---
title: "Dog Parks in Washington, D.C."
description: "Washington, D.C. has 10 verified off-leash dog areas, 5 fenced. Each listing below shows fencing, surface, lighting, and access, refreshed from OpenStreetMap and confirmed by local dog owners."
url: "https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/washington-dc"
last_updated: "2026-06-01"
---

# Dog Parks in Washington, D.C.

Last updated 2026-06-01

Washington, D.C. has 10 verified off-leash dog areas, 5 fenced. Each listing below shows fencing, surface, lighting, and access, refreshed from OpenStreetMap and confirmed by local dog owners.

- Parks: 10
- Fenced: 5
- With water: 0
- Lit at night: 0

## Dog rules in Washington, D.C.

- Dogs must be leashed in public spaces across the District.
- Off-leash is permitted only inside designated dog parks.

_General information, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm current rules with the linked authority before you visit. Last verified 2026-05-29._

## All dog parks in Washington, D.C.

- [Bark and Go Dog Park](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/washington-dc/bark-and-go-dog-park) — Washington, D.C., District of Columbia. off-leash, fencing unconfirmed, water unconfirmed.
- [Bruce Monroe Community Park Dog Run](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/washington-dc/bruce-monroe-community-park-dog-run) — Washington, D.C., District of Columbia. off-leash, fenced, water unconfirmed.
- [Columbia Heights Dog Park](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/washington-dc/columbia-heights-dog-park) — Washington, D.C., District of Columbia. off-leash, fenced, water unconfirmed.
- [Dog Daze Social Club](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/washington-dc/dog-daze-social-club) — Washington, D.C., District of Columbia. off-leash, fencing unconfirmed, water unconfirmed.
- [Langdon Dog Park](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/washington-dc/langdon-dog-park) — Washington, D.C., District of Columbia. off-leash, fenced, water unconfirmed.
- [Lansburgh Dog Park](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/washington-dc/lansburgh-dog-park) — Washington, D.C., District of Columbia. off-leash, fenced, water unconfirmed.
- [Newark Street Dog Park](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/washington-dc/newark-street-dog-park) — Washington, D.C., District of Columbia. off-leash, fenced, water unconfirmed.
- [S Street Dog Park](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/washington-dc/s-street-dog-park) — Washington, D.C., District of Columbia. off-leash, fencing unconfirmed, water unconfirmed.
- [Shaw Dog Park](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/washington-dc/shaw-dog-park) — Washington, D.C., District of Columbia. off-leash, fencing unconfirmed, water unconfirmed.
- [Upshur Dog Park](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/washington-dc/upshur-dog-park) — Washington, D.C., District of Columbia. off-leash, fencing unconfirmed, water unconfirmed.

## Common questions

**How many dog parks are in Washington, D.C.?**

Washington, D.C. has 10 verified off-leash dog areas in this directory, 5 of them fenced.

**Are dogs allowed off-leash in Washington, D.C.?**

Off-leash is allowed only inside designated dog areas like those listed here. Dogs must be leashed in public spaces across the District.

**Which dog parks in Washington, D.C. are fenced?**

Bruce Monroe Community Park Dog Run, Columbia Heights Dog Park, Langdon Dog Park, Lansburgh Dog Park, Newark Street Dog Park.

## Sources

Park location and basics from [© OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), available under the ODbL. Sources: [DC Department of Health: animal control](https://dchealth.dc.gov) · [American Veterinary Medical Association: dog safety](https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/dog-bite-prevention).