Few things are as satisfying as watching four-legged friends frolic together somewhere that’s just for them. Here we’ve mapped D.C.’s official dog parks (and others) so you can know where to bring your best buddy or buddies when they need to let their energy out. Generally, the parks are open from 7 a.m. or 8 a.m. until dusk.
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Where to find dog parks in D.C.
With more than a dozen dog parks, the District has plenty of places for your furry friend(s) to run around

Langdon Dog Park
Neighborhood: Langdon
Size: 11,350 square feet
Kingsman Field Dog Park
Neighborhood: Rosedale
Size: 11,750 square feet
Swampoodle Dog Park & Playground
Neighborhood: NoMa
Size: 5,000 square feet
Lansburgh Dog Park
Neighborhood: Southwest
Size: 11,000 square feet
The Park at LeDroit Dog Park
Neighborhood: LeDroit Park
Size: 7,650 square feet
Columbia Heights Dog Park
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights
Size: 7,300 square feet
Shaw Dog Park
Neighborhood: Shaw
Size: 14,000 square feet
S Street Dog Park
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle
Size: 7,500 square feet
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Walter Pierce Dog Park
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan
Size: 11,000 square feet
Upshur Dog Park
Neighborhood: Petworth
Size: 9,500 square feet
Francis Dog Park
Neighborhood: West End
Size: 7,600 square feet
Guy Mason Dog Park
Neighborhood: Glover Park
Size: 6,750 square feet
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Newark Street Dog Park
Neighborhood: McLean Gardens
Size: 9,570 square feet
Chevy Chase Dog Park
Neighborhood: Chevy Chase, D.C.
Size: 5,000 square feet