4 dog parks open late in Arlington County, VA — lights for after-work and after-dark visits. Checked and reviewed by local dog owners, with live mud reports and who's showing up today.
2101 S Pollard St, Arlington, VA 22204
One of the few Arlington dog parks with lights, which makes it the go-to spot for after-work visits once the sun starts setting early. Fully fenced with packed dirt and patchy grass, benches along the fence line, and an easy walk from the Columbia Pike corridor. Street parking only, and it fills up fast between 5 and 7 p.m. on weekdays.
Also known as James Hunter Park
1230 N Hartford St, Arlington, VA 22201
Clarendon's central off-leash park, and the most urban dog park in Arlington. The signature feature is a canine wading pool fed by a rock waterfall that runs on harvested rainwater, so dogs cool off without a creek. Fully fenced with stone dust and paver surfaces, lights until 9 p.m., and a steady after-work crowd from the surrounding apartment towers. One combined dog area rather than a separate small-dog side, street parking or a nearby garage, and closed for maintenance Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon.
2710 S Oakland St, Arlington, VA 22206
The crown jewel of NoVA dog parks featuring a dedicated stream, separate small dog areas, and a vibrant social scene.
801 S Scott St, Arlington, VA 22204
An urban pocket park serving the Pentagon City condos. Features synthetic turf and stone pavers.
These parks serve 22201, 22204, 22206 and the neighborhoods around them.
