Dog Friendly Activities in Clarksville, MD

Starr Hill Biergarten is a pet-friendly rooftop beer garden featuring live music, craft beers, cocktails and more. This 5,000-square-foot bar and lounge is entirely outdoors and located at The Perch, the urban sky park atop the Capital One Center.

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South Carroll Dog Park

Sykesville, MD

South Carroll Dog Park

Members can bring their canine companions to South Carroll Dog Park, located at South Carroll Senior & Community Center in Sykesville, MD. This is a spacious park within the community where Fido can run, play and socialize. Volunteers ensure the park is well-kept and a water fountain has been installed to hydrate active pets. Membership is required so please follow directions on the website before your visit.

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The Spies of Georgetown

Washington, DC

The Spies of Georgetown

'The Spies of Georgetown' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Rosanna. You and your friendly pup will be guided through the Georgetown area by a 15-year veteran of the CIA. Hear the history of the spies from the area and how they shaped WWII and post-war policy, the origins of the CIA, spies who sold secrets, insider stories and more! If bringing Fido, please be mindful of other guests on the tour. The experience lasts 1.5 hours and can accommodate up to 17 guests ages 10 and up. Rates start at $40 per person.

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Dog Park at Cabin John Regional Park

Bethesda, MD

Dog Park at Cabin John Regional Park

Bring your pet to the dog park at Cabin John Regional Park in Bethesda, MD. This fenced area offers Fido the opportunity to make friends while enjoying some off-leash play. Surrounded by woods, this shaded park features a water fountain and picnic shelter with seating. There's also a wooded trail outside of the fenced area where leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy a walk with you.

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Dog Park at Wheaton Regional Park

Wheaton, MD

Dog Park at Wheaton Regional Park

Your pet will love to get some off-leash exercise at the 1/2 acre dog park located within Wheaton Regional Park in Wheaton, MD. The park is fenced and a popular area for area dog owners. There is no fee to use Montgomery Dog Parks and dog permits are not required.

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Patuxent Branch Trail

Columbia, MD

Patuxent Branch Trail

The Patuxent Branch Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Columbia! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Patuxent Branch 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.

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Bark Social

Bethesda, MD

Bark Social

Bark Social is the first social club for dogs and dog lovers in North Bethesda, MD. You can relax, enjoy a great beverage, and treat everyday like it’s a block party with pups! The Bethesda location is in the Pike & Rose shopping center right off Rockville Pike and the club itself includes over 25,000-sq ft where Bark Rangers patrol and supervise play and cleanup. They also have a climate-controlled clubhouse, equipped with TVs for game day, free WiFi, 20+ beers on tap, and a retail shop where you can purchase swag, treats, toys and more. Guest day passes and monthly passes are available for purchase or join the club and get access to over $1,500 in perks and discounts!

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Dog Park at Bell Branch Park

Gambrills, MD

Dog Park at Bell Branch Park

The dog park at Bell Branch Park invites Fido to enjoy some off-leash play in Gambrills, MD. The dog park features a small, fenced area for exercising and socializing with other pups. Dogs are also welcome to enjoy the surrounding community park, but they must be on a leash outside of the fenced area.

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Patapsco Valley State Park

Ellicott City, MD

Patapsco Valley State Park

Patapsco Valley State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Ellicott City, MD. You are welcome to bring Fido with you to enjoy hiking near the banks of the Patapsco River. With over 200 miles of trails around the park, 70 of which are identified as maintained trails, you and your leashed pup can enjoy ample hiking opportunities. Dogs are prohibited in the campground of the Hilton Area of Patapsco Valley State Park and in the Pickall Area.

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BWI Trail

Glen Burnie, MD

BWI Trail

The BWI Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Glen Burnie! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the BWI 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.

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McLean Central Park

McLean, VA

McLean Central Park

McLean Central Park is a local wooded recreation area in McLean, VA. This pet-friendly park features a large field as well as some trails, where leashed pups are welcome to explore. The park also has a gazebo and disc golf course.

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The Perch

McLean, VA

The Perch

The Perch is an urban rooftop park located eleven stories up on the top of Capital One Center in McLean, VA. The 2.5-acre recreation space features an 18-hole mini-golf course, a sculpture garden, an amphitheater, and most importantly, a dog park with artificial turf for your pooch to play on.

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Newark Street Dog Park

Washington, DC

Newark Street Dog Park

Bring Fido to Newark Street Dog Park in Washington, DC, to play off-leash. The Park features two separate play areas with two separate entrances, a crushed granite surface, benches, a shade shelter, water fountains for people and pets, waste disposal stations, and toys. Park capacity is twenty-two dogs. When the park is at capacity and others are waiting, handlers are allowed thirty minutes in the park with their pets. Newark Street Dog Park's hours vary seasonally, so dog owners should check its website before planning their outing.

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Heavy Seas Beer

Halethorpe, MD

Heavy Seas Beer

Heavy Seas Beer is a pet-friendly brewery in Halethorpe, MD. Enjoy a tour of the brewery or just sit and sample some of their best brews in the taproom with your pooch by your side. Be sure to check out their website for a list of upcoming events.

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Linganore Winecellars

Mount Airy, MD

Linganore Winecellars

Linganore Winecellars is a dog-friendly vineyard and winery in Mount Airy, MD. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. On the weekends you'll find food trucks and live music. Dog Days are hosted on Thursdays during the spring and summer. The 230-acre property even has a fenced dog park.

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Billy Goat Trail

Potomac, MD

Billy Goat Trail

Leashed pets are welcome to join you for a hike through sections B & C of Billy Goat Trail in Potomac, MD. This lovely pet-friendly area features waterfalls and rapids. Try section B for a challenging 1.4-mile adventure or section C for an easier 1.6-mile hike. Please note that pets are not permitted in section A of the trail.

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Dog Park at Olney Manor Recreational Park

Olney, MD

Dog Park at Olney Manor Recreational Park

Bring your pets to play off leash at the dog park at Olney Manor Recreational Park in Olney, MD. Situated on one acre within a 61-acre community park, this fenced dog run features a mulch base, a separate section for small dogs, and a water fountain to keep visitors hydrated. Pets must be on a leash before entering and exiting the park.

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Lake Roland Park

Baltimore, MD

Lake Roland Park

Local dog owners love the large wilderness area at Lake Roland Park in Baltimore, MD. Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy the walking paths surrounding the scenic lake. The park is also home to a membership-only fenced dog park and swim area known as Paw Point Dog Park.

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Shaw Dog Park

Washington, DC

Shaw Dog Park

Visit Shaw Dog Park and allow Fido to play off leash in Washington, DC. The gravel space is divided into two sections designated for large and small breeds. Each area is fully fenced and equipped with bench seating and waste receptacles.

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Lake Artemesia Trail

College Park, MD

Lake Artemesia Trail

The Lake Artemesia Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in College Park! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Lake Artemesia 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.

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