Dog Parks in Washington, D.C.
Last updated 2026-05-29
Washington, D.C. has 10 verified off-leash dog areas, 5 fenced. Each listing below shows fencing, surface, lighting, and access, refreshed from OpenStreetMap and confirmed by local dog owners.
Dog rules in Washington, D.C.
- Dogs must be leashed in public spaces across the District.
- Off-leash is permitted only inside designated dog parks.
General information, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm current rules with the linked authority before you visit. Last verified 2026-05-29.
All dog parks in Washington, D.C.
Bark and Go Dog Park
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
- Fenced
- Unconfirmed
- Water
- Unconfirmed
- Surface
- —
- Off-leash
- Yes
Bruce Monroe Community Park Dog Run
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
- Fenced
- Yes
- Water
- Unconfirmed
- Surface
- —
- Off-leash
- Yes
Columbia Heights Dog Park
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
- Fenced
- Yes
- Water
- Unconfirmed
- Surface
- —
- Off-leash
- Yes
Dog Daze Social Club
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
- Fenced
- Unconfirmed
- Water
- Unconfirmed
- Surface
- —
- Off-leash
- Yes
Langdon Dog Park
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
- Fenced
- Yes
- Water
- Unconfirmed
- Surface
- —
- Off-leash
- Yes
Lansburgh Dog Park
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
- Fenced
- Yes
- Water
- Unconfirmed
- Surface
- —
- Off-leash
- Yes
Newark Street Dog Park
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
- Fenced
- Yes
- Water
- Unconfirmed
- Surface
- —
- Off-leash
- Yes
S Street Dog Park
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
- Fenced
- Unconfirmed
- Water
- Unconfirmed
- Surface
- —
- Off-leash
- Yes
Shaw Dog Park
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
- Fenced
- Unconfirmed
- Water
- Unconfirmed
- Surface
- —
- Off-leash
- Yes
Upshur Dog Park
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
- Fenced
- Unconfirmed
- Water
- Unconfirmed
- Surface
- —
- Off-leash
- Yes
Common questions
How many dog parks are in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. has 10 verified off-leash dog areas in this directory, 5 of them fenced.
Are dogs allowed off-leash in Washington, D.C.?
Off-leash is allowed only inside designated dog areas like those listed here. Dogs must be leashed in public spaces across the District.
Which dog parks in Washington, D.C. are fenced?
Bruce Monroe Community Park Dog Run, Columbia Heights Dog Park, Langdon Dog Park, Lansburgh Dog Park, Newark Street Dog Park.