Potomac Pack lists 48 dog-friendly parks in Loudoun County. Each listing includes the dog rule we last checked. A few are listed because pets are not allowed, or only service animals are allowed, in all or part of the place.
Dog rule: Official Virginia State Parks pet policy: pets allowed in outdoor areas if kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet or confined, and attended at all times. Clean up after pets. Pets are not permitted in public buildings, food-service areas, or designated swimming areas.
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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
Why this is listed: no dogs. NOVA Parks page: 'dogs and other pets are not permitted at Temple Hall Farm!' (working farm).
Dogs not allowed
Official rule confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified. Nature preserve/trailhead: check posted preserve rules.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified. Park also has a fenced off-leash dog park (listed separately).
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified. Park also has a fenced off-leash dog park (listed separately).
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified. Nature preserve/trailhead: check posted preserve rules.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified.
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Town of Leesburg park (137 acres, county GIS). Town-specific pet rule not retrieved. Loudoun County and Town leash laws (running at large, Ord. 612.13) assumed. Verify on the Town of Leesburg site before publishing.
Unconfirmed: Unverified Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified. Park hosts a county off-leash dog park (listed separately).
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified. Park hosts a county off-leash dog park (listed separately).
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
Dog rule: Loudoun County park rules: dogs/domestic animals allowed in county parks but must be on a physical leash and under the owner's control unless in a designated off-leash area (Ord. 612.13), pets prohibited from athletic fields and their surrounding areas and from children's playgrounds (Ord. 1092.21), swimming, bathing or wading prohibited, including pets, all pet waste must be removed (Ord. 612.19). Leash length not specified. Park hosts a county off-leash dog park (listed separately).
Venue confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
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