Dog-friendly places and events in Alexandria

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Upcoming dog events

• Lucky Dog Adoption Event at PetSmart Alexandria
  Sun, Dec 6, 2026, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM · PetSmart Alexandria
• AWLA Alexandria Foster Office Hours
  Sat, Dec 12, 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM · Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

Open the events calendar for Alexandria

Dog rules confirmed by the venue

These 29 places have told us, or state on their own site, where dogs are allowed. Confirm the current rule with the venue before you go.

• BARCA Pier & Wine Bar (Restaurant, Alexandria)
  We welcome well-behaved dogs, leashed and under control
• Lost Boy Cider (Cidery, Alexandria)
  Two dogs per group, leashed, licensed and vaccinated
• Mia's Italian Kitchen (Restaurant, Alexandria)
  We welcome well-behaved dogs, leashed and under control
• Mieza Blendery (Brewery, Alexandria)
  Outside food, well behaved children and dogs all welcome (tasting room)
• Port City Brewing (Brewery, Alexandria)
  Pets welcome in outdoor beer garden only, leashed
• Vola's Dockside Grill (Restaurant, Alexandria)
  For the Pooch: special pooch menu for four-legged friends
• Hops N Shine (Bar, Alexandria (Del Ray))
  Own Instagram (@hopsnshine): Dog Menu introduced with Del Ray Dog Fest Yappy Hour, online menu lists Pup Cup, Hot Dog Sundae, Doggo Fries
• The Garden (Del Ray) (Bar, Alexandria (Del Ray))
  Own site: all-day beer garden with kid and dog-friendly menus
• Ben Brenman Park Dog Park (Park, Alexandria)
  City of Alexandria official fenced dog park. Off-leash inside the fenced area. Open sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted. Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated, wearing current tags, and on leash when entering and exiting. Max three dogs per handler, no dogs in heat or under 4 months.
• Carlyle Dog Park (Park, Alexandria)
  City of Alexandria official fenced dog park. Off-leash inside the fenced area. Open sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted. Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated, wearing current tags, and on leash when entering and exiting. Max three dogs per handler, no dogs in heat or under 4 months.
• Duke Street Dog Park (Park, Alexandria)
  City of Alexandria official fenced dog park. Off-leash inside the fenced area. Open sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted. Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated, wearing current tags, and on leash when entering and exiting. Max three dogs per handler, no dogs in heat or under 4 months.
• Eugene Simpson Stadium Park Dog Park (Park, Alexandria)
  City of Alexandria official fenced dog park. Off-leash inside the fenced area. Open sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted. Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated, wearing current tags, and on leash when entering and exiting. Max three dogs per handler, no dogs in heat or under 4 months.
• Monroe Ave. Dog Park (Park, Alexandria)
  City of Alexandria official fenced dog park. Off-leash inside the fenced area. Open sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted. Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated, wearing current tags, and on leash when entering and exiting. Max three dogs per handler, no dogs in heat or under 4 months.
• Montgomery Park Dog Park (Park, Alexandria)
  City of Alexandria official fenced dog park. Off-leash inside the fenced area. Open sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted. Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated, wearing current tags, and on leash when entering and exiting. Max three dogs per handler, no dogs in heat or under 4 months.
• Mount Jefferson Park & Greenway Dog Park (Park, Alexandria)
  City of Alexandria official fenced dog park. Off-leash inside the fenced area. Open sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted. Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated, wearing current tags, and on leash when entering and exiting. Max three dogs per handler, no dogs in heat or under 4 months.
• Braddock Rd. & Commonwealth Dog Exercise Area (Park, Alexandria)
  City of Alexandria official unfenced dog exercise area (listed on the city dog-parks page). Boundaries are marked by bollards. Off-leash only inside the marked area. Open sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted. Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated, wearing current tags, under handler control, and on leash when entering and exiting. Max three dogs per handler, no dogs in heat or under 4 months. Unleashed dogs must stay within the marked boundaries.
• Chambliss Park Dog Exercise Area (Park, Alexandria)
  City of Alexandria official unfenced dog exercise area (listed on the city dog-parks page). Boundaries are marked by bollards. Off-leash only inside the marked area. Open sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted. Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated, wearing current tags, under handler control, and on leash when entering and exiting. Max three dogs per handler, no dogs in heat or under 4 months. Unleashed dogs must stay within the marked boundaries.
• Chinquapin Park Dog Exercise Area (Park, Alexandria)
  City of Alexandria official unfenced dog exercise area (listed on the city dog-parks page). Boundaries are marked by bollards. Off-leash only inside the marked area. Open sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted. Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated, wearing current tags, under handler control, and on leash when entering and exiting. Max three dogs per handler, no dogs in heat or under 4 months. Unleashed dogs must stay within the marked boundaries.
• Fort Williams Park Dog Exercise Area (Park, Alexandria)
  City of Alexandria official unfenced dog exercise area (listed on the city dog-parks page). Boundaries are marked by bollards. Off-leash only inside the marked area. Open sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted. Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated, wearing current tags, under handler control, and on leash when entering and exiting. Max three dogs per handler, no dogs in heat or under 4 months. Unleashed dogs must stay within the marked boundaries.
• Founders Park Dog Exercise Area (Park, Alexandria)
  City of Alexandria official unfenced dog exercise area (listed on the city dog-parks page). Boundaries are marked by bollards. Off-leash only inside the marked area. Open sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted. Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated, wearing current tags, under handler control, and on leash when entering and exiting. Max three dogs per handler, no dogs in heat or under 4 months. Unleashed dogs must stay within the marked boundaries. Official park page: the dog exercise area is in the northwest corner at Oronoco and N. Union Streets.
• Four Mile Run Park Dog Exercise Area (Park, Alexandria)
  City of Alexandria official unfenced dog exercise area (listed on the city dog-parks page). Boundaries are marked by bollards. Off-leash only inside the marked area. Open sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted. Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated, wearing current tags, under handler control, and on leash when entering and exiting. Max three dogs per handler, no dogs in heat or under 4 months. Unleashed dogs must stay within the marked boundaries.
• Hooff's Run Park & Greenway Dog Area (Park, Alexandria)
  Listed on the official city dog-parks index under unfenced sites, but the official location page lists a Fenced Dog Area. Open sunrise to sunset. Follow the posted on-site designation and the city dog-park rules (licensed, vaccinated, leashed when entering and exiting).
• Monticello Park Dog Exercise Area (Alexandria) (Park, Alexandria)
  City of Alexandria official unfenced dog exercise area (listed on the city dog-parks page). Boundaries are marked by bollards. Off-leash only inside the marked area. Open sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted. Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated, wearing current tags, under handler control, and on leash when entering and exiting. Max three dogs per handler, no dogs in heat or under 4 months. Unleashed dogs must stay within the marked boundaries. Official park page notes a small off-leash dog area along the trail. Distinct from Monticello Park Dog Park in Burke (Fairfax County).
• Tarleton Park Dog Exercise Area (Park, Alexandria)
  City of Alexandria official unfenced dog exercise area (listed on the city dog-parks page). Boundaries are marked by bollards. Off-leash only inside the marked area. Open sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted. Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated, wearing current tags, under handler control, and on leash when entering and exiting. Max three dogs per handler, no dogs in heat or under 4 months. Unleashed dogs must stay within the marked boundaries.
• Timberbranch Parkway Dog Exercise Area (Park, Alexandria)
  City of Alexandria official unfenced dog exercise area (listed on the city dog-parks page). Boundaries are marked by bollards. Off-leash only inside the marked area. Open sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted. Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated, wearing current tags, under handler control, and on leash when entering and exiting. Max three dogs per handler, no dogs in heat or under 4 months. Unleashed dogs must stay within the marked boundaries. Official address on the city park page is listed only as Timberbranch Parkway.
• Windmill Hill Park Dog Exercise Area (Park, Alexandria)
  City of Alexandria official unfenced dog exercise area (listed on the city dog-parks page). Boundaries are marked by bollards. Off-leash only inside the marked area. Open sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted. Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated, wearing current tags, under handler control, and on leash when entering and exiting. Max three dogs per handler, no dogs in heat or under 4 months. Unleashed dogs must stay within the marked boundaries.
• The Alexandrian (Hotel, Alexandria)
  Official dog-friendly page and FAQs: $75 per stay for up to 2 dogs. Dogs only, cats or other pets are not permitted. Dogs are welcome in all areas of the hotel except food-and-beverage outlets and the third floor (a pet-free floor). Dogs may not be left unattended in rooms. Beds, bowls, and treats available on request.
• Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria (Hotel, Alexandria)
  Official IHG amenities pet policy: maximum of 2 pets per room, up to 80 lbs each. $50 USD nonrefundable fee per pet per stay. Pets must be on a leash in hotel public areas and in a crate or pet carrier when the guest leaves the premises.
• Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria (formerly Lorien Hotel & Spa) (Hotel, Alexandria)
  Official pups-welcome and house-policies pages: one pet dog or emotional support dog up to 50 lbs per room, upon request. $150 nonrefundable pet cleaning deposit per stay. Service animals are welcome without documentation or the deposit. In-room sign, treats, waste bags, bowls, and a dog bed for use during the stay. The former Lorien Hotel & Spa at this address now operates as Archer Hotel.

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