Dog Park Study Underway In Fairfax County, Survey Open

FAIRFAX, VA — The Fairfax County Park Authority has launched a study on dog parks in the county. While dogs are allowed on leashes at all county parks, the study focuses on the 11 off-leash parks.

The county's 11 dog parks are fenced areas where unleashed dogs can play. The study will guide long-term planning for dog parks. Areas being evaluated include countywide need and accessibility, design and site placement guidelines, maintenance and operations, rules and etiquette, and sponsorship and volunteer groups.

The park authority opened a public survey to identify dog park use, concerns and future need. The survey is available through Dec. 15. Comments can also be emailed to parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Below are the locations of Fairfax County dog parks.

• Baron Cameron: 11300 Baron Cameron Avenue, Reston
• Blake Lane: 10033 Blake Lane, Oakton
• Chandon: 900 Palmer Drive, Herndon
• Dulles Station Community Park: 13707 Sayward Blvd, Herndon
• Grist Mill: 4710 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria
• Lenclair Park: 6725 Lenclair Street, Alexandria
• Mason District: Intersection of Alpine Drive and Pinecrest Parkway, Annandale
• Monticello Park: 5315 Guinea Road, Burke
• Rock Hill District Park: 15150 Old Lee Rd., Chantilly
• South Run: 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield
• Westgrove: 6801 Fort Hunt Rd., Alexandria