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Dog-friendly places and events in Fairfax

Potomac Pack lists 296 dog-friendly places in Fairfax. 24 have a dog rule confirmed by the venue, and the rest are labeled Unconfirmed until we hear from the venue. Listings include places in Fairfax, Falls Church, Herndon, McLean, Reston and Vienna. 37 upcoming dog events are listed.

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Dog rules confirmed by the venue

These 24 places have told us, or state on their own site, where dogs are allowed. Confirm the current rule with the venue before you go.

  • Bunnyman Brewing (Chantilly) (Brewery, Chantilly)
    Well-behaved, leashed pets welcome in the beer garden, pets not allowed inside (VA Health Code). Service dogs welcome inside.
  • Eugene's Sausage & Fries (Bunnyman Chantilly) (Restaurant, Chantilly)
    In-house kitchen at Bunnyman Chantilly, dogs follow the brewery's official policy (leashed, well-behaved pets in the beer garden, not inside).
  • Paradise Springs Winery (Winery, Clifton)
    FAQ: We love dogs (no dogs on tours)
  • Chubby Squirrel Brewing Company (Brewery, Fairfax)
    FAQ: dogs on the porch (pets outside only)
  • Commonwealth Brewing Company (Brewery, Fairfax)
    Well-behaved leashed dogs on patio only, not inside due to health department rules
  • Caboose Commons (Cafe, Fairfax (Merrifield))
    Enormous outdoor patio with your four-legged friend, pet friendly
  • Settle Down Easy Brewing (Brewery, Falls Church)
    Dogs permitted outside in the patio area only
  • Aslin Beer Company (Herndon) (Brewery, Herndon)
    Herndon: dogs allowed in the beer garden
  • Founding Farmers Tysons (Restaurant, McLean (Tysons))
    Outdoor patios allow leashed dogs of any size that get along with other dogs
  • Lake Anne Brew House (Brewery, Reston)
    Well-behaved pets on the outside brick patio only
  • Merrifield Garden Center (Retail, Merrifield / Fair Oaks)
    All locations pet friendly, friendly dogs welcome, always on leash
  • Bunnyman Brewing Cafe (Lorton) (Brewery, Lorton)
    Well-behaved pets welcome in the outdoor seating area. Non-service animals are not permitted inside, due to Virginia health codes.
  • Baron Cameron Dog Park (Park, Reston)
    FCPA official off-leash fenced dog park. Leashed dogs are welcome in all Fairfax County Park Authority parks. Off-leash only inside the fenced dog park. Hours: 7 a.m. to one half-hour after sunset Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to one half-hour after sunset on weekends and federal holidays. Use at your own risk.
  • Blake Lane Dog Park (Park, Oakton)
    FCPA official off-leash fenced dog park. Leashed dogs are welcome in all Fairfax County Park Authority parks. Off-leash only inside the fenced dog park. Hours: 7 a.m. to one half-hour after sunset Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to one half-hour after sunset on weekends and federal holidays. Use at your own risk.
  • Chandon Dog Park (Park, Herndon)
    FCPA official off-leash fenced dog park. Leashed dogs are welcome in all Fairfax County Park Authority parks. Off-leash only inside the fenced dog park. Hours: 7 a.m. to one half-hour after sunset Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to one half-hour after sunset on weekends and federal holidays. Use at your own risk.
  • Dulles Station Community Park Dog Park (Park, Herndon)
    FCPA official off-leash fenced dog park. Leashed dogs are welcome in all Fairfax County Park Authority parks. Off-leash only inside the fenced dog park. Hours: 7 a.m. to one half-hour after sunset Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to one half-hour after sunset on weekends and federal holidays. Use at your own risk.
  • Grist Mill Dog Park (Park, Alexandria)
    FCPA official off-leash fenced dog park. Leashed dogs are welcome in all Fairfax County Park Authority parks. Off-leash only inside the fenced dog park. Hours: 7 a.m. to one half-hour after sunset Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to one half-hour after sunset on weekends and federal holidays. Use at your own risk.
  • Lenclair Park Dog Park (Park, Alexandria)
    FCPA official off-leash fenced dog park. Leashed dogs are welcome in all Fairfax County Park Authority parks. Off-leash only inside the fenced dog park. Hours: 7 a.m. to one half-hour after sunset Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to one half-hour after sunset on weekends and federal holidays. Use at your own risk.
  • Mason District Dog Park (Park, Annandale)
    FCPA official off-leash fenced dog park. Leashed dogs are welcome in all Fairfax County Park Authority parks. Off-leash only inside the fenced dog park. Hours: 7 a.m. to one half-hour after sunset Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to one half-hour after sunset on weekends and federal holidays. Use at your own risk.
  • Monticello Park Dog Park (Park, Burke)
    FCPA official off-leash fenced dog park. Leashed dogs are welcome in all Fairfax County Park Authority parks. Off-leash only inside the fenced dog park. Hours: 7 a.m. to one half-hour after sunset Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to one half-hour after sunset on weekends and federal holidays. Use at your own risk.
  • Rock Hill District Park Dog Park (Park, Chantilly)
    FCPA official off-leash fenced dog park. Leashed dogs are welcome in all Fairfax County Park Authority parks. Off-leash only inside the fenced dog park. Hours: 7 a.m. to one half-hour after sunset Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to one half-hour after sunset on weekends and federal holidays. Use at your own risk.
  • South Run Dog Park (Park, Springfield)
    FCPA official off-leash fenced dog park. Leashed dogs are welcome in all Fairfax County Park Authority parks. Off-leash only inside the fenced dog park. Hours: 7 a.m. to one half-hour after sunset Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to one half-hour after sunset on weekends and federal holidays. Use at your own risk.
  • Westgrove Dog Park (Park, Alexandria)
    FCPA official off-leash fenced dog park. Leashed dogs are welcome in all Fairfax County Park Authority parks. Off-leash only inside the fenced dog park. Hours: 7 a.m. to one half-hour after sunset Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to one half-hour after sunset on weekends and federal holidays. Use at your own risk.
  • Fairfax City Dog Park (Park, Fairfax)
    City of Fairfax official fenced dog park. Open daily dawn to dusk. Dogs must have current vaccinations and a current dog license (City license for residents, home-jurisdiction license for visitors). Waste stations on site.

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