Can my dog be off-leash at Founders Dog Park?

Yes — Founders Dog Park is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.

Is Founders Dog Park fenced?

No — Founders Dog Park is open/unfenced, so reliable recall is recommended.

Where can my dog be off-leash right now?

Open the live DogMap map — each spot shows whether off-leash is allowed at the current date and time, including seasonal and time-of-day limits.

Open dog park · Washington Navy Yard

Founders Dog Park

Founders Dog Park, near Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Off-leash · always

Off-leash right now?

Off-leash anytime

Leash-free whenever the spot is open.

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The facts

Off-leash
Off-leash · always
Fenced
No — open
Water
None
Size
—
Hours
—
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Check on-site signage for parking near Founders Dog Park.

About Founders Dog Park

Founders Dog Park is a open dog park in Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's unfenced.

Listed via OpenStreetMap contributors