Amenities

Unless otherwise posted, dog parks and areas are open from sunrise to sunset. All dogs must be under their handlers' control. Only three dogs per handler are allowed. Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the park. Each handler must have a leash in hand at all other times. No dogs in heat are allowed. Only dogs four months and older are allowed. Dogs must be legally licensed, vaccinated, and wearing both current tags. Handlers must keep their dogs in view at all times. Any bite occurring to a person or dog must be immediately reported to Alexandria Animal Control. Persons and dogs involved must wait for an officer to respond, except when immediate medical care is needed. Unleashed dogs must remain within the boundaries of the dog exercise area as defined by bollards. Handlers must immediately pick up all feces and dispose of them in trash receptacles. Aggressive dogs (defined as dogs posing a threat to human beings or other dogs) are not allowed at any time. Handlers are legally responsible for their dogs and any injury or damage to facilities caused by them. In addition to the above rules, the following applies at Fenced Dog Parks: Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult when inside the fenced dog area. Food is not allowed inside the fenced dog area. Non-alcoholic beverages are allowed