Good and full of pups regularly, unfortunately a little more hands off with owners than not and I've seen a few dogs have spats. We like to go in off hours for a less packed space but it's random. Appreciate that it's in the area, well maintained with lots of bowl stations and people follow the safety rules for entering. read more

Quite honestly I brought my 6 month old puppy here twice and both times were not a good experience. My ooor girl got humped as soon as she got in there and the owners are standing off in the distance just watching, they didn't help. It doesn't matter if your dog is neutered or not, we are all supposed to be considerate. Also the group of people that come out and meet up aren't so very friendly. (It's like Mean Girls) I don't recommend going here, I love Rollins Ford Park. Everyone is so nice and the dogs too! read more

perfect dog park. Very large has different sections so little dogs can be separate. An exercise area for doggies to run and jump. All dogs we have seen a very playful and there's been no fighting. People are very nice dog owners are very conscientious and clean up after their puppies. surrounded by walking areas, neighborhoods, restaurant and brewery. Vint Hill very nice. read more

I like to bring my crack head dogs here from time to time. They always have fun with other dogs, especially the regulars dogs. Big open space for everyone to run around in. They have a small dog section for SMALL DOGS, do not come here and complain when your small dog is playing with big dogs in the BIG DOG section. read more

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I have been taking my dog here since she was 3 months old. This park has been a blessing. From the people that maintain it, to the dog parents that now feel like family. I would not go anywhere else. People drive out from other cities just to come to this dog park because it is the absolute best read more

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Boooooo Looks super cute. I'm a cool place and all looks are adorable... BUT. I've tried twice and both times my dog was pounced on by random other dogs where the owners took NO RESPONSIBILITY! And then acted like I was the jerk for calling it to their attention. Two separate occasions! Huh????? No thanks I'll pass. read more

First time visit to this park today. My service dog Loved it. She had not played with other pups in quite some time. Everyone (pups and people) was super friendly. The park was quite busy, but a Very controlled chaos... Fibi is now passed out, happily exhausted. read more

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Under new ownership, the park is maintained and supported by volunteers and donations. The park has an operating expense of $1000.00 per month that covers insurance, legal council, restock of doggie bags, replacement/repair if equipment, and grounds maintenance. Please donate if you and your pups enjoy this place. http://www.piedmontdogs.com/ There are a lot of great features in this park that have been added within a short time period. They have logs to sit on and are also a doggie play area, benches and chairs, steps and ramps for dogs, plenty of potty containers, toys, and water bowls...bring water jugs to donate. There is a double gate to prevent dogs from running. The park is for the most part clean, safe for dogs, and spacious. Most owners are watchful of the dogs and their behaviors. You may find one or two that could care less and do little, but another will call them out on it and protect the dog being bothered along with suggesting them to remove their dog if it's a problem. Chances are, the owner is used to it and brings them anyhow. There are a variety of dogs that are all sizes and get along pretty good. Plenty of trees to provide shade and scenery. It can get busy on occasion as people find out about it which sucks because it used to be empty all the time... Hopefully it'll balance because if it gets too crowded, there can be problems. Fresh News: An area for smaller dogs is being built! Yip Yip! read more

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While certainly not exhaustive, I've spent some time looking at dog parks around the country (Virginia, South Carolina, California). I challenge you to find a better dog park than the Vint Hill Dog Park! The owner is extremely attentive and caring of this dog park, visiting the park nearly every day of the year (certainly with exceptions). She picks up things that others are expected to pick up (yes, you know what I mean!), cleans & straightens as needed, conducts repairs, spreads the wood chips with wheelbarrow & pitchfork, and she even weed eats & mows the grass. I'm certain that there are many other tasks that I don't see or don't understand are required to maintain a dog park. Nonetheless, I am extremely thankful and grateful that she is on the frontline doing good deeds for any and all dogs and dog owners. As you can see, there are internet trolls that like to say negative, nasty, or vile things and post inaccurate and completely ignorant comments online (because it is easy & requires no effort!) because they got their feelings hurt or they got their pride nicked. I'm sorry delicate flower... Look at our society, there are too many people that have NO RESPECT for any authority whatsoever, so when you approach them to take corrective action, they get offended and outraged that you've called them out. Yes, there are RULES to any community endeavor. It's not about the rules being enforced... why are you not obeying the rules that are clearly and visibly posted at all park entrances? Are you so special that the rules do not apply to you? Is it too much to ask you to not park in front of the gate and block others? Does that have to be a rule? But we all know that common sense... isn't! I've seen grown men and women fall to the ground after dogs hit them as they ran past. If they can take out a 150-300 pound adult, what do you think they can do to a 40-120 pound child? Who is responsible when that happens?!? I've seen children get upset at a dog for taking a ball, frisbee, or some other toy they had. All the toys in the dog park belong to the dogs!! They are not for you to bury and keep away from the dogs. Why are you getting upset with a dog for taking their toy from you? Oh yes, that's right because you are a child that doesn't understand what is going on here (but your parents should!!). There is an extremely active and vibrant community of dogs and dog owners that regularly attend this dog park. You can go at nearly any hour during the day (with inclement weather exceptions) and see dogs enjoying themselves with the other dogs, the many toys, obstacles, or just free space to run & play. The park has benches surrounding beautiful trees with grass in some places, wood chips cover much of the ground so that it is not just a dusty barren lot. There is a gazebo that can protect you on rainy/windy days and there are plenty of chairs to sit on and many toys/obstacles that engage your dog and get them going. And again... I challenge you to find a better dog park than the Vint Hill Dog Park! read more

My pup had a good time. Regulars there don't seem as welcoming to new comers as their dogs ;-)

No park in a 40 mile radius even compares to Vint Hill. First off, the size of the park can't be matched. Second, it is the cleanest dog park we've been to. Third and most important, the other dog owners are the most responsible we've met at parks. This park is privately owned, maintained, and financed... however open to the public. All they ask is respect their rules and when you can donate. The park provides loads of shade, has a mulch surface, water available, and lots of seating. Parking in the immediate lot is tight, however there is an overflow lot available across the street. We have two weims, so finding enough space for them to get to a full stride is near impossible, Vint hill dog park despite the 40 minute drive is the place for us!!! read more

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My boy loved this place. Everyone is very friendly, there are air horns for when the dogs get out of control, and there's running water. The parking lot is pretty awful and it's hard to get out of which is why I can't rate it 5 stars. Lovely experience other than that and we have become regulars. read more

It's amazing to read such an inaccurate review about the park like the one posted below from Ha. H.. The Vint Hill Dog Park is one of the best, and very well kept dog parks in the area. To say otherwise, you obviously haven't been to the surrounding parks in the area to use as a comparison. I been going to the park since 2009 and it was just a piece of land with a fence back then. Once the current administration meaning Ken and Ellen took over it immediately transformed into an awesome environment for you and your furry companion. They volunteer their time and put tons of effort into the park and the Vint Hill community as a whole. To label them or anyone else in that park as "racist" is absolutely foolish and utterly inaccurate. I believe this person claiming such nonsense is just salty because they can't seem to READ the posted signs that have been there LONG before they ever appeared to the park and when you got called out on it you got in your feelings. Among many other this posted everywhere, it cearly says NO CHILDREN UNDER 9 AND NO UNUETRED DOGS OVER 6 MONTHS of age, which if the gossip reached me accurately that's what you were in violation of.. The rules of the park are there for your safety, the safety of your pet and your family members and they apply to any and everyone who enters the park regardless of race, gender, religion and or whatever else you wanna claim. As far as your dog getting sick, it's a dog park with germs and bacteria similar to a playground and every dog park has the same ecosystem of slobber, urine, feces and community water bowls that's what vaccines and medication are for. To blame the park for an illness without direct evidence in relation to anything specific other than your theories clearly displays you got sensitive over being called out and it reads just as stupid as you sound. No matter what dog park you visit the same ecosystem will exist. Let us know when you find a dog park without germs and basic animal bacteria so we can all enjoy that utopia with you... WHAT A CLOWN In the end your opinion and review is 1000% inaccurate, bias related and it's really all because you're sensitive and felt the need to find a way to slander the park, it's sponsors and the good people who take care of it with delusions because your feelings were hurt since you obviously can't read signs oh and by the way the folks who maintain the park do it for FREE and don't drive fancy cars.. The Vint Hill Dog Park is more than a park, it's a family, a community and is an awesome place to bring your dog as long as it meets the posted criteria and safety rules like over 6 months NUETRED DOG and Children NINE years and older... read more

Hi.. In reference to the below listed defamation of my dog "Justice" that comment is obviously coming from a person who doesn't have a clue on dog behavior yet seems to think they can pass judgment and classify a dog as "Very Aggressive" is without merit. First and foremost, a dog park is not a playground, and dogs are not children. Since you don't know the difference, you would think to say a dog is aggressive when they're just playing like dogs.. There has been many a time that my dog has been launched on by a dog in the park, and Justice does not physically engage that dog in any way. Anyone who attends the park on a regular basis can vouch for Justice as the park peacekeeper and has never injured another dog or person in that park, or anywhere else for that matter. I have 120% control of Justice and if you "rude lady with the comment" or anyone else thinks otherwise please politely come forward and line your dog up next to mine for an obedience and control demonstration. On the contrary, he's broken up many a dog fight and shadows the unstable dogs in the park steering the rest of the pack from an attack and in the process has been bitten more than one occasion and he still never bites back.. NEVER HAS and never will. The fact that your dog sustained a boo boo, is very unfortunate I'm sorry that happened but for you automatically assume it was Justice without proof and decide to post it, is very rude. Your puppy could've gotten whatever it had on it's leg from another dog, a stick, a rock etc.. because you posted that you didn't see it until later, therefore you really don't know how or when it happened. Once again a dog park is not a playground, and dogs are not kids. Older dogs pursue and correct younger dogs by nature, that's how dogs educate each other on a primal level beyond human comprehension. Corrections, barking, snarling etc.. Aren't acts of aggression, they are forms of communication since dogs can't speak.. Let's just entertain your alleged incident involving your dog, a "Very Aggressive Dog" would've latched on and crushed your dog's leg and refuse to let it go, whipping and dragging it around attacking anything and everything that got in it's path.. That is the conduct of a "Very Aggressive Dog" is that what you witnessed? I highly doubt that, but you're quick to classify my dog to the public as "Very Aggressive" only to display ignorance and bias on your part, Ma'am. Anyone who knows and truly understands dog behavior knows the difference and when they choose to bring their dog to any dog park accepts the possibility that their dog can and will get banged up in some way especially when they're young when they run amongst a pack of dogs, it's just the nature of the beast. Since you "rude lady with the comment" obviously don't know the difference then it's probably better you don't return to the park anyway or attend any other dog park for that matter until to you properly educate yourself on dog behavior and dog park science so you can better understand the dynamics of how they conduct themselves when in a pack of dogs. The Vint Hill Dog Park is one of the best kept parks in the area, those who have volunteered their personal time to take charge of it do a fine job. Everyone who visits the park regularly can agree we're like a family and there are no "VERY AGGRESSIVE DOGS, PIT BULLS, GERMAN SHEPHERDS" who attend the park. Respectfully Submitted Jesus Perez read more

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So much fun to take Pepper there and play with the other dogs! Everyone is super friendly, the dogs are fun and playful, and the amenities are very well taken care of by the collective community. Be sure to donate!!! read more

New deck built by volunteers now & a running water line installed. This park has been upgraded big time thanks to the help from volunteers! I want to add too that there is a post about a dog named Justice below & I have had no problem with him or his owner. When you feel like your dog is being attacked or if you feel a dog is being aggressive then I usually approached the owner instead. The people here are really nice & welcoming. Justice's owner in particular is a really nice guy & he is really understanding. A dog park is what it is .. a dog park. There will be dogs playing, fighting, or even both at times but hey that's dog behavior. Make sure you keep an eye on your pups & don't be afraid to chat with each other, that way it makes it easier to workout anything that happens between the dogs. read more

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We frequent this park weekly. This place is awesome. It's completely funded by volunteers and donations. While we can't afford to donate, we try and bring empty milk size-gallons of water since there are no on-site water stations. The atmosphere is very friendly and very rarely are there ever any issues with violent or aggressive dogs. Parking directly next to the park can be difficult at times, but across the street, there is a giant lot. I highly recommend coming to this park. Your pets will have a blast. I do believe, however, there is a rule that no pets over the age of six months are allowed if they are not spayed or neutered. read more

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I've taken my dog here since we adopted her. There are groups of people who go during the week and meet up on the regular so coming in with a different dog there is definitely a pack mentality. The latest time I was there a dog came running up to me and my dog at the gate and began growling. I had to get the dogs away from my pup (who is not a small dog, about 70 pounds) because their owners weren't paying attention. I kept her away from that dog while we were there and the one minute I looked away the same dog who was growling at us got into a brawl and fight with her. The same dog continued to go up to her and snarl and growl before he pounced on her. My dog defended herself as myself and the other dogs owner broke up the fight. He took his dog and walked away. I tried to share my information with him to make sure his dog and himself for okay but he had left before I even got my wits about me. I was visibly shaken and the other people at the dog park were like you should leave.... obviously I'm gonna leave however my dog is bleeding and I am in tears and no one seemed to give two shits about us besides us leaving. The other dog and owner in the altercation just left... not exchanging information or asking to see if me and my dog were okay. I will never be going here again. I watch my dog while I'm there and most of the other people are too busy chatting with each other to notice or care. The park itself is a wonderful place however the people who go there are not. read more

Absolutely the best dog park I've been to since moving to DC! We stopped by here on the way home from Skyline drive and so glad we did. The park is beautiful, spacious and extremely well maintained. I've been to dog parks all over the country and this one is definitely in my top 5. They apparently spend about $1000/month to keep this place the way it is so please donate on your way out if you enjoyed it! We usually have to go to one of the parks in D.C and this one is far superior. Everyone was really friendly and attentive to their pups, unlike most of the DC spots. There's a double fence to ensure no run away pets and there is a canopy area with seating. The volunteers really kicked butt with this park! I'll be back :) read more

My Grandaughter and I took our lab to Vint Hill Dog Park back in June and when we arrived we encountered a very large dog that was aggressive towards my lab. My lab weighs 80 lbs and I would guess this dog to be 40-50 lbs heavier. A black dog, looked to be part great dane. I tried to get my dog away from this dog. This dog was so much bigger than my dog and I was afraid he was going to hurt my dog as he kept mounting her but also was jumping on her back . The lady said 'WELL IS YOUR DOG IN HEAT" no she's not , shes been fixed. I was getting upset because she wasn't trying to intervene and and so I said I am going to just leave because I'm afraid your dog is going to hurt my dog and she said well I've been here for awhile, let me just put my dog on a leash. I said 'THANK-YOU' It wasn't 5 minutes the dog was off the leash right back after my dog again. I was quite upset. I left and my dog limped home but I didn't see any visual injuries. The next day my husband saw spotting and I called the vet and they said the dog must have penetrated her since she wasnt' having a cycle (they were guessing of course) . Don't know if that's even why she was limping or if that was a separate issue since the dog was so much bigger and heavy on her back. Of course this caused us great anxiety. Fast forward to a few days ago , my husband and I took our lab to Vint Hill Dog Park and as soon as we entered we saw the same dog and he approached my dog in the same way. trying to mount her and jumping on her back . my husband and I were both yelling , who's dog is this, please come get your dog, to no avail. this one man said it may be someone over in that group, Their was a group of people standing , sitting in a circle talking and so our lab was running away from this dog and ran into the circle with this dog after it all the while my husband and I yelling, whos dog is this, please get your dog off of our dog, no response from anyone other than a man saying 'THATS WHAT DOGS DO" I DIDN'T SEE THE OWNER . My husband tried yelling at the dog, pushing the dog off, tried to grab the collar , nothing was working our dog was under this dog . He then took our labs leash and swatted the dog to scare the dog off, didn't even phase the dog. Someone pulled the dog off of ours. and then people paid attention and started cussing us and threating us saying we beat the dog, we were so scared,(for our dog and for us) our dog was shaking. finally the owner showed up and took her dog. I tried talking to the owner of the park, she was yelling at my husband and I to get out and never come back. I said o.k I looked at the owner of the dog and said remember this happened a month ago and I had to leave and she denied it. at one point someone said they were calling the police and I said please do because I was scared. we didn't have our phones with us. I feel we were in a very unsafe situation and don't want this to happen to anyone else or anyone elses dog to get hurt. Barb S. read more

This place is absolutely beautiful. Well kept and tons of water and toys for the pups. It's all non profit too, great people. Thank you for giving us a spot to exercise our pup! read more

I love this dog park! Hubs and I just recently got a second dog named Brutus and wanted a place to take him and Sasha to run around and get to know each other. Hubby suggested coming back here and since we've moved into Manassas, it's gotten way closer. We had a run in with a set of little dogs but besides that they loved it there. We also met the guy who brings by boxes and boxes of water, so if you forget your's, most of the time there is water there. We normally bring our own just in case but its a nice back up. There's also benches if you don't want to stand or if you're just letting your dog run willy nilly. We normally don't being any toys with us just because we don't want to lose them but sometimes there are leftover toys to play with. Definitely our new go to dog park! read more

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So fortunate to have found this place. My puppy Murphy cant get enough of it, she has a blast every time she goes. The park has great shade and a wonderful breeze even when other spots are sweltering. There is water available for the dogs, a section for small dogs and puppies, toys, agitliy equipment etc. The volunteers do a tremendous job keeping it up. especially Ellen and Ken who are devoted to making this a wonderful place for my puppy!. Thank you! read more

I frequently attend the dog park around 5 as it is only 2.1 miles away from my house. It is extremely kept up, there are always deliveries of wood chips and the park volunteers help to spread them. I have read other reviews about aggressive dogs and I do not feel there are ANY of them at the VHDP. I have seen a few dog altercation but just like children you are going to have intervene. I also do not agree with the "mean" comment about Justice, while he might seem aggressive, his owner had control over him. My puppy has been going there since he was 4 months (he is now a year and a half) and has never had an issue with Justice when in fact they play just fine. Anyway, I will continue to take my dog there. And have a positive attitude, outlook, and experience every time I go!! :) read more

Awesome dog park! Very large and tons of dogs. Very well maintained and shady areas. Has water station and smaller dog area.

Best dog park around! Always dogs here so my dog gets to have play time and plenty of room to space out.

I have driven over an hour to come to this park. The water access as well as the grass within the park are highly desirable. Also had good interactions with other owners and dogs. read more

This would be a great dog park BUT... too many people are ignoring the rules and bringing on altered male dogs over the age of six months into the dog park. These dogs cause a myriad of problems and I no longer is this park. Seems a shame, but the dogs who get attacked are the ones that leave and their attackers are allowed to stay and play. read more

We used to take our cockapoos to this park bc it is near our home but there are too many big aggressive dogs like pit bulls and German Shepards. My little 20 lb dog was jumped on by a crazy pit bull puppy and the owner never stepped up and claimed their dog? I had to grab my little guy and try to get away. It is well maintained but should have a section fenced off for smaller breeds like some other parks I have taken my boys to. read more

I cannot gush enough over this dog park. By far my favorite dog park. Now keep in mind this was a 27 mile (one way) trip I made from my local dog parks but it was so worthwhile. The spacious landscape is wood chipped, with a watering station, obstacle course that isn't worn or tattered, and chairs and benches for the humans. This park is definitely well maintained. The people I met were easy going, responsible owners. There is no separation between big and little dogs, but there were absolutely no issues. My two small dogs played with an 11 month old husky, an adult husky, a senior golden retriever, and a few other big dogs that were there without issues. I was impressed that I was able to walk the entire park without seeing any mess. Great dog park! read more

I attend the park almost every day, since its only 15 minutes from my house. Ken and Ellen who run the park now keep it very kept up, clean, wood chips on the ground and there are always plently of toys for the dogs. VDHP is a family and we all look out for each others dogs. It is one of the many things I love about it. When there are dogs that dont agree with each other, everyone is there to help break it up. The rude comment about Justice is uncalled for. I have a 6 month old puppy in my home and he has never hurt her or any other dog. The owner has great control over all of his dogs. I will always go to VHDP. My dogs love it and not just that but when I or my dogs walk in there, they know and I know we are part of a second family. read more

This place is pretty cool, they don't allow kids under the age of eight, it's in a beautiful fenced in area that has great shade from the trees. I'd give it another star if they had bathrooms for humans too. read more

Man, if only this park was closer to where we live. Instead, this park is right next to where my boyfriend's parents live. While visiting for a couple days we decided to take a trip out to this park with our puppy and their two senior dogs. All of our dogs are on the smaller side, but we entered the main park rather than the small dog area. I hardly ever see those areas being used, but they're always a nice addition. There are many, many features that make this park very attractive for dog/dog owners. - Huge area that can accommodate many dogs and people. Great for dogs who rather explore on their own rather than play around with other dogs. - Shaded deck area with many chairs for people to relax on. - Well-stocked with water and doggie bags. - Many additional "equipment" for dogs to play on/with such as agility equipment and big rocks they can climb on. My pup particularly enjoyed the log stumps. I found the people and dogs to be super friendly. Any issues between dogs were immediately handled. read more

Maybe I went to the wrong area of the park, but there was no fenced in area for us to let our dog run free, so what's the point of a dog park without that? Ok, so I did go to the wrong area. By all accounts, a great park! read more

We generally love bringing our 8-month-old boxer puppy to this park, however, a recent experience left a bad taste. There is a very aggressive german shepherd called Justice that was very aggressive toward our dog, kept trying to bite him and would not even let him move freely around the park. The Shepherd just kept cornering him, showing his teeth and trying to bite him. Eventually he succeeded and out pup was bleeding from his rear leg. Unfortunately we only noticed this before leaving the park and could not say anything, but I would just like others to be careful and not have the same issue. We have seen this owner there on other occasions so I don't think we'll be going back out of fear that he might be there. read more

My husband and I visited this dog park today and were extremely pleased with the facility. It is a little out of the way, so I would fear being out here alone. This park features a nice tall fence to detract dogs from jumping over and escaping. The entire area is flat, with a few trees adding shade. There are plenty of poo-poo bags available. The park is overall very nice, clean and well kept. Our silky terrier enjoyed himself, and he's a little dog, however there's plenty of space for big dogs, such as a great dane to run and play! read more

We LOVE this park! It is nice and big, well kept, with lots of seating for human parents and tons of room for the pups! Lots of fun agility course activities for dogs, plenty of room, and water too! Our favorite in the area! read more

I have a 6-mo old mix pup and started her in a puppy training class. The instructor said I need to get her with other dogs 2-3 times/week to get her socialized. I had never been to a dog park before, but walks in the neighborhood were stressful when we met other dogs since mine is SO EXUBERANT and seemed to be so annoying to other dogs that I wasn't sure they wouldn't just snap at her or hurt her. She just wants to play but....... Anyway, took her to the dog park. Was very nervous as there were about 6 dogs in there and some were BIG. But before we went in I talked to the other adults there through the fence and explained it was our first time and I was nervous. They coached me about coming in the corral area first, taking her off leash, and then coming in. It all went sooooo well. Everybody was exuberant, and all got along well. I felt so good that my pup made new friends, and so did I. NICE PARK! read more