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Barker Field

3.2 (44 reviews)
Closed • 6:30 am - 8:00 pm

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Mary S.

I'm going to give the benefit of the doubt... because it's been raining but this park is pretty low maintained :/ they are only 2 grass spots, in the whole area...and the city or whoevwe does not empty the poop trashcans

Susan S.

Favorite dog park ever. The big dog side has its problems, there are often just too many dogs for people to keep an eye on. (And some people never watch their dogs or pick up after them). But if you have a small dog you won't find a friendlier group of people and dogs. We go nearly every day.

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Ginger W.

The group of Fido-lovers who started Richmond's very first dog park are responsible for creating Barker Field at Byrd Park and work closely as a partner with the city's recreation department. This is a great dog park and very popular. My dog, Max, who is obsessed with playing fetch the ball (he's like that obsessive compulsive dog in the "Dr. Doolittle" movie) loves to chase it around in the mulch here. I try to go at times when there will be fewer dogs as Max isn't very social, so mid-mornings and early afternoons during the weekdays when most people work are good for us. Keep an eye on the gate latches as some folks forget to close them.

Beki S.

Barker Field is perhaps not the best dog park I've ever been to, but it gets the job done just fine. It has a decent size water drinking area for the pups, and I also appreciate the separate area for small dogs only. My dog doesn't quite fit into this category, but I like that there's an option for those that do. Overall the park could use some improvements though, such as the picnic tables, which are old and falling apart. Otherwise it's a nice retreat for RVA city dwellers looking to give their fury friends some socialization and extra room to run.

Anna M.

Stopped here on a road trip to give the dogs a break. They absolutely loved it! All of the dogs and people were friendly. There was enough seating available and also enough shade for the dogs to hang out when it got a little too hot. The only thing that we weren't the biggest fan of was the long grass in certain areas.

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Short Pump Park - Short Pump Park Playground

Short Pump Park

4.6(30 reviews)
10.3 mi

I love this park. We have a new dog and thought we would he might have fun at a dog park. This…read moreplace is great. There are separate areas for small and large dogs. There is a doggie pool and a splash pad on each side. Not only were the dogs friendly but the pet owners were too. Very clean too. I look forward to bringing my dog back

You are definitely barking up the right tree if you bring your furry friends to this dog park!!…read moreIt's super "pup"ular place for dog lovers! Today it was packed! I have a Goldendoodle Grand-puppy, Hampton, who loves romping around this grassy enclosed park. For safety and convenience, they have two separate fenced sections, one for big dogs and one for small dogs. Be sure to take note of the posted rules. There's a water station to refresh your pets after they are done frolicking and socializing with their playmates! Today there was a dog festival and people with their pooches came from all over town! There were several tables set up selling dog treats, handmade dog toys, t-shirts, baked goods and more. This, of course, made the barking lot crowded! They could definitely expand the parking! In the summer, pools are filled so your pups can cool off with a swim. For pooch lovers, this is a hound haven... but for me it was a bit too mutt-ch. I did, however, run into several friends who had their loyal canines with them so I had fun being the pup-arazzi! The rest of the park was full of families enjoying the other amenities at this park like the playground and picnic areas. The facilities were well maintained. Tails are wagging at this paw-some dog park where "man's" best friend can raise the woof! If your nose isn't used to doggie smells, it may be a little ruff! By the way, if you get directions from Yelp, it may lead you to a dead end near a gas station. Just stay on Pump Road and it's just by Broad St.

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Short Pump Park - Short Pump Park Playground - smaller play area next to larger playground

Short Pump Park Playground - smaller play area next to larger playground

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Swing set at Short Pump Park Playground

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Ruff House Dog Park

Ruff House Dog Park

3.2(18 reviews)
8.4 mi

This is a great park right near my office. I'm out here lunchtimes on "bring your dog to work"…read moreday. It's smaller than Barker's Field but it's nice. Very secure, double gate and a small dog and big dog area. It tends to get VERY muddy if there's been any kind of rain any time within the last week, so be warned. Many times I've been there people aren't but so good at picking up after their dogs. I know sometimes you're chatting or looking at the cute puppy so you don't see when your dog poops. Perhaps we can "pay it forward" and clean up a little extra when we notice it, make it a community clean.

We are in from out of town and decided to come bring our dogs to run around. Unfortunately they…read moreonly large dog area was nothing but mud and dirt, no grass at all. Sorry but I don't need my dog to be covered in mud and leave it all over the inside of my car or seat covers. The other dog park (I assume for small dogs was chained off because I guess it's new grass planted in there? There is a side for Big and small dogs. But really if dogs are peeing and pooping on wet dirt and everyone's walking in it including dogs that's gross. So used to pros with lush green grass. We weren't there for long. I took my small dog on a walk on some trails. They do provide doggie bags and poop-cans to dispose of poop. The small dog area was nice looking with grass and all. Hoping they plant grass on the muddy side otherwise people won't want to bring dogs here.

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Ruff House Dog Park - LittleMiaAtRuffHouse

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Chris Greene Lake

Chris Greene Lake

4.4(19 reviews)
67.4 mi

TOTAL DOG HEAVEN. My pup Otis and I frequent the dog parks in town around Charlottesville a few…read moretimes a week, and decided to take a little winter adventure up to Chris Greene Lake this past weekend. Despite being VERY muddy (everywhere is muddy right now because of all of the rain and snow!), it was absolutely awesome. As soon as we arrived at the dog park area at Chris Greene, which is a short and pretty walk through the woods from the parking area, Otis went NUTS! There's a ton of space to romp, and I think the dogs really love the added fun of dodging in and out of the many trees. I've never seen Otis run so much at a dog park, and despite the cold and ice on the lake he jumped right in. This place will be perfect when the weather is warmer and the dogs really want to swim! It also offers what no other dog parks have: total shade, which will come in handy in July and August! I did get a little turned around leaving the park - there are two paths and I couldn't remember which one we came in on. I took the wrong one, but it just took me on a pleasant little loop before arriving back at the parking area. For the direct exit, take the path on the right. I also think it's important to note that this park is big and your pooch can get pretty far away from you at any given time. I try to stay pretty close to my guy just in case he encounters a grumpy-pants-pup, and that feels pretty hard to do here. Still, like most dog parks around town, the owners were all pretty keyed into their dogs behaviors and we didn't have any problems.

Nice park with many activities. However the dog park is not…read morefenced properly. Our dog got through the fence and ended up miles away and hurt herself doing so. Fortunately she had a name tag with phone number and we got her back that night. If they don't fix the fence you need to stay right with your dog, which defeats the purpose of the park.

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Chris Greene Lake
Chris Greene Lake - Chris Green lake, facing artificial beach, at about 1:45 p.m.

Chris Green lake, facing artificial beach, at about 1:45 p.m.

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Another picture opposite Chris Green Lake's artificial beach

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