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Welcome to the Fairfax County Park Authority’s dog webpage, where we celebrate the joy of dogs and their paw-some adventures in our parks. Get all the information you need to explore and enjoy our pet friendly places below. Grab a leash (and a waste bag or two), put on a smile, and embark on memorable outdoor fun with your furry friend!
Bring your best canine friend out to Ides of Bark at Grist Mill Park (4710 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria) on Sunday, March 24.
Enjoy a day filled with games, prizes, food, vendors and family fun! Pet Tech instructors will give pet First Aid/CPR demonstrations and offer pet health assessments. Register your dog with Fairfax County during the event for a $10 fee (cash or check, with proof of current rabies shot).
This free event is supported by Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck and sponsored by the Fairfax County Park Foundation.
Looking for ways to run your furry friend and socialize with others? Fairfax County Park Authority offers 11 dog parks where canine companions can run, play and socialize off-leash in a safe and enclosed space. These parks provide a fantastic opportunity for dogs to exercise, make new friends and enjoy quality time with their owners.
Go for a hike with your best friend and enjoy the scenery. Fairfax County Park Authority has more than 334 miles of amazing trails. Want to find a trail near you? Our Trail Buddy can help! Just type in an address and the map will display all the closest trails. Use the icons on the top of the map to explore trail features.
Discover a tail-wagging calendar of exciting dog events in Fairfax County! From dog-friendly festivals and parks to agility classes and obedience courses, these paw-some gatherings celebrate the canine community and provide endless fun for dogs and owners alike.
The Park Authority hosts events to share special experiences with their dogs such as:
Stay tuned here for more details about these two events that benefit parks through the Fairfax County Park Foundation.
Join our community of dog lovers in Fairfax County Parks, where our expert instructors provide top-notch training and bonding opportunities for you and your four-legged friends.
Activity Name | Date | Time | Location | Fee |
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Dog Obedience I | Sat., Sept. 16 - Sat., Nov. 4 | 3 - 3:55 p.m. | Audrey Moore Rec Center | $146 |
Dog Obedience II | Sat., Sept. 16 - Sat., Nov. 4 | 4 - 4:55 p.m. | Audrey Moore Rec Center | $146 |
Dog Obedience I | Wed., Sept. 20 - Wed., Nov. 8 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:25 p.m. | Audrey Moore Rec Center | $124 |
AKC Fit Dog I | Wed., Sept. 20 - Wed., Nov. 8 | 1:30 - 2:25 p.m. | Audrey Moore Rec Center | $124 |
Dog Obedience I | Wed., Sept. 20 - Wed., Nov. 8 | 11:30 - 12:25 p.m. | Audrey Moore Rec Center | $124 |
Dog Obedience II | Wed., Sept. 20 - Wed., Nov. 8 | 12:30 - 1:25 p.m. | Audrey Moore Rec Center | $124 |
AKC Fit Dog I | Wed., Sept. 20 - Wed., Nov. 8 | 4:30 - 5:25 p.m. | Audrey Moore Rec Center | $124 |
Dog Agility for the Fun of It II | Sat., Sept. 9 - Sat., October 14 | 10 - 10:55 a.m. | Frying Pan Park | $139 |
Dog Agility for the Fun of It | Sat., Sept. 9 - Sat., October 14 | 11 - 11:55 a.m. | Frying Pan Park | $139 |
Dog Agility for the Fun of It | Sat., Sept. 9 - Sat., October 14 | 12 - 12:55 p.m. | Frying Pan Park | $139 |
Dog Agility for Fun of It III | Sat., Sept. 9 - Sat., October 14 | 9 - 1 p.m. | Frying Pan Park | $139 |
Competitive Dog Agility II | Sun., Sept. 10 - Sun., October 29 | 10:45 - 11:40 a.m. | Frying Pan Park | $185 |
Competitive Dog Agility I | Sun., Sept. 10 - Sun., October 29 | 9:30 - 10:25 a.m. | Frying Pan Park | $185 |
Dog Obedience II | Tues., Sept. 12 - Tues., October 31 | 7:45 - 8:40 p.m. | Frying Pan Park | $124 |
Dog Agility for Fun of It III | Wed., Sept. 13 - Wed., Nov. 1 | 8 p.m. - 8:55 p.m. | Frying Pan Park | $185 |
Dog Agility for the Fun of It | Wed., Sept. 13 - Wed., Nov. 1 | 6 - 6:55 p.m. | Frying Pan Park | $185 |
Dog Agility for the Fun of It II | Wed., Sept. 13 - Wed., Nov. 1 | 7 - 7:55 p.m. | Frying Pan Park | $185 |
Dog Obedience I | Wed., Sept. 13 - Wed., Nov. 1 | 7:30 - 8:25 p.m. | Frying Pan Park | $124 |
Dog Obedience I | Thurs., Sept. 14 - Thurs., Nov. 2 | 6:30 - 7:25 p.m. | Frying Pan Park | $124 |
Dog Obedience I Family | Thurs., Sept. 14 - Thurs., Nov. 2 | 7:30 - 8:25 p.m. | Frying Pan Park | $157 |
Dog Obedience II | Sat., Sept. 16 - Sat., Nov. 4 | 10:30 - 11:25 a.m. | Frying Pan Park | $124 |
Dog Obedience I Family | Sat., Sept. 16 - Sat., Nov. 4 | 11:30 - 12:25 p.m. | Frying Pan Park | $157 |
Dog Obedience I | Sat., Sept. 16 - Sat., Nov. 4 | 9:30 - 10:25 a.m. | Frying Pan Park | $124 |
Dog Obedience I | Tues., Sept. 12 - Tues., October 31 | 7 p.m. - 7:55 p.m. | Oak Marr Rec Center | $124 |
Dog Obedience II | Tues., Sept. 12 - Tues., October 31 | 8 - 8:55 p.m. | Oak Marr Rec Center | $124 |
Dog Obedience I | Tues., Sept. 12 - Tues., October 31 | 9 - 1 p.m. | Oak Marr Rec Center | $124 |
Dog Obedience II | Tues., Sept. 12 - Tues., October 31 | 10 - 10:55 a.m. | Oak Marr Rec Center | $124 |
Dog Obedience I | Thurs., Sept. 21 - Thurs., Nov. 9 | 7 - 7:55 p.m. | Providence Rec Center | $146 |
Dog Obedience II | Sat., Sept. 16 - Sat., Nov. 4 | 10 - 10:55 a.m. | South Run Rec Center | $124 |
Dog Obedience I | Sat., Sept. 16 - Sat., Nov. 4 | 9 - 1 p.m. | South Run Rec Center | $124 |
Dog Obedience II | Sun., Sept. 17 - Sun., Nov. 5 | 10 - 10:55 a.m. | South Run Rec Center | $124 |
Dog Obedience I | Sun., Sept. 17 - Sun., Nov. 5 | 11 - 11:55 a.m. | South Run Rec Center | $124 |
Dog Obedience I Family | Sun., Sept. 17 - Sun., Nov. 5 | 12 - 12:55 p.m. | South Run Rec Center | $157 |
Dog Agility for Fun of It III | Mon., Sept. 18 - Mon., Nov. 6 | 10 - 10:55 a.m. | South Run Rec Center | $185 |
Dog Agility for the Fun of It II | Mon., Sept. 18 - Mon., Nov. 6 | 11 - 11:55 a.m. | South Run Rec Center | $185 |
Dog Agility for the Fun of It | Mon., Sept. 18 - Mon., Nov. 6 | 12 - 12:55 p.m. | South Run Rec Center | $185 |
Dog Agility for Fun of It IV | Mon., Sept. 18 - Mon., Nov. 6 | 9 - 1 p.m. | South Run Rec Center | $185 |
AKC Fit Dog I | Tues., Sept. 19 - Tues., Nov. 7 | 1:30 - 2:25 p.m. | South Run Rec Center | $124 |
Competitive Dog Agility I | Tues., Sept. 19 - Tues., Nov. 7 | 11 - 11:55 a.m. | South Run Rec Center | $139 |
Dog Obedience I | Tues., Sept. 19 - Tues., Nov. 7 | 11:30 - 12:25 p.m. | South Run Rec Center | $124 |
Dog Obedience II | Tues., Sept. 19 - Tues., Nov. 7 | 12:30 - 1:25 p.m. | South Run Rec Center | $124 |
AKC Fit Dog I | Tues., Sept. 19 - Tues., Nov. 7 | 4:30 - 5:25 p.m. | South Run Rec Center | $124 |
AKC Fit Dog I | Tues., Sept. 19 - Tues., Nov. 7 | 5:30 - 6:25 p.m. | South Run Rec Center | $138 |
Competitive Dog Agility II | Tues., Sept. 19 - Tues., Nov. 7 | 9 - 1 p.m. | South Run Rec Center | $185 |
Dog Agility for the Fun of It II | Wed., Sept. 20 - Wed., Nov. 1 | 10 - 10:55 a.m. | South Run Rec Center | $185 |
Dog Agility for the Fun of It | Wed., Sept. 20 - Wed., Nov. 8 | 11 - 11:55 a.m. | South Run Rec Center | $185 |
Dog Obedience I Family | Wed., Sept. 20 - Wed., Nov. 8 | 4 - 4:55 p.m. | South Run Rec Center | $157 |
Dog Agility for Fun of It III | Wed., Sept. 20 - Wed., Nov. 8 | 9 - 1 p.m. | South Run Rec Center | $185 |
Competitive Dog Agility V | Thurs., Sept. 21 - Thurs., Nov. 9 | 9 a.m. - 9:55 a.m. | South Run Rec Center | $185 |
Competitive Dog Agility IV | Thurs., Sept. 21 - Thurs., Nov. 9 | 10 - 10:55 a.m. | South Run Rec Center | $185 |
Competitive Dog Agility III | Thurs., Sept. 21 - Thurs., Nov. 9 | 11 - 11:55 a.m. | South Run Rec Center | $185 |
Dog Obedience II | Fri., Sept. 22 - Fri., Nov. 10 | 10 - 10:55 a.m. | South Run Rec Center | $124 |
Dog Obedience I | Fri., Sept. 22 - Fri., Nov. 10 | 9 - 1 p.m. | South Run Rec Center | $124 |
Dog Daze | Sat., Sept. 9 - Sat., Sept. 9 | 9 - 1 p.m. | Water Mine | $10 |