Mayor Vincent C. Gray

Search
DC.gov   DPR

 

accordian interface begins

About DPR

Programs and Services

Facilities and Permits

  • Reserve fields, rooms, parks, and more

    Permits and Reservations

    Reserve fields, rooms, parks, and more

  • Find a recreation center near you

    Recreation Facilities

    Find a recreation center near you

  • Find the nearest indoor or outdoor pool

    Aquatic Facilities

    Find the nearest indoor or outdoor pool

Property Improvements

DPR Logo

Department of Parks and Recreation


Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 6pm

How to Reach Us
1250 U Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
dpr@dc.gov

Phone: (202) 673-7647
Fax: (202) 673-2087
TTY: (023) 345-6789

FOIA Information
Agency Performance

Website: http://dpr.dc.gov

Facebook  Twitter  Flickr  Receive DPR Updates 


Jesús Aguirre
Director

Ask the Agency

 
Text Size: A A A Printer-Friendly Version Print   Share Share  

Dog Parks 


Dog Parks in the District of Columbia are maintained by the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) in partnership with the public. In 2007, dog park rules were issued which allowed for the creation of official, public dog parks on District-owned parkland -- outdoor property within the possession and control of the Government of the District of Columbia.

Dog Park Locations

Dog Park
Location
S Street Dog Park
S Street at 17th Street, NW and New Hamsphire Avenue, NW
Shaw Dog Park
11th Street and Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Walter Pierce Dog Park
20th Street and Calvert Street, NW
14th Street and Tennessee Avenue, NE
39th and Newark Street, NW
4300 Arkansas Avenue, NW
41st & Livingston St, NW
Gage-Eckington Dog Park
286 V St, NW
2901 20th St, NE

 

Dog Park Applications Under Review 

Interested parties wishing to review the applications can do so by selecting the application of interest from the list below or by visiting the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), 3149 16th Street, NW, First Floor. Please submit any feedback prior to the public comment deadline. Currently no new dog park projects are under review.

For more information or to submit your comments, contact DPR at (202) 671-0421 or email dpr.dogparks@dc.gov.

Application Name
Applicant Organization
Proposed Location
Square Footage
Application Status
Francis Dog Park
West End Dogs
25th & M St., NW
10,000 sq. ft.
Approved
Virginia Avenue Dog Park
Capitol Canines
11th St. & Virginia Ave., SE
10,000 sq. ft.
Approved

 

Rules and Applications

The Council of the District of Columbia unanimously passed legislation, DC Act 16-182*, amending the Animal Control Act of 1979, effective October 18, 1979 (DC Law 3-30; DC Official Code 8-1801 et seq.)(2001) which authorized the Mayor to create fenced-in, off-leash dog parks.

DPR worked with the public and other District agencies to create rules for dog parks. District agencies involved with creating the rules were the DC Department of Environment (DDOE), DC Department of Health (DOH), Department of Public Works (DPW), Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Office of the Clean City, Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA), and the DC Water and Sewer Authority (DCWASA).

A summary of these rules and guidelines:

  • Public dog parks are open to all residents and visitors of the District of Columbia. DPR will not charge fees for use of dog parks.
  • Dog parks located on the grounds of a DPR facility will be open the same hours as the facility.
  • Dog parks located on non-lighted grounds or parks will be open from dawn to dusk.
  • All dogs using a dog park must be licensed and registered in the District of Columbia. All dogs are required by law to be vaccinated and registered.
  • All dogs must display a Dog Park Registration Tag*, and other tags as required by law.
  • A maximum of 30 dogs per 10,000 square feet may be in a park at one time. Please refer to signage at each dog park for specifics at that location.

Residents may also apply to have a dog park constructed in their area.  Review the related documents below for more information.

Dog Parks

Service Need

Dog Parks in the District of Columbia are maintained by DPR in partnership with the public.

Service at a Glance

Provided By: DPR
Frequency:
Location: 1480 Girard Street, NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20009