There are 36 dog friendly activities in Alexandria. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Alexandria.
Monticello Park Off Leash Area
Monticello Park includes an off-leash area for dogs in Alexandria, VA. The space is not fenced but it's marked with paw print posts around the perimeter in a wooded area with a bridge and a couple benches. Remember to clean up after your pup.
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Dog Park at Montgomery Park
Montgomery Park is a small park in Alexandria, VA that includes a dog park. Bring Fido out for a day of play at this fully-fenced, gravel-covered area. You'll find benches, a water fountain, and waste stations. Remember to clean up after your pup.
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Ft. Williams Parkway Off Leash Dog Area
Bring Fido to the Ft. Williams Parkway Off Leash Dog Area in Alexandria, VA. You can find it at the southern side of the park. It's not fenced, but you'll find spacious, grassy lawns, wooded areas, and paved trails. Remember to pick up after your pup. Dogs are not allowed in other areas of the public park.
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Mount Jefferson Park Off Leash Dog Area
Bring Fido to the off leash area in Mount Jefferson Park near W&OD Railroad in Alexandria, VA. The park is grass covered with lots of shady trees. Be careful as the area is not fenced. Don't forget waste bags and water for your pup.
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Tarleton Park Off Leash Area
Tarleton Park includes an off leash area for Fido to run, play, and socialize with other pups in Alexandria, VA. It's located near Holmes Run Trail with a grassy lawn and shady trees. Be careful as the area is not fenced.
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Timberbranch Parkway Off Leash Area
Bring Fido to the Timberbranch Parkway Off Leash Area in Alexandria, VA. Bring your pet to enjoy a bit of off-leash exercise in the area marked with bollards at this designated dog park. Be careful as the park is not fenced.
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Old Town Books
Old Town Books is a dog-friendly general interest local bookshop in the heart of historic Old Town Alexandria. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you as you browse, and you might even meet Scout, the shop dog.
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Huntley Meadows Park
Leashed dogs are welcome at Huntley Meadows Park in Alexandria, VA. This natural area is Fairfax County's premier wetland wildlife sanctuary, and is an important space for many native animals. For that reason, pets are not permitted on the boardwalks, or the Restoration and Heron Trails, but can join you on all other trails.
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Green Spring Gardens
Green Spring Gardens in Alexandria, VA is part museum, part outdoor classroom and part nature center! This dog-friendly recreational area is open year round and offers inspiration for local home gardeners. Fido is welcome to join you for a stroll on one of the pet-friendly trails that pass by streams, a pond, demonstration gardens and more.
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Jackson M Abbott Wetland Refuge
Jackson M Abbott Wetland Refuge is a dog-friendly recreational area located in Alexandria, VA. You and Fido have a couple of options for trail walking. Choose from a paved walking path around the pond or a shady hiking path through the wooded area. Or, spend some time splashing around on the banks of Dogue Creek. Please leash and clean up after your pets in the area.
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Winkler Botanical Preserve
Winkler Botanical Preserve is a pet-friendly outdoor attraction in Alexandria, VA. Bring Fido out for an afternoon at this relaxing, secluded area that features nature trails, a serene lake, babbling streams, and a beautiful waterfall, all nestled within a lush forest of native plants. Dogs are welcome throughout as long as they're leashed and cleaned up after.
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Fort Hunt National Park
Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Fort Hunt National Park in Alexandria, VA. Enjoy hiking the Fort Hunt Park Main Loop, the Fort Hunt Park Short Trail or the Mount Vernon Trail with your furry friend. You can also bring lunch to have at one of the picnic areas. Please clean up after your pet.
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Windmill Hill Park Off Leash Area
Windmill Hill Park in Alexandria, VA includes an off leash area for dogs to run and play. It's not fenced, but it includes lots of grassy space for Fido to play a game of fetch! Dogs can also wade in the nearby water if they need to cool off.
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Barkhaus
Barkhaus offers a off-leash indoor and outdoor dog park, combined with a dog bar. Guests come to enjoy a beverage or bite to eat while their dogs make new friends. Barkhaus has collaborated with the incredible Laughing Pig for their unique and thoughtfully crafted menu with a locally sourced collection of beer and wine. All dogs must be current on Parvo, Rabies, Bordetella, and Canine Distemper (DHPP, DHLPP, DA2PP) vaccinations. Proof of vaccination is required prior to entry. Per Virginia Law, guests are legally only allowed to bring 1 dog per person at a time.
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Four Mile Run Park Off-Leash Area
Four Mile Run Park features a designated off-leash area for dogs near the Edison Street cul-de-sac in Alexandria, VA. The perimeter area is marked with paw print posts. It's spacious and grassy, making it the perfect spot for game of fetch or a leisurely stroll. Remember to clean up after your pet.
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Hooff's Run Park & Greenway
Hooff's Run Park & Greenway includes a designated off-leash area for dogs to run, play, and socialize with other pups in Alexandria, VA. The space is grass covered with a couple shady trees and benches. Be careful as it is not fenced.
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National Mall
Enjoy a stroll with Fido on the dog-friendly grounds surrounding National Mall, a historic landmark in Washington, DC. Canines are welcome to join you for a casual walk past the monuments, memorials, and to admire views across Tidal Basin. The large lawns are also ideal for a picnic or game of frisbee with your four-legged companion.
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Nonpartisan Pedicab
Nonpartisan Pedicab offers private, pet-friendly tours of Washington, DC in the back of a pedicab. You and your pooch can see the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, the White House, the Smithsonian Museums, the US Capitol, and so much more. They stop at each monument and memorial to let you walk around and take pictures. The tours are always at your own pace and your own schedule. Dogs are always welcome on the tour at no extra cost. Furthermore, if you wish to go into any monument, they will be happy to take care of your dog while you walk around. This company was previously voted in the top 10 dog friendly tours in the US in a USAToday contest.
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Wheel the People Pedicab Tours
Wheel the People Pedicab Tours can help make you and your dog's visit to Washington DC more memorable. These private tours focus on the design of the memorials on the National Mall, landmarks on Capitol Hill. They are a convenient and hospitable touring mode for dogs and their human companions. Tour fees range from $100 to $140 USD per pedicab, per hour depending upon the capacity of touring clients & dogs. The minimum touring time is 1.5 hours. Tours are offered daily by appointment from mid morning to early evening.
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Discover DC Pedicab Tours
Discover DC Pedicab Tours in Washington, DC is dog friendly. Save your shoes from miles of wear and tear and climb aboard a Discover DC Pedicab for an unforgettable tour of the nation's capital. A variety of tour options await you and your pup, including a Tidal Basin tour, Moonlight Monument tour, Lincoln Assassination tour, and many more. Leashed pets are welcome to join their humans on nearly every tour.
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