Dog Friendly Activities in Arlington, VA

There are 14 dog friendly activities in Arlington. 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 Arlington.

Pet Friendly Glencarlyn Park Off Leash Area
Glencarlyn Park Off Leash Area Glencarlyn Park in Arlington, VA, includes an off-leash area for Fido. It's located near a wooded area with a rocky creek. Bring Fido to cool off on a hot day or let him meet other pups. Be careful as the park is not fenced. See Details
Pet Friendly Potomac Heritage Trail
Potomac Heritage Trail The Potomac Heritage Trail is a pet-friendly, multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Arlington, VA! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Potomac Heritage 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. See Details
Mount Vernon Trail The Mount Vernon Trail is a dog-friendly, multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Arlington, VA! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Mount Vernon 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. See Details
Snouts & Stouts Check out Snouts & Stouts, Arlington, VA's only indoor dog park and bar! Here, your pup can run around off-leash while you enjoy a delicious beverage. They use special turf to ensure cleanliness and have a Dog Patrol to keep things in order, so you can just sit back and relax while Fido has fun. A membership is required to enter with a dog, humans enter for free. See Details
Dog Park at Shirlington Park Shirlington Park's dog park is a very large park with gates that lead to a stream in Arlington, VA. The park has separate areas for large and small dogs to play, a paved path in the middle, picnic tables, water spigots, and waste stations. See Details
Dog Park at Towers Park Fido will love this dog park located inside of Towers Park in Arlington, VA. Find it at the end of a windy, paved path towards the northeast end of the park. The space is fully fenced with gravel terrain, shady trees, and separate areas for large and small dogs. Amenities include agility obstacles, picnic tables, water spigots, waste stations, and lights for night use. See Details
Dog Park at Fort Barnard Park Fort Barnard Park's Dog Park is a great spot for Fido to run and play off leash in Arlington, VA. The area is fully fenced with dirt terrain and a couple shady trees. Amenities include double-gated entry, picnic tables, benches, water fountains, and waste stations. There are also lights for nighttime play. See Details
Madison Community Canine Area The Madison Community Canine Area is located inside of Fort Ethan Allen Park in Arlington, VA. This fully-fenced, off-leash dog park is mulch covered with shady trees, benches, water access, and waste stations. There are two smaller, more secluded sections for more submissive pups. See Details
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. See Details
Dog Park at Benjamin Banneker Park Bring Fido out for an afternoon of off-leash play at Benjamin Banneker Parkin Arlington, VA. The area is fully fenced with shady trees, dirt and artificial turf terrain. Dogs can play on the large, cement tunnels while their parents relax at a bench or picnic table. Water spigots and waste stations are available near the double-gated entrance. See Details
Clarendon Dog Park Clarendon Dog Park, also known as James Hunter Dog Park, is located near downtown Arlington, VA. The area is fully fenced with turf and gravel terrain. There is a water feature on site for dogs to splash and cool off. A water fountain and waste station is available near the double-gated entrance. See Details
Four Mile Run Trail The Four Mile Run Trail is a pet-friendly, multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Arlington, VA! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Four Mile Run 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. See Details
Dog Park at Utah Park Bring Fido to Utah Park's designated dog area in Arlington, VA. The space is fully fenced and gravel covered with tall, shady trees. Amenities include double gated-entry, a shelter, picnic tables, water spigots and waste stations. See Details
Barcoft Park Barcoft Park is a pet-friendly public park in Arlington, VA. Bring Fido to the 65-acre area for a walk on the trail, a picnic in the pavilion, or some relaxation time by the stream. There are also sports courts & fields and a playground, providing fun for the whole family. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
George Washington's Mount Vernon Tour the grounds of George Washington's estate, Mount Vernon, with your leashed pets in Alexandria, VA. Pets are welcome during daytime visitation hours. Your canine companion can accompany you as you visit George Washington's tomb, the stables, the gardens, and dozens of other outdoor places. Enjoy the view of the Potomac River from the dog-friendly piazza. Pets aren't allowed in the historic buildings, the museum, or the Education Center exhibition galleries. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
DC By Foot See Washington, DC, with your pup on a private DC By Foot walking tour. Dog-friendly tour options include the National Mall, Tidal Basin, Historic Georgetown, Capitol Hill, and many more. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome on private walking tours only. Public tours are not dog-friendly. Tour departure locations vary based on chosen tour, and reservations are required. See Details
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