Dog Friendly Activities in Reston, VA

McLean Central Park is a local wooded recreation area in McLean, VA. This pet-friendly park features a large field as well as some trails, where leashed pups are welcome to explore. The park also has a gazebo and disc golf course.

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The Perch

McLean, VA

The Perch

The Perch is an urban rooftop park located eleven stories up on the top of Capital One Center in McLean, VA. The 2.5-acre recreation space features an 18-hole mini-golf course, a sculpture garden, an amphitheater, and most importantly, a dog park with artificial turf for your pooch to play on.

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Bull Run Regional Park

Centreville, VA

Bull Run Regional Park

Bull Run Regional Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Centreville, VA. Spanning 1,500 acres, this park contains lots of trails for you to explore with your pooch. Stop along the way for a picnic with a view, and check out the wildflowers on the Bluebell Trail. Dogs are welcome, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them and they remain on a leash.

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Dynasty Brewing Company

Ashburn, VA

Dynasty Brewing Company

Dynasty Brewing Company is a pet-friendly brewery in Ashburn, VA. Located near One Loudoun and the W&OD Trail at Smiths Switch, this brewery, named for the first five presidents who hailed from Virginia, is a popular haunt for beer lovers. Leashed dogs are welcome to relax with you in their taproom while you enjoy a variety of craft brews, visiting food trucks and events.

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Newark Street Dog Park

Washington, DC

Newark Street Dog Park

Bring Fido to Newark Street Dog Park in Washington, DC, to play off-leash. The Park features two separate play areas with two separate entrances, a crushed granite surface, benches, a shade shelter, water fountains for people and pets, waste disposal stations, and toys. Park capacity is twenty-two dogs. When the park is at capacity and others are waiting, handlers are allowed thirty minutes in the park with their pets. Newark Street Dog Park's hours vary seasonally, so dog owners should check its website before planning their outing.

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BadWolf Brewing Company

Manassas, VA

BadWolf Brewing Company

BadWolf Brewing Company is a pet-friendly brewery in Manassas, VA. Bring your pooch along to relax in their chill atmosphere while you sip on a pint and enjoy some board games. They might even treat your pooch to a snack from behind the counter. Well-behaved, leashed dogs allowed inside the taproom or at an umbrella-covered table on the outdoor patio.

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James Hunter Dog Park

Arlington, VA

James Hunter Dog Park

Bring Fido to blow off some steam at James Hunter Dog Park in Arlington, VA. This large, fenced-in dog park welcomes off-leashed dogs to run around, socialize and have some fun! There is a wading pool with a large rock waterfall for your dogs to cool off after a long play session. You will also find plenty of seating for pet parents. Please note it is closed for maintenance on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

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Billy Goat Trail

Potomac, MD

Billy Goat Trail

Leashed pets are welcome to join you for a hike through sections B & C of Billy Goat Trail in Potomac, MD. This lovely pet-friendly area features waterfalls and rapids. Try section B for a challenging 1.4-mile adventure or section C for an easier 1.6-mile hike. Please note that pets are not permitted in section A of the trail.

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Dog Park at Olney Manor Recreational Park

Olney, MD

Dog Park at Olney Manor Recreational Park

Bring your pets to play off leash at the dog park at Olney Manor Recreational Park in Olney, MD. Situated on one acre within a 61-acre community park, this fenced dog run features a mulch base, a separate section for small dogs, and a water fountain to keep visitors hydrated. Pets must be on a leash before entering and exiting the park.

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Grist Mill Dog Park

Alexandria, VA

Grist Mill Dog Park

Bring Fido out for a day of play at Grist Mill Dog Park in Alexandria, VA! The 1-acre space is fully fenced and sand covered with shady trees. Amenities include benches, picnic tables, water access, and waste stations.

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LUSH

Washington, DC

LUSH

LUSH is a popular cosmetics retailer which operates a dog-friendly store in Washington, DC. Well-behaved pets are welcome inside as long as they are leashed. Owners should be aware that some products might be displayed close to the ground and be within reach of Fido. Close supervision is necessary. LUSH sells premium bath products, massage oils, makeup, skincare, hair treatments, fragrances and body lotions.

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Dog Park at Ridge Road Recreational Park

Germantown, MD

Dog Park at Ridge Road Recreational Park

Bring Fido for some off-leash play at the dog park at Ridge Road Recreational Park in Germantown, MD. This Montgomery County park is a popular meeting spot and exercise area for local dog owners and their canine friends. The dog park is approximately a half acre in size and is enclosed with a 6-foot chain link fence.

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Bark-N-Play Halstead Square Dog Park

Fairfax, VA

Bark-N-Play Halstead Square Dog Park

Bark-N-Play Halstead Square Dog Park is a fenced dog run for Halstead Square residents in Fairfax, VA. This park features Astro turf and several agility items. Residents with a combination are able to access the gated park at this urban apartment complex, where Fido can enjoy some off-leash time.

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Michaels

Rockville, MD

Michaels

Michaels in Rockville, MD is a pet-friendly craft store, where leashed dogs are welcome to join you while you browse the aisles of supplies for your next craft project. They offer a great selection of tools and materials for hobbies, such as jewelry making, cake decorating, quilting, painting and more.

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Capital Crescent Trail

Chevy Chase, MD

Capital Crescent Trail

The Capital Crescent Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Chevy Chase! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Capital Crescent Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

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Burnside Farms

Nokesville, VA

Burnside Farms

Dogs are welcome to join you at pet-friendly Burnside Farms during their summer season in Nokesville, VA. Bring your leashed pup to pick flowers to take home, or snap some family photos together among the sunflower fields.

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Patuxent River State Park

Brookeville, MD

Patuxent River State Park

Dogs are welcome at Patuxent River State Park in Brookeville, MD. This pet-friendly park is made up of 6,700 acres of natural areas and farmlands, with a section of the park dedicated as a state wildlands area. There are unmarked trails that weave around the classic Maryland landscape, perfect for exploring with your pooch. You can bring Fido with you, as long as they are on a leash and all mess is cleaned up after them.

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Waredeca Brewing Company

Laytonsville, MD

Waredeca Brewing Company

Waredeca Brewing Company in Laytonsville, MD welcomes leashed dogs to join you on this working horse farm for a craft beer, Thursdays to Sundays. This pet-friendly brewery features 8-12 beers on tap at all times. Visiting pooches are allowed on the outdoor patio and in the orchard area but not in the tasting room or brewery. Pair your pint with a snack from their light menu of pretzel bites, hummus, charcuterie and popcorn. They also host a rotating selection of food trucks.

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Bull Run Occoquan Trail

Fairfax Station, VA

Bull Run Occoquan Trail

Bull Run Occoquan Trail is a dog-friendly trail in Fairfax Station, VA, perfect for hikers. NOVA Park’s longest natural surface trail takes visitors through more than 5,000 acres of scenic woodlands. Sites along the trail include various battle points and land features. Parking is available near the trailhead. Please ensure Fido is leashed.

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Sinistral Brewing Company

Manassas, VA

Sinistral Brewing Company

Located in the historic district of Manassas, Sinistral Brewing Company offers a relaxed atmosphere for craft beer lovers. Fido is welcome to join you inside the taproom or in the beer garden, but dogs must be kept on a leash. The taproom hosts a variety of rotating events, including trivia, bingo and open mic nights. Although this seven barrel brewery doesn't have a kitchen, they often host food vendors.

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