Potomac Pack lists 45 dog-friendly parks in Arlington. Each listing includes the dog rule we last checked.
Dog rule: Pets allowed on a leash no more than 6 ft at all times, not allowed on ranger-led programs. Owners pick up waste. Do not leave pets unattended. Reached from the northbound GW Parkway lot or the Mount Vernon Trail.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
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. (Park page shows only visitor comments about dogs, not an official rule, the regulation applies.)
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
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
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply. Glencarlyn Dog Park (off-leash) is inside this park area (listed separately).
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Arlington County rule: off their owner's property all dogs must be leashed and under the control of their owner or another responsible person, electronic training collars do not meet the leash requirement, running at large is forbidden except in County-sanctioned off-leash dog parks (County Code 2-5, 2-6. Park Rules). Swimming or wading is prohibited in park ponds and streams. Leash length not specified, posted rules at athletic fields apply.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
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