Which Fairfax County dog parks are small?

Baron Cameron Dog Park, Chandon Dog Park, Monticello Dog Park, Rock Hill District Dog Park, Westmore Dog Park — 5 of 11 parks tracked in Fairfax County, VA match separate small-dog areas for pups under 25 lb.

Are these Fairfax County dog parks free to use?

Yes. Every park listed here is a public off-leash area open to the community — no membership or day pass. A few county parks ask that dogs be licensed and current on vaccinations.

When is the best time to visit a Fairfax County dog park?

Weekday mornings and the hour before sunset are the calmest windows. Weekend mornings are the busiest and the most social — check the "right now" activity on each park page before you go.

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Small Dog Parks in Fairfax County, VA

5 small dog parks in Fairfax County, VA — separate small-dog areas for pups under 25 lb. Checked and reviewed by local dog owners, with live mud reports and who's showing up today.

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Baron Cameron Dog Park

11300 Baron Cameron Ave, Reston, VA 20190

A suburban favorite in Reston. Spacious gravel runs ensure a cleaner car ride home, with excellent shade cover.

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Nearby: Lake Anne Coffee House

4.5(90)

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Chandon Dog Park

900 Palmer Dr, Herndon, VA 20170

A neighborhood favorite in Herndon. Grassy and flat, making it easy for older dogs.

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Nearby: Weird Brothers Coffee

4.3(300)

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Monticello Dog Park

5315 Guinea Rd, Burke, VA 22015

A hidden retreat in Burke. Features a mix of dust and gravel with large shade trees.

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Nearby: De Clieu Coffee

4.4(181)

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Rock Hill District Dog Park

15150 Old Lee Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151

Expansive horizons define this Chantilly favorite. A large grassy field allows for full-speed sprints.

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Nearby: Peets Coffee

4.5(182)

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Westmore Dog Park

Also known as Fairfax City Dog Park

11000 Berry St, Fairfax, VA 22030

The City of Fairfax off-leash area, with separate large-dog and small-dog sections and gravel footing that drains fast — a real advantage in a region where grass parks turn to soup every spring. Picnic tables inside the fence, on-site parking, and a quiet residential setting that keeps things low-key even on weekends.

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Off-leash dog park

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These parks serve 11000, 11300, 15150, 20170, 22015 and the neighborhoods around them.

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Local questions, answered

Which Fairfax County dog parks are small?: Baron Cameron Dog Park, Chandon Dog Park, Monticello Dog Park, Rock Hill District Dog Park, Westmore Dog Park — 5 of 11 parks tracked in Fairfax County, VA match separate small-dog areas for pups under 25 lb.
Are these Fairfax County dog parks free to use?: Yes. Every park listed here is a public off-leash area open to the community — no membership or day pass. A few county parks ask that dogs be licensed and current on vaccinations.
When is the best time to visit a Fairfax County dog park?: Weekday mornings and the hour before sunset are the calmest windows. Weekend mornings are the busiest and the most social — check the "right now" activity on each park page before you go.