Jones Point Park
Dog rule: Pets must be on a leash no more than 6 ft, owners dispose of waste in a trash can. No off-leash areas. A dog drinking bowl is located under the bridge.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog-friendly parks in Alexandria
Potomac Pack lists 35 dog-friendly parks in Alexandria. Each listing includes the dog rule we last checked.
Daingerfield Island
Dog rule: GWMP-wide rule applies: pets leashed at all times on a leash no more than 6 ft, not in historic homes, visitor centers or ranger programs, owners dispose of waste. (Park-specific page text not retrievable, systemwide GWMP rule used.)
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Cameron Run Regional Park
Dog rule: NOVA Parks regulation s1.05: no animal may be in a park unless caged or on a leash and under the person's control, except dogs in designated off-leash exercise areas.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Carlyle House Historic Park
Dog rule: NOVA Parks regulation s1.05: no animal may be in a park unless caged or on a leash and under the person's control, except dogs in designated off-leash exercise areas.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Winkler Botanical Preserve
Dog rule: Pets must remain on leash at all times, pick up and remove all pet waste. NOVA Parks regulation s1.05: no animal may be in a park unless caged or on a leash and under the person's control, except dogs in designated off-leash exercise areas.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Ben Brenman Park
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset. This park also hosts an official dog exercise area/dog park (listed separately).
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Chinquapin Park
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset. This park also hosts an official dog exercise area/dog park (listed separately).
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Fort Ward Park and Historic Site
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Fort Williams Park
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset. This park also hosts an official dog exercise area/dog park (listed separately).
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Founders Park
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset. This park also hosts an official dog exercise area/dog park (listed separately).
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Four Mile Run Park
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset. This park also hosts an official dog exercise area/dog park (listed separately).
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Holmes Run Park
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Hooff's Run Park & Greenway
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset. This park also hosts an official dog exercise area/dog park (listed separately).
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Monticello Park
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset. This park also hosts an official dog exercise area/dog park (listed separately).
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Mount Jefferson Park & Greenway
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Potomac Yard Park
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dora Kelley Nature Park
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Armistead Boothe Park
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Chambliss Park
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset. This park also hosts an official dog exercise area/dog park (listed separately).
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Beverley Park
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Tarleton Park
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset. This park also hosts an official dog exercise area/dog park (listed separately).
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Angel Park
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Robert Leider Park
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Montgomery Park
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset. This park also hosts an official dog exercise area/dog park (listed separately).
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Eugene Simpson Stadium Park
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset. This park also hosts an official dog exercise area/dog park (listed separately).
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
King Street Park at the Waterfront
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Forest Park
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Lynhaven Park
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Stevenson Park
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Taney Avenue Park
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Polk Avenue Park
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Buchanan Park
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Hume Springs Park
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Ewald Park
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Windmill Hill Park
Dog rule: City of Alexandria rule: dogs are welcome in public parks that are not designated dog exercise areas but must be kept on a leash at all times (leash length not specified). Off-leash only in fenced dog parks and unfenced dog exercise areas, which have defined boundaries, unless posted, open sunrise to sunset. This park also hosts an official dog exercise area/dog park (listed separately).
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
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