DMVPaws & Parks

Wards 5 & 6 · Washington, D.C.

Dog Parks in NoMa, Washington DC

Alethia Tanner Dog Park and Swampoodle Dog Park, the off-leash dog parks in NoMa (Wards 5 & 6) — fencing, surface, shade, water, live mud reports, and the neighbors who show up every evening.

Dog parks in NoMa

2 parks

  • Alethia Tanner Dog Park
    Some Mud

    Alethia Tanner Dog Park

    Also known as Eckington Dog Park

    227 Harry Thomas Way NE, Washington, DC 20002

    The dog park inside Alethia Tanner Park, a 2.5-acre green space that opened in 2020 along the Metropolitan Branch Trail. It was voted Washington City Paper's Best Dog Park in 2022 and stays busy from the after-work rush onward. The surrounding park adds a big lawn, a playground and trail access if you want to keep walking.

    • Fully Fenced
    • Benches
    • Trails Nearby
    Off-leash dog park
    Google rating 4.8 out of 5(90 reviews)
  • Swampoodle Dog Park
    Dry & Firm

    Swampoodle Dog Park

    Also known as Swampoodle Park

    3rd St NE & L St NE, Washington, DC 20002

    An 8,000 square foot NoMa park that pairs a busy fenced dog run with agility features and a children's climbing structure, steps from the NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro. Friends of NoMa Dogs help keep it in shape year round.

    Nearby: Alchemy Coffee
    Google rating 4.6 out of 5(324 reviews)

Serving 20002 in Wards 5 & 6.

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Local questions, answered

Where are the dog parks in NoMa?
Alethia Tanner Dog Park (227 Harry Thomas Way NE, Washington, DC 20002); Swampoodle Dog Park (3rd St NE & L St NE, Washington, DC 20002). NoMa sits in Wards 5 & 6.
Are the NoMa dog parks fenced?
Alethia Tanner Dog Park is fully fenced. Swampoodle Dog Park is not fully fenced.
I just moved to NoMa — how do I meet other dog owners?
Check in when you get to the park, browse the regulars listed on each NoMa park page, and join or host a meetup. It's the fastest way to build your dog's crew after moving into the District.