The Fairfax County Park Authority welcomes leashed dogs in all of its parks. In addition, for owners of well-socialized canines who enjoy a good run, a friendly romp, or simply the presence of other dogs and people, the Park Authority operates dog parks or dog runs. These are designated fence-enclosed areas where unleashed dogs can have free play. At present, the Park Authority has eleven established dog parks located throughout Fairfax County.

Volunteer Dog Park Monitors are Park Authority volunteers who assist staff with the operations and maintenance of each dog park. They do so by encouraging awareness of dog park rules and regulations, reporting maintenance needs to the Park Authority, picking up litter and dog waste in order to model proper use and to keep park areas clean; and by promoting a sense of community among those who visit a dog park.

Users of off-leash dog areas do so at their own risk. Neither Fairfax County nor the Fairfax County Park Authority shall be liable for any injury or damage caused by any dog in the off-leash area.

Operating Hours are 7 a.m. to one half-hour after sunset Monday through Friday. On weekends and federal holidays, the hours are 8 a.m. to one half-hour after sunset.

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/offleash

Baron Cameron

11300 Baron Cameron Avenue, Reston

Established: September 2001

Capacity: 35 dogs (28 Large / 7 Small)

Special Features: Water supply and separate area for small dogs (under 25 lbs.)

Blake Lane

10033 Blake Lane, Oakton

Established: June 2000

Capacity: 25 dogs

Chandon

900 Palmer Drive, Herndon

Established: January 2003

Capacity: 47 dogs (43 Large / 4 Small)

Special Features: Water supply and separate area for small dogs (under 25 lbs.)

Dulles Station Community Park

13707 Sayward Blvd, Herndon

Capacity: 18 dogs

Special Features: Water supply, shade pavilion

Grist Mill

4710 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria

Established: April 2006

Capacity: 64 dogs

Special Features: Water supply

Lenclair Park

6725 Lenclair Street, Alexandria

Established:October 2014

Capacity: 46 dogs

Special Features: Water supply

Mason District

Intersection of Alpine Drive and Pinecrest Parkway, Annandale

Established: June 2002

Capacity: 62 dogs

Monticello Park

5315 Guinea Road, Burke

Established: November 2018

Capacity: 41 dogs (32 Large / 9 Small)

Special Features: Water supply

Rock Hill District Park (Originally Quinn Farm)

15150 Old Lee Rd., Chantilly

Established: March 2006

Capacity: 90 dogs (80 large/10 small)

Special Features: Separate area for small dogs (under 25 lbs.)

South Run

7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield

Established: December 2001

Capacity: 85 dogs

Westgrove

6801 Fort Hunt Rd., Alexandria

Established: November 2012

Capacity: 82 dogs

Special Features: Water supply, and when the large area of the dog park is closed due to wet conditions or maintenance, the small area only has a capacity of 26 dogs