We are in from out of town and decided to come bring our dogs to run around. Unfortunately they…read moreonly large dog area was nothing but mud and dirt, no grass at all. Sorry but I don't need my dog to be covered in mud and leave it all over the inside of my car or seat covers. The other dog park (I assume for small dogs was chained off because I guess it's new grass planted in there? There is a side for Big and small dogs. But really if dogs are peeing and pooping on wet dirt and everyone's walking in it including dogs that's gross. So used to pros with lush green grass. We weren't there for long. I took my small dog on a walk on some trails. They do provide doggie bags and poop-cans to dispose of poop. The small dog area was nice looking with grass and all. Hoping they plant grass on the muddy side otherwise people won't want to bring dogs here.

There are only a handful of state and county parks that have a dedicated space for our four-legged…read morefriends to run off the leash, and this is one of them. The double-gated entrance is a great safety feature for entering and exiting the fenced doggie area. You can let your pooch socialize or have a great game of fetch here. Do remember to clean up after your pup, please!

I love this park. We have a new dog and thought we would he might have fun at a dog park. This…read moreplace is great. There are separate areas for small and large dogs. There is a doggie pool and a splash pad on each side. Not only were the dogs friendly but the pet owners were too. Very clean too. I look forward to bringing my dog back

You are definitely barking up the right tree if you bring your furry friends to this dog park!!…read moreIt's super "pup"ular place for dog lovers! Today it was packed! I have a Goldendoodle Grand-puppy, Hampton, who loves romping around this grassy enclosed park. For safety and convenience, they have two separate fenced sections, one for big dogs and one for small dogs. Be sure to take note of the posted rules. There's a water station to refresh your pets after they are done frolicking and socializing with their playmates! Today there was a dog festival and people with their pooches came from all over town! There were several tables set up selling dog treats, handmade dog toys, t-shirts, baked goods and more. This, of course, made the barking lot crowded! They could definitely expand the parking! In the summer, pools are filled so your pups can cool off with a swim. For pooch lovers, this is a hound haven... but for me it was a bit too mutt-ch. I did, however, run into several friends who had their loyal canines with them so I had fun being the pup-arazzi! The rest of the park was full of families enjoying the other amenities at this park like the playground and picnic areas. The facilities were well maintained. Tails are wagging at this paw-some dog park where "man's" best friend can raise the woof! If your nose isn't used to doggie smells, it may be a little ruff! By the way, if you get directions from Yelp, it may lead you to a dead end near a gas station. Just stay on Pump Road and it's just by Broad St.

Huguenot Park has an excellent playground that is open after sunset, which is great if you need to…read morefind a safe place for a hyperactive kid to burn off energy at night. The sand pit is lovely and perfect for open-ended play. It has wooden play tables and an unstructured pit. People leave toys there for everyone to share, and quite a collection has grown. The playground has well-constructed equipment, many of which is differently-ambled-friendly. There are also nice porch-swing-like bench swings for parents to chill out on. There are bathrooms that are well maintained and clean. Trails are well maintained and expansive. Plenty of Ingress/Pokémon Go/Wizards Unite stops. Ice cream trucks (plural) visit frequently, particularly in the summer months. Even though it's located in a developed area, Huguenot Park feels like it is the middle of untouched nature.

This is a great park with plenty of amenities. We mainly come for the playground. There are slides,…read moreswings, and more. It is nice that it is handicap accessible also. There are a few picnic tables throughout the park. There are walking trails as well as bathrooms. During the warmer days there are usually plenty of kids here.

I love to walk my dog around this park. It has lovely paved trails, totally under the trees in the…read moreshade. Saturdays are even better because of the Latin market! They have clean solid bathrooms on both sides of the park. ? I'm not sure what's happening with the ballfields?

Rockwood Park is such a gem in the area! The park is well-maintained with an area for walking, open…read morespaces for sports, and a great atmosphere overall. The tennis and pickleball courts are a fun spot for friendly games. There's also a dedicated dog park, which is perfect for letting your pup run around safely. One of my favorite is the Latino Farmers Market on Saturdays (running now through November) it brings such a vibrant, welcoming energy to the park and offers great local produce, food, and community connection. Whether you're looking to get active, relax outdoors, or explore something new, Rockwood Park has something for everyone!

I had to stop coming due to there being no place for little dogs to get away from big dogs. A…read morefriend recently had to take her small dog to the vet after he was injured by a large, energetic dog at this dog park. This is a sizeable area. It seems that there is enough space to fence off an area for the little guys.

This dog park is located in Ashland, Virginia and is part of the Hanover Animal Shelter…read more It is a very large (about 1 acre), grassy area for your pets to roam and play with a 6 foot fence. There is also an agility course at the back. It is not broken up into large & small dog areas so be aware of this when you go. Bags are provided. Water is provided. The park is not busy during the week days but can get very busy during the weekend, especially when the weather is nice. Watch out for the holes that the dogs dig!!

Pocahontas State Park offers over 90 miles of trails, a large lake system, and a well-maintained…read morecampground. Time your hike for lunch at Swift Creek Reservoir. You might spot hawks, eagles, or herons. In spring, the path leaving the reservoir is often covered in tiny frogs. They have no self-preservation so watch your step. The park hosts concerts at its amphitheater, including touring acts like Dark Star Orchestra. Snakes are common, especially near water. They're native, and you're trespassing so leave them be. Or text a picture to the VA Snake Hotline (804) 617-7086 to confirm that you don't need to freak out. As for the paw prints in the mud: I've seen them. They look like mountain lion tracks. Officially extinct in Virginia, but the prints say otherwise. Leave no trash. Pack out everything. This place is awesome/wonderful/beautiful!!! Don't mess it up.

With spring around the corner, I am enjoying finding nature spots to explore with these bursts of…read morewarm weather. My best friend and I went to Pocahontas State Park a few weekends ago to do the Beaver Lake trail. This park is pretty big and they offer a variety of trails to explore. I love that you are able to walk, fish, bike, and even camp here. I just learned that if you are an REI member, you can take your receipt and use it as a payment to enter this park! It's usually $7 to enter with a car, but it was nice to be able to enter with a REI receipt. I've come twice this year and while the trees are not green yet, it's still a lovely park to explore. It's very family-friendly. There is a playground in the space. They also seem to have pools here. You can use All Trails to find a trail you want or ask the park ranger for recs on the map. They also have an information center and museum. If you live in the RVA area, I recommend checking out this park at least once.

This is an awesome dog park!!! You can run and play or let your dog play with other dogs,this is an…read moreawesome dog park!!!! Me and my mom loved it,and so the dog!!! I really do recommend coming here

First time at this park and it's beautiful! Even though the park was pretty crowded, I never felt…read morelike there were too many people. Plenty of public spaces for picnics, etc. Henrico parks & rec were setting up for an earth day celebration so it seems like a great place to get together and celebrate. The park is super clean and plenty of parking.

Really nice park that has good walking trails, a kids playground, and other amenities.read more

Today was our first time at Ruff and Luca had so much fun! The staff was super welcoming and…read morefriendly, and the other dog owners were awesome too! Great beer, yummy food, and pup cups. We will definitely be back soon!

My dog was a member at Ruff for several months and enjoyed his experience. Last summer, a dog…read morestarted to bully him and would not leave him alone. I separated the dogs but the owner of the offending dog was extremely rude. My dog is playful and not aggressive and I watched this other dog instigate and bully my dog. I watched this dog get into fights with several other dogs as well. We cancelled our memberships and did not go back until this month. Within 5 minutes of being there, the same dog that had tried to fight my dog last time came up to my dog and was trying to fight with him. I ran over and snatched my dog away and the instigating dog set his eyes on another victim. I appreciate the referees at Ruff as they came over to make sure that he was OK. The manager, however, was not helpful at all and said that there was nothing that they could do. We were there for less than 5 minutes. At the very least the manager could have refunded our day pass as my dog clearly did not get to enjoy the park. The park is a great concept but management needs to step in when dogs are consistent offenders. It is not fair to all of the other dogs that play nicely to have a bully ruin it for everyone else. We will not be returning.

Undoubtedly the best park in town! Unfortunately, there's often no one else there. Hopefully,…read morethat will change and this will help the word get out. Here, you get it all--shade sail covering the adult area with many picnic tables, a separate patio area for adults with chairs, a giant playpen-like structure with a bouncy ball in it and lined with garage tiles for safe falls for younger toddlers. There is a play set for younger kids and for older. I would say about age 3 to about 8 or 10. There is a car on a spring that rocks; a big, spiral slide, straight slights, a fake climbing mountain with seats on top, and tons and tons of options to climb and swing, including a jungle gym and even spiral-style monkey bars (they go in circle, rather than just in a straight line. There's a balance beam, different types of swings, and really everything you could possibly want. All that's missing is the kids, really. Absolutely amazing place. The greatest likelihood to catch other kids to play with is before lunchtime. The only downside is that there is zero shade on the actual playground itself. Very important note: This place is public and at the back of a church parking lot. Turn in right beside the blue library sign, and drive alllll the way back. You cannot see the playground from the street at all, not even upon turning into the lot.

My girls loved this playground and they are older too. We happened upon a Fall event there when we…read morevisited this time. Everyone was super sweet, the forgot was going, lights were hung, bathrooms were very clean. Great all around.