New little adventure for Desmond and I. I was on Yelp looking for a new dog park or trail for my…read moredog and I to explore not too far from home. Dora Kelley nature park was such a great find! There are several entrances. We entered off the Sanger Ave entrance next to the Nature Center. There's lots of informational signs along the trail, explaining all of the different things to be on the lookout for, including plants, flowers, birds, and other species you may encounter. There's a paved and unpaved trail that runs along a creek. I usually keep an AirPod in and listen to music or audiobook, but there were so many earthly sounds that made me want to walk in silence and take in everything nature was offering.

This is a lush, peaceful neighbourhood park. We parked on N Chambliss and headed south, and…read moreimmediately past the playground, a tree-lined paved trail opened up. The trails are mostly wide enough for 3 adults, and mostly flat with gentle slopes. The trail ran along a wide gorge creek, and we came across several families enjoying the outdoors. It's easy enough to navigate, and connects multiple nearby neighbourhoods. I appreciate this green space being maintained and freely available to the community.

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.

It's okay. Nice group of folks here. Alright I go for the dogs. They are more humane. Occasionally…read moreI'll help a neighbor with his dog. He knows that this pooch and I are tight. What he may not know is the hamburger, and also the extra dog treats. This isn't the most huge or amazing dog park. There are better options. Yet for this goofball of a dog it works. Nice variety of dogs play here, and are mostly responsible. I'm glad it is here. Dogs definitely need a place to run.

Just providing a recent review. As others have stated park by the school. Otherwise, you'll be sent…read morethrough trails at Mason Park without signage to get to the dog park. Although, the trails are great to walk and pretty clear. There are also restrooms at the park that were open for use. I came around lunch time. Park was quiet as expected with a few other dogs which I like. There are still water bowls, but bring water to put in them. Plenty of tennis balls! I was also thankful there was some shade.

What a great dog park!! So many friends to smell, so many nooks and crannies to smell and mark, so…read moremuch room to run and explore! It was one of the first nice days of winter/spring transition and everyone and their dog decided to go to this dog park! There's water fountains and bowls. There's a less than 25lb fenced area too. Gated entrances and exits. Parking was a little tough and it's a very busy area in general, so drive slow and watch for humans and dogs as you're driving through!

Hidden Gem for Dog Lovers! This is hands down the biggest…read moredog park I've been to in the DMV area! It's a hidden gem that every dog owner needs to check out. The fenced-in area is spacious--probably about half a mile long--with plenty of room for pups to run and play freely. There are benches scattered throughout for owners to relax while the dogs have their fun. One of the best parts? There's a beautiful lake nearby that's perfect for cooling off on hot days. It's not fenced, so it's best for dogs with good recall, but it's such a great bonus feature. Plus, there's a built-in water station in the fenced area to keep your dog hydrated. Overall, this park is an amazing find--peaceful, spacious, and thoughtfully designed for both dogs and their humans. Definitely worth the visit!

I've been taking my dog here after moving to the Springfield/Alexandria area…read more It's a large park with nice shady areas and a good amount of grass. The park is only a couple of minutes down Duke street from 395, so a short drive for me! So far, I haven't encountered any "problem"dogs, and the owners all seem pretty responsible and friendly. The two downsides, which other Yelpers have already mentioned, are lack of a water source and no nearby parking. I usually park at the Foxchase shopping center and make sure that I bring water (there are bowls but I bring my own). Even though there are those inconveniences, I think it's manageable considering the size and quality of the space.

The area is big but lacks water station for dogs and parking lot. You'd have to park either at the…read morelibrary or at the shopping center on the other side and walk over. My dog is medium size and is able to play with any size of dogs, but I can see small-dog owners hesitate to bring their dogs here since it's just 1 big park. I brought water for my dog but I underestimated the size of the park and my dog ended up running a lot and needed more water. If there's 1 thing that can be improved upon, it would be providing access of water to dogs.

I took my little nephews here for an afternoon of playing outside and adventure; away from their…read moreiPads and electronics. Albeit, it took some convincing and bribing (smh lol). I found this park from just Yelping parks that was nearby and I am glad we have found this park. It was a decent size. With a big play area, swings, good amount of picnic tables, bbq, and plenty of parking. And although we didn't have to use them; there were restrooms available as well! This park is next to a public school and we were able to walk to the other side of the tennis courts to enjoy the other playground that was part of the school's. My nephews had a fun time here. So much that I had to literally pull them into the car to go home! Lol We will be coming back for sure!

Cute little setting for the toddlers!!! The evening setting not to hot for a nice walk!!! Just…read moreenjoyed the time with the kids and they had a blast!

My pups love it here and refuse to go home. They have two separate areas, one for larger dogs and…read moreone for smaller dogs. The larger side is currently closed, as I think they are trying to regrow the grass.

The Westgrove Dog Park is remarkable in many ways. It's quite large and attracts many dogs and…read moretheir owners. The dogs generally have a great time running, frolicking, and playing. Most owners are responsible. I have seen few aggressive or "reactive" dogs. The park's rules are clearly posted, particularly regarding safety, cleanliness, and health. The Westgrove Dog Park even has a sort of board of directors. The main problem is that many dog owners don't pick up after their dogs. There is a lot of dog waste on the ground throughout the park. The results are unsanitary, to say the least. Some of the negative health consequences for dogs include giardiasis, worms (heartworm, hookworm, whipworm, etc.), E. coli, campylobacteriosis, and staph, as well as toxins and other viruses. The Westgrove Dog Park Board of Directors is not taking this issue seriously enough, to say the least. Other health concerns include the unsanitary drinking water most of the park's dogs drink. Any dog whose owner doesn't have the foresight to provide clean water and a clean water bowl can be exposed to various health risks, including intestinal parasites, giardiasis, leptospirosis, human papillomavirus, salmonella, and kennel cough.

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 :)

This park is spacious, kept clean and has a doggy fountain! Only challenge is there isn't a lot of…read moreshade so on really hot days it can get challenging for your doggo.