We loved taking our pup to this park, which has an off leash section where dogs can play in the…read morecreek! For having so much dog traffic it was clean and nice, the creek having a wide run with different speeds and depths for different pups (it was our girl's first water foray!) All the other owners of the 10ish dogs that came through while we were there on a Saturday afternoon were friendly and responsible, and pup had a great day.

Great place for dogs to run around and take a dip in the cool water. Bring your dogs here to…read moreexercise and socialize

Love this dog park. Nice community of owners and regular dogs. Small dog area and a long large…read morefenced dog area. Adjacent stream is also nice depending on water quality.

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!

Came here for a doggy birthday party and adoption event for Daisy's Legacy. The founder's dog…read moreturned 2 and I am currently fostering a dog through there so I can show her off. This was my first time. We had a closed off section in the back of the bar area but they also have a doggy gym and play area. There were a number of doggy alumni there with their owners. The bar has a food and drink menu and the staff were very friendly. Be mindful that the menu prices don't match the prices items ring in at so check your total before you pay. Overall a nice place to bring your pup and enjoy some food and drink. There is also a dog park right outside.

Since we wanted to venture outside of our regular dog park, we found wonderful indoor doggy…read moreplayground and human bar/restaurant in Arlington. I have to say that our young pup had a complete BLAST, so it definitely was worth the hour drive for our visit. The doggy playground is a pretty large space that has various obstacle courses apparatuses that dogs can attempt to conquer while playing with other dogs. I really appreciated that Snouts & Stouts' layout was pretty well organized. I thought the rules for both humans and dogs were pretty fair. Also, we really appreciated the speed in which our dog's vaccination records were verified. We managed to email our dog's vet records and have them confirmed within an hour of our first visit. Unlike most regular dog parks, Snouts & Stouts had a couple of folks (aka "rufferees") to ensure that everyone was having a good time. I loved the idea of the rufferees because it is a great way to have an unbiased person regulate the playground. As one might suspect, some owners can be super-sensitive or super-lax regarding their dog's behaviors and interactions with other dogs and humans. The playground has a separate place from the play ground where humans and dogs can consume their food. However, folks are permitted to consume beverages in the main playing area. The bar had an extensive variety of fun beverages for both humans and dogs. I thought the beers and cocktails were reasonable priced considering the area. Unfortunately, the chef was unavailable during our visit so we could not try any of the human food. A minor issue for me because I was STARVING. Fortunately for my appetitive, Snouts and Stouts had plenty of beers (particularly IPAs) that I could choose from. In general, I thought the playground was pretty clean and well-maintained. While the area was not super clean, it defiantly was 100% cleaner than any outdoor dog park. During our visit, I did notice that there was a mop bucket with soapy water near the dogs' water stations. While the mop bucket wasn't a huge deal, I thought it was a little strange that it was in that location considering a dog or two could have access to the soapy water. Perhaps, this was a minor oversight by the staff. I thought the price of entry (10 bucks for a day pass) was extremely generous. Also, if you purchase $40 worth of food and drinks (as of July 2025), you'll receive a free day pass for your next visit. Looking forward to making Snouts and Stouts a nice treat for our dog...as well as ourselves.

This neighborhood park is located near a friend's house. When her children were younger, we would…read morebring them to the park to play. Now we take her dog on walks when we visit. There is room for picnics, walks and community activities. During the day there are lots of bikers and families walking their dogs. It is a nice area. There aren't bathrooms. The area is clean and nicely maintained. We enjoy walking around the area.

Part of a greenway network, this park offers a small diversion from the surrounding suburbia. It…read moredoesn't have a lot of dedicated parking or facilities, but for being so close to the highway it is a quiet space, and with the trail access leading all the way to the tidal Potomac, you can spend as much or as little time as you want starting here.

We stopped by this dog park to tire out our corgis before the snow storm came. We wouldn't go out…read moreof our way to visit it (the floor is a bit like dusty sand and our dogs were filthy afterwards ). In addition, there was some poop around the park- it wasn't the cleanest. But, if we lived nearby, we'd probably pop in due to convenience, as it is quite large for the middle of a city.

Decent dog park. Lots of dogs most of the time, except if it's sunny. Even then sometimes people…read morebrave the weather and find shade under the trees, which is nice. There's a pool area for dogs to cool off in. Poop bags available if management keeps up with restocking, which at times they don't. Downsides are the play area is sand so dog gets dusty or dirty from sand if had a swim and parking after work hours is a nightmare because all parking gets taken and you're forced to park further away or you might not even find anything and have to leave. Also parts of the sand is covered in poop from owners not picking up so you'll need to watch your step. My favorite park is the one in falls church so I no longer come to this one

They say a tired dog is a happy dog, and so we try to take our little guy here as often as we can!…read moreThe people who bring their pups here are usually friendly, respectful, and understanding of doggy park etiquette. During these hot summer days, it's especially nice that there is a water fountain for dogs and that most of the area is shady due to trees. Also, one of my favorite features is that the park has lights so you aren't limited to the hours between sunrise and sunset. There isn't much grass, but the dirt doesn't have a lot of rocks or other debris in it that could injure a dog's paw. And in case you prefer a separate, quieter space, there is actually a smaller fenced off area with its own entrance adjacent to the main dog park. Along with the dog park, there are tennis, basketball, and sand volleyball courts, a picnic area, and bathroom facilities. The parking lot is small and can sometimes get a little crowded during peak hours, but usually I don't have an issue. Overall, this park is highly recommended!

I like the swings here, but I don't like the big slide. It's too hard to get up because you have to…read moreclimb up the ropes. I wish they had steps to get up the big slide.

Park is great for all types of dogs. I love the people who go here and have made some great friends…read moreas a result. Mostly owners are attentive but if not, a gentle hint that their dog pooped is fine. There have been some dog fights but it is usually broken up in seconds by owners and they leave. Overall, it's an awesome park and I enjoy it much better than Shirlington because people actually talk to one another...such a strange concept these days ! Only downside is that it can get muddy after storms and the grass needs to be cut more frequently in the warmer months, otherwise you're trying to search through a needle in a haystack for your dog's .

This is a great park to bring your kids too. They have street parking and it's empty for the most…read morepart. Every time I brought my daughter to this park we brought our standard poodle and nobody complained. Everyone is super friendly. The park seems pretty new and the grounds are well kept. I love how they have baby/toddler swings and they also have two different play grounds. One for older kids and the other for younger kids. It helps keep kids more safer. There's a baseball field right next to this park as well.

Great dog park if you want to avoid dirt (it's turf). There is a water station with mini pools that…read moreppl fill up and it gets pretty messy and wet towards the back sometimes. Has benches under a pavilion which is nice for avoiding the sun. It's almost always very clean and has poop stops with bags.

This turned out to be in an apartment complex. Our dogs had a blast! There was some agility…read moreequipment and pools, which the dogs loved. The people were very friendly, too.

Technically, the River House Dog Park is only open to residences, BUT as long as you can find…read morestreet parking, there isn't anything stopping anyone else from bringing their well behaved pooch here. This is a smaller, gravel park, with a "small dog" area separate from larger dogs (great to keep the more timid smaller dogs away from some of the more boisterous pups), and is located behind "The Ashley" building within the River House Apartments complex. In general, owners are considerate. Everyone picks up their dogs poop, and all the dogs/owners have seemed to gotten to know the behaviors enough so if a dog starts acting out they get taken out and it doesn't become an issue. There are benches on the inside as well as outside, even non-dog owners are welcome :) I'm extremely happy that this is here now, River House was already super dog friendly (literally the only apartment complex in Arlington that allows two dogs per apartment up to 100 lbs each), but the recent dog park addition is the bees knees!

It was Charlie and my first time at a dog park and seeing the great yelp reviews, we headed for…read moreRiver House Dog Park. The Dog Park is located right BEHIND the River House "Ashley" Building closer to N. Joyce and 15th St. The park is gate enclosed, gravel paved for the pup paws and benches for the humans. There is even a sectioned off area for smaller dogs but there were no small dogs when we went so Charlie was sent to play with the big boys and boy oh boy is he a ballbuster hehe. Dogs and their owners are real nice and friendly. There are doggie bags in case you need to clean up your pups' mess (everyone is good about it) and there is a water fountain if the pups needs it (Poor Charlie couldn't reach haha so we gave him a boost). All in all, River House has a great dog park, Charlie made lots of new friends, came home tired and mommy was happy!

Ummmm, okay Arlington County -- I mean you already kind of ruled the roost in terms of boss…read moreplaygrounds, and then you had to go and outdo even yourself?! Mosaic Park in Arlington (not to be confused with Mosaic District in Merrifield) is located near Ballston and is a totally unique, amazing, super fun spot for kids and adults like!! The entire playground is made out of that awesome squishy rubber stuff, but it's not just used as flooring, they've built mountains and molehills for kids to zoom around on - making it an even more unique space than it already is! There's a large rock wall, rope climber, and soccer field as well to appease older kids, but the play structures with slides and stuff are actually pretty perfect for the younger kiddos, which as the mama of a 1 and 3.5 year old, I appreciate immensely. There is a small dedicated parking strip as well as street parking all around the large playground area, and benches lining the edges. I can see how the lack of shade might possibly be an issue in the hotter months, but for a spot to get outside to when it's chilly, it's pretty perfect. Just bundle up your babies and let 'em go! I hear there will be even more stuff added to this already very impressive playground, and I can't wait to see what else they come up with. Mosaic park is definitely being added to our regular playground rotation!!

A great urban park with great potential. Good greening initiative of the county. However there's…read moretoo much concrete and too little greenery. Instead of concrete or tarmac there should be more grasses, lawns, and shade. Plant some trees please especially around the children's playground. It's so hot! No one felt like coming here when it's so hot. Very little shade as well in other parts of this small park.