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Wards 6 & 8 · Washington, D.C.

Best Dog Parks in Navy Yard, Washington DC

4 off-leash dog parks in Navy Yard (Wards 6 & 8) — fencing, surface, shade, water, live mud reports, and the neighbors who show up every evening.

Dog parks in Navy Yard

4 parks

  • Dock 79 & The Maren Dog Park
    PrivateNot open to the public
    Dry & Firm

    Dock 79 & The Maren Dog Park

    Also known as Capitol Riverfront Resident Dog Run

    79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

    A tidy turf dog run tucked into the Dock 79 and The Maren riverfront apartment community along the Anacostia. Artificial turf, rinse station and separate small-dog space make it a favorite for residents, and it stays usable right after rain.

    • Fully Fenced
    • Small Dog Area
    • Water Access
    Off-leash dog park
    Google rating 4.4 out of 5(19 reviews)
  • Navy Yard Dog Park
    Dry & Firm

    Navy Yard Dog Park

    101 H St SE, Washington, DC 20003

    A fenced urban dog run in the Navy Yard/Capitol Riverfront area, close to Canal Park and a short walk from the ballpark and waterfront restaurants.

    Off-leash dog park
    Google rating 3.5 out of 5(24 reviews)
  • Virginia Avenue Dog Park
    Dry & Firm

    Virginia Avenue Dog Park

    901 Virginia Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

    A free public dog run inside the 2.5-acre Virginia Avenue Park, sitting between Barracks Row and the Washington Navy Yard. It's kept up with help from the volunteer Virginia Avenue Dog Park Partners.

    Nearby: Compass Coffee
    Google rating 4.3 out of 5(97 reviews)
  • Yards Park Dog Park
    Dry & Firm

    Yards Park Dog Park

    Yards Park, Washington, DC 20003

    A fenced dog run inside The Yards along the Anacostia Riverwalk, easy to pair with a walk on the waterfront boardwalk after playtime.

    Off-leash dog park
    Google rating 3.8 out of 5(42 reviews)

Serving 20003 in Wards 6 & 8.

Good to know

Local questions, answered

Where are the dog parks in Navy Yard?
Dock 79 & The Maren Dog Park (79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003); Navy Yard Dog Park (101 H St SE, Washington, DC 20003); Virginia Avenue Dog Park (901 Virginia Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003); Yards Park Dog Park (Yards Park, Washington, DC 20003). Navy Yard sits in Wards 6 & 8.
Are the Navy Yard dog parks fenced?
Dock 79 & The Maren Dog Park is fully fenced. Navy Yard Dog Park is not fully fenced. Virginia Avenue Dog Park is not fully fenced. Yards Park Dog Park is not fully fenced.
I just moved to Navy Yard — how do I meet other dog owners?
Check in when you get to the park, browse the regulars listed on each Navy Yard park page, and join or host a meetup. It's the fastest way to build your dog's crew after moving into the District.