation of official, public dog parks on District-owned parkland within the possession and control of the Government of the District of Columbia. The application process is described in more detail below.
JBAB Dog Park
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Lansburgh Dog Park
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The DPR Lansburgh Dog Park project Delaware Avenue between I Street and M Street in Southwest DC is a 15,000 square foot partnership project between DPR and Paws of Southwest. The proposed application seeks to install and operate a dog park up to 15,000 square-feet at Lansburgh Park. The proposed site is located in the southwest corner of the park, on the boundary of the park that is adjacent to the District’s Department of Motor Vehicle Inspection Station.
Takoma Dog Park
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Upshur Dog Park
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Virginia Avenue Park
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Dog Park at The Parks
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Francis Field
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DPR manages and maintains dog parks throughout the District. These areas are fenced in with enough space for friendly dogs to run free without leashes. Please do not bring your pet to a DPR dog park if it interacts with other dogs in an aggressive manner.
