Dog-Friendly Activities in Reston, VA

There are 5 dog-friendly activities in Reston, and 187 more nearby. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Reston.

The Wine Cabinet

Reston, VA

The Wine Cabinet Located in the North Point Village Center, The Wine Cabinet is a dog-friendly retailer, where leashed pups are welcome to join their owners. Shop for fine wines by the bottle, unique craft beers, culinary items and giftware. See Details

Lake Fairfax Park

Reston, VA

Lake Fairfax Park Lake Fairfax Park welcomes leashed dogs in campgrounds and on trails unless otherwise marked. This pet-friendly park on 476 acres in Reston, VA features several hiking and biking trails, an 18-acre lake, athletic fields, a skate park, a marina, and a campground. See Details

Reston Town Center

Reston, VA

Reston Town Center Reston Town Center offers pet-friendly shopping and dining in Reston, VA. Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy a walk with you through this vibrant area full of shops, green spaces and gathering spots. Be sure to check with individual businesses to ensure they allow pets before entering. See Details

Baron Cameron Dog Park

Reston, VA

Baron Cameron Dog Park Baron Cameron Dog Park is an off-leash park in Reston, VA. The park features separate areas for large and small dogs, and a water spigot for when Fido gets thirsty. It's located near the baseball field. See Details

Canis Major Dog Park

Reston, VA

Canis Major Dog Park Canis Major Dog Park in Reston, VA, provides a secure, off-leash area where dogs can play and socialize. This fully fenced park features two separate spaces: one for large dogs over 30 pounds and another for smaller pups. Amenities include double-gated entry, benches, and water fountains. See Details

DC Military Tours

Alexandria, VA

DC Military Tours DC Military Tours is a dog-friendly tour company in Alexandria, VA. Take a stroll through Old Town Alexandria and learn about its extraordinary history with a resident historian. Start your private walking tour at the Alexandria Visitor’s Center. Tours are available everyday except major holidays, and are tailored to meet your needs, so length and sites can vary. See Details

Glencarlyn Park Off Leash Area

Arlington, VA

Glencarlyn Park Off Leash Area Glencarlyn Park in Arlington, VA, includes an off-leash area for Fido. It's located near a wooded area with a rocky creek. Bring Fido to cool off on a hot day or let him meet other pups. Be careful as the park is not fenced. See Details

George Washington's Mount Vernon

Alexandria, VA

George Washington's Mount Vernon Tour the grounds of George Washington's estate, Mount Vernon, with your leashed pets in Alexandria, VA. Pets are welcome during daytime visitation hours. Your canine companion can accompany you as you visit George Washington's tomb, the stables, the gardens, and dozens of other outdoor places. Enjoy the view of the Potomac River from the dog-friendly piazza. Pets aren't allowed in the historic buildings, the museum, or the Education Center exhibition galleries. See Details

Lost Boy Cider

Alexandria, VA

Lost Boy Cider Lost Boy Cider is a dog-friendly cidery in Alexandria, VA. Up to two leashed, licensed, and vaccinated dogs per person are welcome to join their owners at this cider house and enjoy the fun. No cider or food consumption for dogs is allowed. You can sometimes find food trucks and other fun events; check their website for the current schedule. See Details

Fair Winds Brewing Company

Lorton, VA

Fair Winds Brewing Company Fair Winds Brewing Company in Lorton, VA, is a pet-friendly establishment with an air-conditioned tasting room and rotating food trucks. Dogs are welcome indoors and on the patio, and water bowls are available for them. See Details

Sinistral Brewing Company

Manassas, VA

Sinistral Brewing Company Located in the historic district of Manassas, Sinistral Brewing Company offers a relaxed atmosphere for craft beer lovers. Fido is welcome to join you inside the taproom or in the beer garden, but dogs must be kept on a leash. The taproom hosts a variety of rotating events, including trivia, bingo and open mic nights. Although this seven barrel brewery doesn't have a kitchen, they often host food vendors. See Details

Seneca Creek State Park

Gaithersburg, MD

Seneca Creek State Park Leashed dogs are allowed at Seneca Creek State Park, consisting of 6,300 acres that extend along 14 scenic miles of Seneca Creek towards the Potomac River in Gaithersburg, MD. There's an astonishing 50 miles of hiking trails around this pet-friendly park for you and Fido to enjoy, and one of the main attractions of the park is the 90-acre Clopper Lake surrounded by forests and fields. See Details

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

Centerville, VA

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Ellanor C. Lawrence Park is a dog-friendly, 650-acre park in Centerville, VA. The park has approximately four miles of trails for hiking, bird watching, jogging and walking in upland and bottomland forest and along meadows, one trail of which forms a loop around a large pond. Trail maps are available at the Walney Visitor Center. Please note that dogs are not permitted inside buildings. See Details

Potomac Heritage Trail

Arlington, VA

Potomac Heritage Trail The Potomac Heritage Trail is a pet-friendly, multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Arlington, VA! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Potomac Heritage Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com. See Details

Great Falls Park

McLean, VA

Great Falls Park Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Great Falls Park in McLean, VA. The trails at this pet-friendly park will lead you to an amazing view from the top, and there are several different trails you can explore with your leashed pup. See Details

Merrifield Garden Center Dog Park

Gainesville, VA

Merrifield Garden Center Dog Park The Merrifield Garden Center Dog Park welcomes Fido to enjoy some off leash exercise before browsing the aisles at this pet-friendly garden center in Gainesville, VA. Located outside in the parking lot, this small dog park features a mulch terrain, bushes and picnic tables. Waste bags, tennis balls and water bowls are also available. Leashed dogs are welcome to shop inside the store as well. See Details

Lake Accotink Park

Springfield, VA

Lake Accotink Park Lake Accotink Park is a pet-friendly public recreation area in Springfield, VA. The 493-acre park includes a 4-mile paved walking trail, a 55-acre lake for water sports, and lots of green space for picnics or relaxing by the lake. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after. See Details

Fountainhead Regional Park

Fairfax Station, VA

Fountainhead Regional Park Discover pet-friendly Fountainhead Regional Park with Fido in Fairfax Station, VA. Whether you’re a cyclist, kayaker or hiker, enjoy 2,000 acres of rugged adventures with your pup in tow. There are shared-use hiking and equestrian trails and trailhead access to the 19.7-mile Bull Run Occoquan Trail. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails. See Details

Dulles Gateway Dog Park

Chantilly, VA

Dulles Gateway Dog Park Dulles Gateway Dog Park is located on the Pender Pet Retreat campus in Chantilly, VA. The wooded, fenced-in space provides lots of trees for shade, nature trails, agility obstacles, picnic tables and benches. Waste receptables and a water spicket are also available. See Details

River Farm

Alexandria, VA

River Farm River Farm is a pet-friendly 25-acre historic site along the Potomac River in Alexandria, VA. Bring Fido along while you explore the beautiful pathways, gardens, woodlands and meadow surrounding the old home. It's a great spot for a leisurely stroll or afternoon picnic. Dogs are welcome on a leash. See Details