Dog-friendly Washington: places to go with your dog
Washington with a dog is easier when you know where you're welcome. This guide lists 269 dog-friendly places in Washington – dog parks, vets and shops – with notes on dogs inside, water bowls and off-lead areas.

- Places
- 269
- Places
- 81
- Dog parks
- 74
- Vets
- 56
Dog-friendly places in Washington
81 places
- Atlas DoghouseH Street Northeast 1375, 20002 WashingtonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Atlas DoghouseI Street Southeast 4, 20003 WashingtonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Billy Goat Trail Section BWashington
- Leash required
- Billy Goat Trail Section CWashington
- Leash required
- Billy Goat Trail Section CWashington
- Leash required
- Billy Goat Trail Section CWashington
- Leash required
- Billy Goat Trail Section CWashington
- Leash required
- Billy Goat Trail Section CWashington
- Leash required
- Billy Goat Trail Section CWashington
- Leash required
- Billy Goat Trail Section CWashington
- Leash required
- Billy Goat Trail Section CWashington
- Leash required
- Blue Dog Boarding and DaycareHoward Avenue 4101, 20895 KensingtonDogs welcome, details not known yet
Dog-friendly dog parks in Washington
74 places
- Avalon Chuch Dog ParkWashington
- Off-leash
- Banneker Dog ParkNorth Sycamore Street 1680, 22205 Arlington
- Allowed inside
- Bark and Go Dog ParkWashington
- Off-leash
- Belmont Road ParkWashington
- Off-leash
- Big Dog RunWashington
- Off-leash
- Bruce Monroe Community Park Dog RunWashington
- Off-leash
- Bundy Dog ParkWashington
- Off-leash
- Canine CourtyardWashington
- Allowed inside
- Chevy Chase Dog ParkWashington
- Off-leash
- Columbia Heights Dog ParkWashington
- Off-leash
- Dog Daze Social ClubRhode Island Avenue Northwest 1100, Washington
- Off-leash
- Dog RunWashington
- Off-leash
Dog-friendly vets in Washington
56 places
- Adams Morgan Animal Hospital18th Street Northwest 2112, 20009 WashingtonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Alpine Veterinary HospitalMacArthur Boulevard 7732, 20818 WashingtonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Animal Clinic of AnacostiaMartin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast 2210, 20020 WashingtonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Animal Medical CenterWashingtonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Animal Medical Center of Watkins ParkWashingtonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Annandale Animal HospitalLittle River Turnpike 7405, 22003 WashingtonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Apex VetsVeirs Mill Road 11060, 20902 Silver SpringDogs welcome, details not known yet
- AtlasVetH Street Northeast 1326, WashingtonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Banfield Pet HospitalWashingtonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Bond VetWashingtonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Bond VetPennsylvania Avenue Southeast 600, 20003 WashingtonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Bond VetNewark Street Northwest 3707, 20016 WashingtonDogs welcome, details not known yet
Dog-friendly shops in Washington
39 places
- Academy Dog TrainingWashingtonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Ambassador Pet HospitalWashingtonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Capital Exotic FishIdaho Avenue Northwest 3404, 20016 WashingtonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Chien de LuxeMacArthur Boulevard Northwest 5140, WashingtonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- City DogsH Street Northeast 301, 20002 WashingtonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- City PawsWashingtonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Custom Canines LtdOld Chain Bridge Road 1352, 22101 McLeanDogs welcome, details not known yet
- District DogsGeorgia Avenue Northwest 3210, 20010-2511 WashingtonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- DogmaWashingtonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Dupont Pet StopWashingtonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Eden Pet Supplies & SupermarketBladensburg Road 3771, 20722 Colmar ManorDogs welcome, details not known yet
- For The Wild BirdsWashingtonDogs welcome, details not known yet
Dog-friendly parks & nature in Washington
14 places
- 11th and Monroe ParkMonroe Street Northwest 1101, 20010 Washington
- Allowed inside
- Capitol View – Homewood ParkEdgewood Road 2929, 20895 Kensington
- Allowed inside
- Cherrydale ParkNorth Pollard Street 2176, 22207 Arlington
- Leash required
- Cherrydale Park PlaygroundWashington
- Leash required
- Chinatown ParkI Street Northwest 501, 20001 Washington
- Allowed inside
- Donaldson Run Park30th Street North 4020, 22207 Arlington
- Leash required
- Joseph's ParkWashington
- Allowed inside
- Kilmer Park and ArboretumKilmer Street 6301, 20785 Cheverly
- Leash required
- Pleasant View Local ParkNorris Drive 11321, 20895 Wheaton
- Leash required
- St. Paul ParkPlyers Mill Road 3500, 20895 Kensington
- Allowed inside
- The Rosedale ConservancyWashingtonDogs welcome, details not known yet
- Tregaron ConservancyWashington
- Allowed inside
Dog-friendly bars & pubs in Washington
4 places
Dog-friendly hotels & stays in Washington
1 place
Eating out with your dog in Washington
4 cafés, restaurants and bars in Washington are listed as dog-friendly. Dogs are welcome inside at Family Campground and Wet Dog Tavern, for example.
Walks, dog parks and off-lead areas in Washington
Washington has 14 parks and green spaces for walks and 74 dog parks. Your dog can run off-lead at Avalon Chuch Dog Park, Bark and Go Dog Park and Belmont Road Park, for example. Check the signs on site.
Vets, shops and places to stay
For everything else, Washington has 56 vets and animal clinics, 39 shops that let dogs in and 1 place to stay where your dog can sleep over.
Missing a place in Washington?
Know a café, park or beach in Washington that welcomes dogs? Add it on the map. After a quick check it helps every dog owner in Washington.
FAQ
Is Washington dog-friendly?
maps.dog lists 269 places in Washington where dogs are welcome, including dog parks, vets and shops.
Which cafés and restaurants in Washington allow dogs inside?
According to dog owners, Family Campground and Wet Dog Tavern, for example. Every other entry says whether only the terrace is allowed.
Where can my dog go off-lead in Washington?
For example at Avalon Chuch Dog Park, Bark and Go Dog Park and Belmont Road Park. Check the signs on site.
How up to date is this?
The base data comes from OpenStreetMap and from dog owners. Every review updates the info on dogs inside, water bowls and leads.