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Pros and Cons of Dog Parks
Fairfax County
Oakton
Oakton Dogs - Sponsoring group for the dog park at
Blake Lane Park
located in Oakton at the intersection of Blake Lane and Bushman Drive.
Email: oaktondogs@lycos.com
Reston
Reston Dogs - Sponsoring group for the dog park at Baron Cameron Park
(intersection of Baron Cameron & Whiele) and future parks in Reston.
Lorton
Lorton Dogs, Inc - Sponsoring group for the dog park at South Run District Park
in Springfield near Lee Chapel Rd & Fairfax Co Pkwy. Large. Double gated entrance.
Poop bags. Some Shade. Email:
lortondogs@hotmail.com
Herndon
Herndon Dogs - Sponsoring group for dog parks in Herndon. The first is planned to
be Chandon Park off Palmer Drive. To read about their progress,
go here.
Annandale
Mason District Dog Opportunity Group (Mason District D.O.G.) opened the Dog Park at
Mason District Park in Annandale off Columbia Pike in June 2002. Please park in the
main parking area off Columbia Pike and and follow the trail to the Dog Park (10
minute walk). The Dog Park is appx 1 acre in size. For more info, please contact
Chris Robichaux at 703-241-5425 or
masondistdog@hotmail.com
Vienna
The Town of Vienna has established their First Dog Park located at Moorefield Park
off Courthouse Road (700 Courthouse Rd SW). Parking Lot off Courthouse Rd -
Additional Parking up hill at Nottoway Park Basketball Courts. The park will
accommodate appx 18 dogs. Amenities include:
- Doggie & Human Water Fountain
- Fully shaded with Woodchip surface
- Fully fenced - 5 ft high with Double Gates
- Agility Equipment (ramp, hoop, hurdles)
- benches and scoop baggies
If you are interested in supporting the Vienna Dog Park, please contact Cathy Salgado,
Parks Director at: 703-255-6360 or email:
Vienna Parks & Rec
Loudoun County
Responsible Dog Ownership Group (RDOG) of Ashburn Farm
RDOG is a non-profit association formed to provide responsible dog ownership
education and prevention of cruelty to animals. The group also is advocating the
creation of a dog park in Ashburn Farm, and will be raising funds for the improvement
of the future park. For further information, please e-mail to
ashburndogpark@hotmail.com or call the Chairman of RDOG, Ed Weil, (703)729-7361.
Leesburg
Leesburg Canine Country Club
All dog park information provided by
metropets.org
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