We just moved to this area and were thrilled to not only find a dog park, but a large, beautiful…read moredog park that is well kept and is frequented by lovely people and friendly dogs. We're excited to keep coming and getting to know the people and pups! If you live far there is plenty of parking, so no worries about that. Heads up- there is a mud pit on occasion.... but the dogs don't mind :)

My hubby and I are here visiting the DC area. Loved the park. Beautiful park. Well kept and love…read morethat it is free. Everyone seemed to pick up after their dog, which I absolutely loved. Will come back!

Great dog park if you want to avoid dirt (it's turf). There is a water station with mini pools that…read moreppl fill up and it gets pretty messy and wet towards the back sometimes. Has benches under a pavilion which is nice for avoiding the sun. It's almost always very clean and has poop stops with bags.

This turned out to be in an apartment complex. Our dogs had a blast! There was some agility…read moreequipment and pools, which the dogs loved. The people were very friendly, too.

While my experiences were all positive as regards my own family and dog, I have sadly witnessed two…read moreexamples of racism there at the hands of fearful and affluent millennials. Today police were called to the eminent perceived dangers of about 4 kids who ranged in age from about 8 to 10yrs of age--African Americans, asking to feed dogs and pet them. The amped responding officer said, "You guys are gone.." to the woman (mom/aunt/adult family friend?) who had a dog with her. Instead of communicating directly with the family about what they perceived as potentially harmful to children, the children themselves were the perceived threat... oops!

I was skeptical of this dog park at first because it looks small from the outside but it exceeded…read moreall expectations! It's a great place for dogs in the city to run around and get out all their energy. There's almost always at least a couple dogs there so there will always be a friend for your dog to play with. MOST of the people that go here are friendly and chill, understanding when the very rare dog kerfuffle takes place, and are welcoming to newcomers. The only reason I'm taking off a star is because occasionally people who regularly go here forget that it is technically still a neighborhood park and many different types of people live in this neighborhood. I have seen adults treat children who just want to look at dogs in a very mean way. I understand that children are not allowed in without adult supervision, but I have seen adults threaten to call the cops on kids who couldn't be more than 10 just because they tried to enter the park instead of just calmly explaining the rules.

Great place for dogs to run around and take a dip in the cool water. Bring your dogs here to…read moreexercise and socialize

My dog loved every second. The setup is amazing with high, steep hills serving as a natural fence…read moreto keep the dogs corralled. There's plenty of space for the dogs to run and then play in the water. My only heads up - the bridge to the parking lot isn't gated. If your dog gets adventurous, they may end up trying to head that way.

My daughter absolutely loves this park. We go almost every weekend. It is large with swings and…read morefully decorated like the Wizard of Oz. There's plenty of space to have a picnic. On the other side of the park, there is a train and a carousal that is pretty affordable. On any given weekend day, you will find plenty of children and families out there. Would highly recommend!

The local park is great for those into fitness. What helps is that it is merely nice and shady…read moreeven on a humid day which makes the walks and runs enjoyable.

I absolutely love Yards Park, especially during the summertime when I'm able to go on runs there…read more For example, today I only planned to run a mile, but because the scenery and atmosphere are so nice, I ended up running longer. It's such a pretty area to walk, run, or just hang out by the water. It's also home to some of my favorite spots, including Osteria Morini and Barry's, which makes the area even better. Overall, it's one of my favorite places in DC and such a perfect spot to spend time when the weather is nice.

The Yards are a variety of walking, chilling and dining. You can grab a bite at a nearby restaurant…read moreor have a picnic on the grounds (hopefully the weather cooperates). The area is near metro. There are some garages in the area.

Very nice park in Bethesda. Ample parking or just enough if you come late on a nice day. There's a…read morelittle bit of everything for all ages. There's even a fitness circuit as well as a roller skating park. We mainly stayed at the kids playground but I did get a good look at the fitness section and it's nice because it's shaded. Stayed roughly 30'min but would indeed visit again. Worth a 25 min drive in my opinion

It's a great dog park overall! My parents have been coming here for many years with no issues. Most…read moredog owners are very responsible; however, BEWARE of a woman with two young kids and a one-year-old Dalmatian. About two months ago, the Dalmatian viciously attacked my dog twice, and we then had to take my dog to the emergency vet to receive stitches and a drainage pump. The owner was not able to take control of the dog. Due to the attack, my dog had several deep puncture wounds on her thigh. The Dalmatian and the owner have been reported to animal control. This person cannot take control of her dog at the dog park, refuses to take responsibility, and pays for the associated emergency vet cost.

Nice space to run, separate area for smaller dogs, there are quite a few bugs would recommend…read morejacket/long pants or bug spray. Please watch your dog as some who come don't.

Nice park where people act responsibly with there pets. Not very large like those I see in Texas or…read moreother large areas.

Virginia Avenue Park is one of those small parks that only locals know about. The nearby highway…read morehides it well. The park includes a dog park, a community garden, and green space with several picnic tables. A bike trail goes by it offering beautiful views of the Washington Monument.

Probably the best dog park in SE DC. There are literally no dog parks EOTR but this park is close…read moreenough to me that it works for my pup and I. Things I love about this park: - it's plenty of space for my dude to get tons of zoomies out! I have a 1 year old husky boxer mix who sometimes just needs to run free...and this park allows him to do that! - it's fully fenced! I feel good knowing my dog can run free without getting into too much trouble. - there are two poop bag stations that sit outside of the two gates that are always stocked. - even on super nice days, it never gets tooooo crowded which I love. - there are two separate areas. The bigger side, I'm assuming for bigger dogs, and a smaller side for the smaller pups. What I love though, is the smaller side is still enough space for your pup to run and get some zoomies out. - the park is normally super clean. They shut down for cleaning once a month, which I appreciate. - there's a working water fountain for the pups and humans (on both sides). The only reason for the 4 stars (and not 5) - I wish there was some shade in the park. In the summer it can get BRUTAL for the dogs and the HUMANS. Otherwise, great park. Tons of space. Enough space to spread out.

This is a phenomenal dog park all the way at the end of the road. They have a small dog section,…read moreseparate from the large dog section. Most patrons are friendly and respectful of dog park etiquette. I have never encountered a reckless owner or aggressive dog. There are benches and chairs and lots of trees that provide shade from the sun. There is a concrete pad with dog bowls and kiddie pools. There is a water hose that you can use to replenish the water bowls and pools. The grass and dirt areas are maintained well. I really like this park!

This is my pups favorite dog park! There's lots of space, like it's massive!, and almost always a…read moregood amount of dogs for him to play with! The hose and small pool let's dogs cool off on hot days as well as shaded, grassy areas. I've seen nothing but respectful owners who are diligent about cleaning up their dogs waste and supervising their fur babies. On hot or dry days it can be a little dusty and if the hose and pool is full it can get a little muddy, so maybe bring a brush or towel if you don't want your seats dirty but I highly recommend it! Also it's usually best to wear shoes or pants that aren't your favorite as some dogs jump up to say hi with wet and dirty paws lol They even have a rack for you to hang your leash and things which is nice to be able to be hands free. It's a bit of a drive for us but with how exhausted he is when we go home it's so worth it!