Dog Friendly Activities in Montgomery Village, 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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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.

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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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Lincoln Memorial

Washington, DC

Lincoln Memorial

On a tour of historical Washington, D.C. sites, make a stop at the Lincoln Memorial where the gardens are dog friendly. Fido is welcome to join you on the grounds, but only small dogs that can be carried are permitted on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Washington, DC

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington DC is dog friendly. Located in West Potomac Park, this 4-acre memorial includes the Stone of Hope, a granite statue of Martin Luther King carved by sculptor Lei Yixin. Pets are allowed around the Tidal Basin and on the grounds of the memorials, but not inside the memorials themselves. Just make sure that Fido’s leash is 6 feet long or shorter.

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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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Vienna Dog Park

Vienna, VA

Vienna Dog Park

Bring Fido out for a day of play at Vienna Dog Park in Vienna, VA. The parking lot is off of Old Courthouse Road. The park is fully fenced with a woodchip surface and includes double-gated entry, a dog & human water fountain, agility equipment, and waste stations.

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Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens

Washington, DC

Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens

Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens in Washington, DC is dog-friendly. Leashed dogs can accompany you to enjoy this tranquil preserve with short trails including a boardwalk through a pond & marsh, plus picnic spots. Visitors can also access River Trailhead and take their four-legged friend on a longer scenic route beside the Anacostia River.

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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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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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Ballenger Creek Dog Park

Frederick, MD

Ballenger Creek Dog Park

Ballenger Creek Dog Park features a small and large dog area for Fido and friends to enjoy some off-leash exercise in Frederick, MD. This well-maintained park on four acres features benches and water. There are also nearby walking trails outside of the fenced area, where you can enjoy a walk with your leashed pup.

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Tidal Basin Loop Trail

Washington, DC

Tidal Basin Loop Trail

Fido can join you as you wander along the two-mile, dog-friendly Tidal Basin Loop Trail in Washington, DC, as you take in views of the water, cherry blossoms when in bloom, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and the Washington Monument. Pets are allowed around the Tidal Basin and on the grounds of the memorials, but not inside the memorials themselves. Dogs must be kept on a 6-foot or shorter leash during their visit.

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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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Dynasty Brewing Company

Ashburn, VA

Dynasty Brewing Company

Dynasty Brewing Company is a pet-friendly brewery in Ashburn, VA. Located near One Loudoun and the W&OD Trail at Smiths Switch, this brewery, named for the first five presidents who hailed from Virginia, is a popular haunt for beer lovers. Leashed dogs are welcome to relax with you in their taproom while you enjoy a variety of craft brews, visiting food trucks and events.

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Flying Dog Brewery

Frederick, MD

Flying Dog Brewery

Flying Dog Brewery is a pet-friendly spot with craft beer on tap in Frederick, MD. Dogs are welcome to hang on the patio at this brewery where they serve disobedient beers. That's right, your obedient dog can sit by your side while you try a flight of beers that include Double Dog and Snake Dog. They even sell a leash in their shop for Fido to remember his visit.

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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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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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James Hunter Dog Park

Arlington, VA

James Hunter Dog Park

Bring Fido to blow off some steam at James Hunter Dog Park in Arlington, VA. This large, fenced-in dog park welcomes off-leashed dogs to run around, socialize and have some fun! There is a wading pool with a large rock waterfall for your dogs to cool off after a long play session. You will also find plenty of seating for pet parents. Please note it is closed for maintenance on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

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