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Upshur Dog Park
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About This Park
Petworth's fenced off-leash area near the Upshur Recreation Center, about 9,500 square feet. It draws a steady, friendly crowd from the surrounding rowhouse blocks. Upshur Street's cafés and restaurants are a short walk away when you're done.
Locals' Guide
What locals know about Upshur Dog Park
Upshur Dog Park is an off-leash dog park in Washington, DC (Washington, D.C.). Community mud reports rate it 3/5, and regulars point to fully fenced and benches as what keeps them coming back. The park sits inside Washington, D.C.'s network of off-leash spots.
Best time to visit Upshur Dog Park
Weekday mornings before 9am and after 6pm on weekdays are the calmest windows. Saturday mornings between 9–11am are the busiest — expect a full parking lot and 20+ dogs. If your pup is on the reactive side or still learning play cues, aim for weekday visits or Sunday evenings.
Moving to Washington?
The neighborhood around Upshur Dog Park, in one paragraph
Thinking about relocating to Washington? Dog owners here tend to cluster around Walter Pierce Dog Park and S Street Dog Park. The area has Washington, D.C. is one of the more walkable, pet-friendly corners of the DMV. If you're weighing neighborhoods before you sign a lease or buy, the mix of parks, sidewalks, and off-leash culture here is a real plus.
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Upshur Dog Park — frequently asked questions
- Is Upshur Dog Park fully fenced? +
- Yes — Upshur Dog Park is fully fenced, which makes it a safe off-leash spot for recall training and reactive dogs.
- Does Upshur Dog Park have water access for dogs? +
- Upshur Dog Park does not have on-site water. Bring water and a bowl, especially May through September.
- How muddy does Upshur Dog Park get? +
- Community mud reports rate Upshur Dog Park at 3/5 — moderate mud after rain. Reports are updated by locals and refresh throughout the season.
- Is Upshur Dog Park good for small dogs? +
- Upshur Dog Park is a shared off-leash area with no small-dog section. Small dogs do well here during quieter windows — weekday mornings are usually the calmest.
- Where's the best parking at Upshur Dog Park? +
- Upshur Dog Park relies on street parking nearby. It's usually easy on weekdays but tight on weekend mornings — a weekday visit is the smoother option.
- Where is Upshur Dog Park located? +
- Upshur Dog Park is located at 4300 Arkansas Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011 in Washington, D.C.. It's part of the Washington, D.C. dog-park network on DMV Paws & Parks.
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