Great size and location

This is my go-to dog park since it is about 5 minutes from my residence. Overall it's a great dog park, but has a couple shortcomings.

Pros:
1. Size. The dog park is basically one long straight sidewalk that is about a little under 1/4 mile. There are entrances/exits on both ends, and one near the middle of the park, so you can simply walk through the park from one end and exit the other if you'd like.
2. Location. Shirlington is incredibly dog friendly, lots of restaurants w/ outdoor seating which accommodate dogs. There is even a brewery about a minute walk's away from the park. This makes Shirlington a great area to come out for lunch, a beer (not inside the park of course), and a long dog walk.

Cons:
1. The water. Do not go in! It's tempting and there are plenty of dogs that play there which may convince you that it's ok, but many nearby vets will tell you that they see lots of dogs that get worms from playing in the water. Just because others are doing it does not make it safe.
2. Grass. There is some, but the ratio of grass to dirt seems about equal. Since it's such a large park, though, it makes up for it.

Overall, it's a great park, and if your dog likes playing with other dogs then there is no shortage of canine friends at the park.

Aug. 20, 2018

Fantastic park!

My dog and I visited this park while passing by during a cross-country move. I have been to many nice dog parks, but I can say that this was mine (and I think my dog's) favorite park of all time.

The park itself is huge! There plenty of long trails for dogs and humans to explore. There is also no shortage of grass, bushes, and trees to provide shade.

The park was understandably very busy, but the owners seemed to be responsible and the dogs friendly.

There was plenty of water available and even a shower area to hose off dirty dogs before heading home.

If I were living in the area I would definitely be visiting this park every weekend! And I will definitely stop by again if I'm ever back in the area w/ my dog.

Aug. 20, 2018

Large, wide-open dog park

This dog park was great! I was just passing through on a cross-country move and needed a place to give my dog a break to run around. The enclosed fenced in area was HUGE! The grounds were very well-kept, and the other people and dogs were very friendly. My dog and I had a great time, and I would definitely visit again.

Aug. 20, 2018

Large park, but not well-maintained

Overall I thought this park was average (I've been to some incredible dog parks, which is why this one just received a 3/5).

Pros: Very large area, and great for dogs who like to run around or fetch toys long distance.

Cons: Very tall grass (not trimmed). I was unfamiliar to the area and not sure if there could be any creatures hiding in the tall grass that could hurt my dog, so we did not stay long. Also, the dirt trails are very narrow.

This park was suitable for my needs (just passing through on a cross-country move and needed to give my dog some exercise) but if I lived in the area I would be reluctant to visit again.

Aug. 20, 2018

Beautiful park

The park looks just like the photos and is very well-kept! I went midday on a Wednesday and the grounds were being actively tended to by personnel. There were only about 3-4 other dogs, and all were well-behaved. The track around the park was nice to walk around, and I would trust my dog to go into the water if he was interested. The shower area to wash off a dirty dog is a huge bonus. I would definitely go again if I'm ever in the area!

Aug. 20, 2018