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Dog-Friendly Running Trails in Virginia
Virginia has 166 trails with dogs allowed in this directory, across 46 cities and towns — Virginia Beach, Alexandria, Charlottesville, Richmond and 42 more. Trails where dogs are welcome, with leash rules, bags and water still on you.
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Great Falls Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 13,934 reviews
Boasting spectacular falls & rushing white water, this park offers picnic areas, trails & boating.
First Landing State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 7,336 reviews
Cape Henry beachfront park & historic site with marshes, maritime forest, hiking & canoe trails.
Burke Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,844 reviews
County recreational park featuring a fishing lake, picnic areas, a miniature train & playgrounds.
Newport News Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,606 reviews
Sprawling park on 8,000+ acres with disc golf & bike rentals plus a boat ramp, horses & gardens.
Chesapeake City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,376 reviews
Pine forest featuring open space for dog & skate parks plus an expansive playground & horseshoes.
Oak Grove Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,851 reviews
This 65-acre outdoor activity place has a 1.5-mi. path around a lake, plus benches & a playground.
Bryan Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,563 reviews
Historic Gabriel's Rebellion locale now hosting events, a farmer's market, bird walks & disc golf.
Portsmouth City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,121 reviews
Urban waterfront park boasts a golf course & range, tennis courts, playgrounds & landscaped gardens.
Huntley Meadows Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,968 reviews
Park with forests & a historic house, home to wildlife & wetlands, plus an observation platform.
Founders Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,829 reviews
Relaxed park along the Potomac River and near the Old Town waterfront.
Jim Barnett Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,836 reviews
Sizable area featuring a fitness trail, disc golf course & playground, plus indoor & outdoor pools.
Old Mill Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,763 reviews
Public park on the water featuring a swimming beach, soccer fields & picnic areas.
Gypsy Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,602 reviews
214-acre park featuring a mini-train, a pool, sports facilities, a pond, a playground & more.
Riverview Farm Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,592 reviews
Walking trails & large playground, along with picnic areas, a skate park & a seasonal sledding hill.
Forest Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,578 reviews
Partial wetland area with a historic home, nature trails, wildlife, tennis courts, picnics & events.
Northside Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,537 reviews
This 62-acre recreation area has a skate park, an indoor pool, picnic shelters & kids' play areas.
Jones Point Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,452 reviews
Site of an 1800s lighthouse, this park offers an interpretive trail, 2 playgrounds & sports fields.
McAfee Knob Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,162 reviews
Mountain trek via Appalachian Trail to a cliffside summit with expansive views of the valley.
Byrd Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,104 reviews
Picturesque city park offering 3 lakes, a walking path, picnic areas, athletic fields & more.
Bisset Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,020 reviews
Riverside park with picnic shelters & kids' play areas, plus various athletic fields & paved trails.
Grandview Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 928 reviews
Birding & wildlife viewing on trails leading through marshes & woodlands to a long, scenic beach.
Peaks View Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 936 reviews
Tennis courts, multipurpose fields, playgrounds & trails offered in the city's second-largest park.
Lake Smith Lake Lawson Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 891 reviews
42-acre parkland on the lake, offering shady hiking trails, a playground, docks & fishing spots.
Deep Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 881 reviews
City park with several ball fields, a dog run, playground, walking trail & picnic/grilling areas.
Nottoway Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 859 reviews
Spacious community park features sports fields & courts, picnic space & a historic rental estate.
Pleasure House Point Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 809 reviews
Natural spot for relaxed recreation on 118 acres of marshlands & wildlife habitat, with boat access.
Riverview Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 826 reviews
A 27-acre riverfront preserve offering a playground, picnic areas & adjacent biking & walking trail.
Indian River Park South Side
4.4 ★★★★☆ 829 reviews
91-acre forested park providing a playground, sports field & miles of mountain biking/hiking trails.
Darden Towe Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 769 reviews
County park with a canoe launch, athletic fields & courts, playground, off-leash dog area & trails.
Fort Hunt Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 712 reviews
Land with war batteries once part of Mt. Vernon now used for picnicking, jogging, softball & more.
Pen Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 695 reviews
280-acre city park offering a golf course, sports fields, picnic areas & a nature trail.
Lake Meade Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 617 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring walking trails and a dog park plus tennis courts and playground equipment.
Hollins Mill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 610 reviews
Quiet space for walking or biking on a paved trail, plus a waterfall.
Signal Hill Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 596 reviews
Park with basketball and tennis courts, a baseball field, a lazy river pool, and trails.
Paradise Creek Nature Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 594 reviews
Restored wetlands on the Elizabeth River with nature & fitness trails, a kayak launch & picnic area.
Chris Greene Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 552 reviews
Relaxed destination featuring a beach as well as a dog park, a playground and picnic tables.
Fort Ward Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 479 reviews
Historic 43-acre park featuring a Civil War museum, dog exercise area, playground & amphitheater.
Fishburn Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 475 reviews
Expansive nature park offering hike & bike trails, a playground, tennis, disc golf & picnic areas.
Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 442 reviews
Winding trails, wooded areas and an overlook highlight this scenic park.
Preddy Creek Trail Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 422 reviews
571-acre recreation area offering miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking & horseback riding.
Stumpy Lake Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 438 reviews
Small park featuring short, easy trails, a kayak launch, and a public restroom.
Azalea Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 444 reviews
This 23-acre park features athletic fields, basketball courts, paved pathways & a playground.
Mountain Run Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 415 reviews
Park featuring a fishing lake, picnic shelters, play areas, mountain views, restrooms & more.
Bay Oaks Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 381 reviews
New, clean park featuring 2 playgrounds and an exercise area, as well as benches.
The Noland Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 349 reviews
Wooded and scenic 5-mile trail featuring turtles and lake views, plus bridges.
Cub Run Stream Valley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 361 reviews
More than 800 acres of woodsy space featuring trails for running & biking, plus a simple playground.
Eastham Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 336 reviews
Tranquil park with three athletic fields, a paved riverside trail & dog park, plus a boat launch.
Lake Lawson
4.7 ★★★★★ 336 reviews
Popular spot for fishing, with pavilions, a playground, trails, and launch ramps for canoes and kayaks.
James River Park Pony Pasture
4.6 ★★★★★ 342 reviews
Riverside park featuring scenic trails for biking and hiking, as well as swimming.
Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 334 reviews
Historic site of a Civil War engagement, with living-history events & guided walking tours.
Saunders-Monticello Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 329 reviews
Monticello's 89-acre park with scenic views, an arboretum & a pond, plus running & biking trails.
Powhite Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 352 reviews
City park featuring multi-use trails amid lush green space, plus a parking area.
Ivy Creek Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 343 reviews
A sprawling lake and park with trails for biking and fishing, plus a playground and rentals for canoes, kayaks and paddleboats.
Heritage Community Park and Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 321 reviews
Vast expanse of forest & meadow with a creek, picnic shelters & trails for hiking or biking.
North Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 318 reviews
Relaxed space featuring playground, grassy lawn and ball fields, plus a trail for hiking.
Appomattox River Greenway - Roslyn Landing Access
4.5 ★★★★★ 298 reviews
Relaxed out-and-back trail along the river for hiking and running, plus fishing.
Winkler Botanical Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 302 reviews
Secluded area featuring a variety of nature trails, a mountain lodge & waterfall flanked by woods.
Bells Mill Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 302 reviews
A former landfill, this park now offers wetlands & meadows with a 2.5-mile trail & picnic areas.
Dean Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 282 reviews
Dog-friendly park featuring paths for walking and biking plus sporting areas including baseball and soccer.
Third Winchester Battlefield Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 281 reviews
Open park of 600+ acres featuring battle history, cannons, memorials, and trails.
Sugarland Run Stream Valley Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 275 reviews
This forested open space draws joggers & hikers for its popular trail that traverses a creek.
Salem Rotary Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 271 reviews
Peaceful recreation area offering swimming, fishing, a walking trail and picnics.
Elizabeth Mills Riverfront Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 262 reviews
Secluded, historic area on the water offering wooded hiking trails, picnic spots & kayaking areas.
West Neck Creek Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 252 reviews
Unmarked, mostly paved paths at a shady public park with an old house, and a coffee shop nearby.
Marshview Park (Northside)
4.7 ★★★★★ 245 reviews
Sprawling park featuring paved and dirt walking paths, along with a dog park.
Olde Izaak Walton Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 250 reviews
21-acre public park featuring a pond with a fishing pier, plus trails & an off-leash dog park.
James River Park System Pony Pasture Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 234 reviews
Park with trails and river views that's good for families, kids, and dogs.
Lone Star Lakes Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 235 reviews
Wooded park with 11 lakes & a 4-mile horse trail, plus opportunities for hiking & canoeing.
Riverview Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 245 reviews
Riverside park featuring a boat ramp as well as soccer fields and a playground for kids.
Coyner Springs Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 228 reviews
Sprawling park featuring walking paths, disc golf, pavilions and picnic spots.
Bull Run Occoquan Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 224 reviews
Lengthy, riverside forest trail for hiking & horse riding, with remains of Civil War earth forts.
Happy Hollow Gardens Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 208 reviews
Park featuring a boardwalk and trails through blooming azaleas.
Downtown Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 209 reviews
Grassy city park with a playground, picnic tables & charcoal grill, plus a basketball court.
Rocky Run Stream Valley Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 211 reviews
Compact, urban green space offering picnic tables, 2 playgrounds & a lighted field.
Denbigh Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 214 reviews
Quiet park offering walking trails, a boat ramp & a pier for river fishing, plus sunset views.
Riverpoint Drive Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 207 reviews
Neighborhood park with a hiking trail leading to the Potomac River, and a canoe/kayak launch.
Hopewell Riverwalk
4.7 ★★★★★ 191 reviews
Family-friendly green space with a beach, playgrounds, and river views.
Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 190 reviews
Park along the Potomac River with peaceful trails and bald eagles.
Bald Cypress Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
Serene trail featuring boardwalks through lagoons with bald cypress, Spanish moss & dragonflies.
Runnymede Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 191 reviews
58-acre park offering wooded, natural-surface trails along Sugarland Run & 2 picnic shelters.
Flora Hill Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 199 reviews
Quiet park with swings, slides, and picnic tables, plus shade trees.
Bottom Creek Gorge Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 179 reviews
Nature preserve centered on a mountain stream with a series of waterfalls, and offering hiking trails.
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve - Bennett Springs Access
4.7 ★★★★★ 175 reviews
Clean, popular, well-maintained outdoor space with an extensive network of trails for hiking and bicycling, plus horseback riding.
Appamatuck Park - Appomattox River Greenway
4.3 ★★★★☆ 191 reviews
Public park with a paved path popular for walks and offering river views.
Vic Thomas Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 178 reviews
Linear recreational space with a river path, plus sculptures and exercise stations.
Matteson Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 170 reviews
Paved trail for biking or running that winds around a golf course and is shaded in spots.
VITA Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 176 reviews
Park offering a trail that's good for running and walking.
Poor Mountain Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 172 reviews
A series of looping mountain trails leading to scenic overlooks , waterfalls and a stream.
Mendota Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 174 reviews
Long trail used for mountain biking and hiking, with scenic views.
Bren Mar Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 170 reviews
This large, wooded park in a residential area features a playground, a picnic shelter & trails.
James River Park - The Wetlands
4.7 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Vast wetlands featuring trails, a swampy area and a river.
Tide Lock Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 156 reviews
Tranquil waterside spot with views and a pathway popular with walkers and runners.
Rose Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
Park featuring a playground, swings, picnic shelters, hiking trails and a pavilion.
Blackwater Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 157 reviews
Recreation area with trails, an off-leash dog park & a lighted grass lawn for soccer & football.
Fred Crabtree Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
Wooded site with a creek, trails, fields for baseball & soccer plus a school & a swim club.
Blooms Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 148 reviews
Neighborhood park featuring a paved trail system with 2 loops on the site of a former golf course.
Whiteoak Canyon Falls Lower Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 140 reviews
Popular trail network with cascades, rock formations and swimming spots, plus riverbank picnic areas.
Cub Run Stream Valley Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 134 reviews
Easy riverfront spot with hiking, biking and dog-walking trails, plus historic markers.
Bull Run-Occoquan Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 123 reviews
Long natural-surface trail for hiking and horseback riding through 5,000 acres of varied landscapes.
Larus Park Trailhead, South
4.6 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
Kid-friendly greenery featuring hiking trails (some of which are dog-friendly) and a creek.
Warrenton Branch Greenway
4.8 ★★★★★ 112 reviews
Paved trail perfect for walks and exercise, plus a dog park where pups can roam.
Larus Park Trailhead, North
4.6 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
Park with creek access and trails for walking and biking, including one that leads through a tunnel.
Chatham Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
Peaceful park featuring a walking trail that circles a pond and lake.
Basic Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 110 reviews
Park featuring picnic tables and a pavilion for get-togethers, plus riverside access and fishing.
Pandapas Pond Day Use Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
National forest day use area offering trails for hiking, biking, and horse riding, plus picnic tables.
Hethwood Pond
4.8 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
Dog-friendly spot featuring a gazebo and benches, plus a playground and picnic tables.
Fairfax Villa Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 96 reviews
This large wooded park in a residential area offers walking/biking/hiking trails & wildlife.
The trails at the MSV
4.8 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
Park featuring walking trails (some paved and some gravel), plus a museum with rotating exhibits.
Northside Park Mountain Bike Trail - Multi Use Trail
4.2 ★★★★☆ 98 reviews
Skate park, baseball field and other outdoor areas with hiking trails that once served as a naval dump.
Cossey Botanical Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 92 reviews
Small park featuring a pond, along with walking trails and a community garden.
Appomattox River Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 84 reviews
Park featuring trails for walking and biking, plus picnic tables and a fishing spot.
Ni River Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Well-worn, easy wooded trails for hiking and walking, plus a pond, home to salamanders.
Moorefield Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 77 reviews
Lush neighborhood spot with plenty of open space & walking trails, plus a dog park.
Waterwalk at Central Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
Peaceful walking trail with a boardwalk and a canoe/kayak launch, plus aircraft and models on display.
Ball’s Bluff Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
Dog-friendly area featuring historic displays, hiking trails in a woodsy terrain abutting the Potomac River.
Terminus of Virginia Railway Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Green space offering paved and unpaved trails, plus a creek for dog swimming.
Thomas Jefferson Rollins Nature Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
Picnic and picnic-table-dotted ecological park overlooking the water.
The Trails at Mill Place
4.5 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
Park with a paved trail, picnic pavilions, a pond, and fishing opportunities.
Rockland Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring hiking trails, a playground and disc golf.
Turk Mountain Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 63 reviews
Kid- and dog-friendly hiking trail with views and a moderate level of difficulty.
Monticello Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
Wooded, creek-filled, compact park, popular with dog-walkers and bird-watchers.
Folly Lick Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 64 reviews
Wooded park featuring paved and unpaved trails for hikers, dog walkers and runners, plus a creek.
Bull Run-Occoquan Trail Yates Ford Road Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
Hiking area offering kid-friendly trails, as well as a gun range and a winery.
Tinker Creek Greenway, Hollins Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
Park featuring a kid-friendly hiking trail that's also popular for mountain biking.
Colonial Place Greenway
4.3 ★★★★☆ 58 reviews
Park that's especially good for kids, and features a dog park.
Reservoir Hill Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 41 reviews
Compact park featuring a picnic area and ballfield, plus overlooking the city.
Oxford Run Trail
4.2 ★★★★☆ 34 reviews
Park suitable for children and dogs featuring a walking trail.
The Andreae Family Wellness and Recreation Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 25 reviews
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