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

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

Is Northside Dog Park fenced?

Yes — Northside Dog Park is fully enclosed.

Is Northside Dog Park free?

Yes — Northside Dog Park is free to access. Free parking nearby.

Fenced dog park · Bellevue / Northside · 609 Forest Lawn Dr, Richmond, VA 23227

Northside Dog Park

A fully fenced, double-gated off-leash park in Richmond's Bellevue neighborhood with separate sections for big and small dogs. The third of the City of Richmond's officially designated off-leash areas.

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
Yes — enclosed
Water
None
Size
Medium (separate big + small)
Hours
Off-leash all day · sunrise–sunset
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Free parking nearby.

Good to know

Fenced with a double-gated entry; free parking nearby.
Open sunrise to sunset; no lights.
Shade is limited — schedule around the heat and carry water in Virginia summers.

Verified off-leash rules

Rules verified · source: City of Richmond Parks & Recreation