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Dog Park at Shirlington Park

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2710 S Oakland St, Arlington, VA Arlington, Virginia
Fully Fenced
2 acres
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Dog Park at Shirlington Park

PUBLIC DOG PARK

2710 S Oakland St, Arlington, VA
3.502 Reviews
Fully Fenced
2 acres

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Park hours

Sunrise to sunset.


Fencing

This spot is fully fenced

Info provided by host

Gaps or holes in fence

No gaps

Enclosure

fully fenced

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps


Amenities

Small dog friendly

Chairs

Dog drinking water

Dog washing area

Table

River, stream or creek


Pricing
No fee info

Location

2710 S Oakland St, Arlington, VA Arlington, Virginia

Description

Located in Arlington County, the Dog Park at Shirlington Park is a fully fenced enclosure that provides a safe and fun environment for dogs to play. There are rules and regulations in place, such as dogs needing to be licensed and vaccinated, no aggressive dogs allowed, and a limit of three dogs per handler. Amenities include chairs, dog drinking water, and a nearby river, stream, or creek. The park is open from sunrise to sunset and offers a small dog-friendly area. Handlers must remain with their dogs at all times and be responsible for cleaning up after them. Violations can result in fines or court summons. Contact information can be found on their website, including a phone number and email for any inquiries.

Park rules

Rules and Regulations Shirlington Dog Park, Arlington County • All dogs must be licensed and vaccinated before entering the Dog Park. • Both rabies vaccinations tags and Dog License tags are required to be secured on your dog at all times. • No dogs less than four (4) months of age shall be permitted in a Dog Park. • Female dogs in heat shall not be allowed in the Dog Park at any time. • A handler / guardian may bring in NO more than three (3) dogs at a time. • Handlers / guardians are responsible for removing dog waste from the Park and disposing it in a proper receptacle. • Handlers / guardians must remain with their dog(s) and be in view of their dog(s) at all times. • Dogs shall be removed from the Dog Park at the first sign of aggression. • Aggressive dogs shall not be permitted within any designated dog park. An “aggressive dog” is defined as a dog posing a threat to humans or other animals. • Handlers / guardians are legally responsible for their dog(s) and any injury caused by them. • No food is allowed within boundaries of the Dog Park. • No bicycles or scooters are allowed to be ridden in the Dog Park. • Businesses or professional dog trainers may not use any Dog Park for the conduct of their business, unless sponsored by Arlington County. • Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the Dog Park. • Handlers / guardians must be in possession of their dog’s leash at all times. • Handlers / guardians shall not allow their dogs to bark on a continuous or frequent basis. • Handlers / guardians shall fill in any holes dug by their dogs prior to leaving the park. • Grooming or washing your dog is not allowed in the Dog Park, unless it is part of a County sponsored program. • Parents must be in control of their children at all times and not allow them to run or antagonize dogs in the Dog Park. • The unauthorized posting or distributing of any materials at the Dog Park or on County property is strictly prohibited. • Violations of the leash law, running at large law and not picking up after your dog can result in a summons to appear in court and a $100.00 fine. Any animal bite should be reported immediately to the Department of Animal Control located at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington VA 22206, 703-931-9241 Other violations should be reported to the Arlington County Park Rangers, 703-228-0052


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