Dog Friendly Activities in La Plata, MD

There are 2 dog friendly activities in La Plata, and 70 more nearby. 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 La Plata.

River Farm

Alexandria, VA

River Farm River Farm is a pet-friendly 25-acre historic site along the Potomac River in Alexandria, VA. Bring Fido along while you explore the beautiful pathways, gardens, woodlands and meadow surrounding the old home. It's a great spot for a leisurely stroll or afternoon picnic. Dogs are welcome on a leash. See Details

Dog Run Park at Carlyle

Alexandria, VA

Dog Run Park at Carlyle Dog Run Park at Carlyle is a great spot for Fido to run and play off leash in Alexandria, VA. It's fully fenced and gravel covered with double-gated entry for safe de-leashing. Amenities include benches, water fountains, and trash receptacles. Remember to bring your own waste bags for Fido. Also, be careful as it can get muddy after rain. See Details

Occoquan Regional Park

Lorton, VA

Occoquan Regional Park Occoquan Regional Park is a dog-friendly destination in Lorton, VA. This 350-acre park features nature trails, an overlook, pavilions and grills. Your leashed pup is welcome to enjoy a picnic or a hike with you on the trails. See Details

G34.3 Brewing Company

Lorton, VA

G34.3 Brewing Company G34.3 Brewing Company in Lorton, VA, welcomes well-behaved, friendly dogs in their taproom. Grab a seat at a high top table and enjoy their selection of handcrafted beer. Be sure to check their social media pages for updates on their rotating food truck schedule. Local menus are also available for ordering outside food. See Details

Duke Street Dog Park

Alexandria, VA

Duke Street Dog Park Duke Street Dog Park is a great place for Fido to run, play, and socialize with other dogs off leash in Alexandria, VA. It's fully fenced and grass covered with shady trees, picnic tables, benches, water spigots, bowls, and waste stations. See Details

Dog Park at Ben Brenman Park

Alexandria, VA

Dog Park at Ben Brenman Park Bring Fido out for a day of play at the dog park inside of Ben Brenman Park in Alexandria, VA. It's fully fenced and mulch covered with benches and waste receptacles. Remember to bring your own water and waste bags. See Details

Chaptico Park

Mechanicsville, MD

Chaptico Park Chaptico Park is a pet-friendly destination in Mechanicsville, MD. There are picnic tables, a playground, nine soccer and lacrosse fields with practice areas, restrooms and a concession area. It's also home to trails for you to explore with your pooch by your side. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after. See Details

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. See Details

Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail

King George, VA

Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail The Dahlgren Railroad Heritage 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 King George! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Dahlgren Railroad 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

Smallwood State Park

Marbury, MD

Smallwood State Park Dogs are welcome at Smallwood State Park in Marbury, MD. Once the home of General William Smallwood, a hero in the revolutionary war, the house on the property has been restored to its former glory of 1785. Pets are not permitted inside park buildings, but leashed pups can join you on the dog-friendly trails around the day-use sections of the park and in the campgrounds. Please remember to clean up after your pets. See Details

Colonial Beach Dog Park

Colonial Beach, VA

Colonial Beach Dog Park Colonial Beach Dog Park welcomes Fido for off-leash play when visiting Colonial Beach, VA. Open from dawn to dusk, dogs can explore two fully fenced areas; one of which is designated for small breeds. Overlooking The Boathouse Marina on Monroe Creek, an hour or two spent at Colonial Beach Dog Park presents the opportunity to enjoy fresh coastal air. Dogs who use the park must be at least four months old, be licensed and have a rabies certificate. The park has covered benches which provide shelter in inclement weather, in addition to pet-waste stations and water pumps to refill pet bowls. See Details

Newtowne Neck State Park

Leonardtown, MD

Newtowne Neck State Park Dogs are welcome at Newtowne Neck State Park on the banks of Breton Bay, St. Clements Bay and the Potomac River in Leonardtown, MD. This constantly changing and evolving park on a 794-acre peninsula is popular among wildlife lovers due to the diverse habitat it provides. You can explore the natural environment while hiking through the relatively undeveloped park with Fido. Dog owners are reminded to bring a leash for their pup and to clean up any mess they make. See Details

Cedarville State Forest

Brandywine, MD

Cedarville State Forest Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Cedarville State Forest, previously the winter camping ground of the Piscataway Indian Tribe, in Brandywine, MD. The headwaters of the Zekiah Swamp are located in the park, and there are a number of surrounding fields and over 19 miles of trails that can be explored by dogs and their owners. Remember to keep Fido on a leash under six feet for the duration of your stay. Dogs are allowed in all the day use areas and can even camp in the campground with their owners too. See Details

Chapel Point State Park

Port Tobacco, MD

Chapel Point State Park Chapel Point State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Port Tobacco, MD. Located along the river, this 600-acre undeveloped recreation area is popular among anglers and hunters. Chapel Point is accessible for dogs and their owners from sunrise to sunset, but please remember to leash and clean up after your pets. See Details

Pohick Bay Regional Park

Lorton, VA

Pohick Bay Regional Park Pohick Bay Regional Park is a dog-friendly recreation area on 1,000 acres in Lorton, VA, where you and Fido can spend a day on the bay. Enjoy canoe, paddleboard and kayak rentals, or bring your own boat to the public boat launch ramp. Other amenities include hiking trails and picnic shelters. See Details

River Mill Park

Occoquan, VA

River Mill Park River Mill Park welcomes leashed dogs on the looped pathway that runs along the Occoquan River in Occoquan, VA. This pet-friendly, one-acre park is a great spot to enjoy a walk with Fido or an afternoon picnic. Amenities include a public restroom, event pavilion, open space and paved walking trail. See Details

Southern Area Dog Park

Fort Washington, MD

Southern Area Dog Park Fido is invited to play at the Southern Area Dog Park in Riverfront Park of Fort Washington, MD. This fully fenced facility is the first in its area, providing two separate sections for large and small dogs. Amenities include double entry gates, drinking fountains, various surface areas, agility features and more. See Details

Mason District Off-Leash Dog Park

Annandale, VA

Mason District Off-Leash Dog Park Fido is welcome to enjoy some off-leash play at the Mason District Off-Leash Dog Park in Annandale, VA. Located adjacent to Columbia Elementary School, this park features a parking lot near the double-gated entry and a large fenced enclosure with gravel ground cover. Remember to pack some water for your pup. See Details

Enjoy Photo Shoot at Old Town Alexandria

Alexandria, VA

Enjoy Photo Shoot at Old Town Alexandria 'Enjoy Photo Shoot at Old Town Alexandria' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Emile. You and your pooch will receive a private photoshoot. Tour the area while your guide takes posed and candid photos of you. After your day, you will receive 20 edited photos in three business days. The experience lasts 2 hours and can accommodate up to 5 guests ages 18 and up. Parents may also bring children under 2 years of age. Rates start at $350 per person. See Details

Chinquapin Park Off Leash Area

Alexandria, VA

Chinquapin Park Off Leash Area Dogs are allowed to play off-leash in a designated area of Chinquapin Park in Alexandria, VA. The park is grassy with wooded areas and water access. Be careful as it is not fully fenced. See Details