The Fairfax County Park Authority welcomes leashed dogs in all of its parks. In addition, for owners of well-socialized canines who enjoy a good run, a friendly romp, or simply the presence of other dogs and people, the Park Authority operates dog parks or dog runs. These are designated fence-enclosed areas where unleashed dogs can have free play. At present, the Park Authority has eleven established dog parks located throughout Fairfax County.
Volunteer Dog Park Monitors are Park Authority volunteers who assist staff with the operations and maintenance of each dog park. They do so by encouraging awareness of dog park rules and regulations, reporting maintenance needs to the Park Authority, picking up litter and dog waste in order to model proper use and to keep park areas clean; and by promoting a sense of community among those who visit a dog park.
Users of off-leash dog areas do so at their own risk. Neither Fairfax County nor the Fairfax County Park Authority shall be liable for any injury or damage caused by any dog in the off-leash area.
Operating Hours are 7 a.m. to one half-hour after sunset Monday through Friday. On weekends and federal holidays, the hours are 8 a.m. to one half-hour after sunset.
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/offleash
Baron Cameron
11300 Baron Cameron Avenue, Reston
Established: September 2001
Capacity: 35 dogs (28 Large / 7 Small)
Special Features: Water supply and separate area for small dogs (under 25 lbs.)
Blake Lane
10033 Blake Lane, Oakton
Established: June 2000
Capacity: 25 dogs
Chandon
900 Palmer Drive, Herndon
Established: January 2003
Capacity: 47 dogs (43 Large / 4 Small)
Special Features: Water supply and separate area for small dogs (under 25 lbs.)
Dulles Station Community Park
13707 Sayward Blvd, Herndon
Capacity: 18 dogs
Special Features: Water supply, shade pavilion
Grist Mill
4710 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria
Established: April 2006
Capacity: 64 dogs
Special Features: Water supply
Lenclair Park
6725 Lenclair Street, Alexandria
Established:October 2014
Capacity: 46 dogs
Special Features: Water supply
Mason District
Intersection of Alpine Drive and Pinecrest Parkway, Annandale
Established: June 2002
Capacity: 62 dogs
Monticello Park
5315 Guinea Road, Burke
Established: November 2018
Capacity: 41 dogs (32 Large / 9 Small)
Special Features: Water supply
Rock Hill District Park (Originally Quinn Farm)
15150 Old Lee Rd., Chantilly
Established: March 2006
Capacity: 90 dogs (80 large/10 small)
Special Features: Separate area for small dogs (under 25 lbs.)
South Run
7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield
Established: December 2001
Capacity: 85 dogs
Westgrove
6801 Fort Hunt Rd., Alexandria
Established: November 2012
Capacity: 82 dogs
Special Features: Water supply, and when the large area of the dog park is closed due to wet conditions or maintenance, the small area only has a capacity of 26 dogs