Can my dog be off-leash at Benjamin Banneker Park Dog Park?

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

Is Benjamin Banneker Park Dog Park fenced?

Yes — Benjamin Banneker Park Dog Park is fully enclosed.

Is Benjamin Banneker Park Dog Park free?

Yes — Benjamin Banneker Park Dog Park is free to access. Park lot off N Sycamore St / 18th St N; street parking nearby.

Fenced dog park · Bluemont · 1680 N Sycamore St, Arlington, VA 22205

Benjamin Banneker Park Dog Park

A fully fenced 'Community Canine Area' in a 12.5-acre park near the Four Mile Run, W&OD, and Custis trail connections, with shady trees, dirt and artificial-turf footing, and cement play tunnels for the dogs.

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
Fountain on site
Size
Medium
Hours
Sunrise to 8 PM
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Park lot off N Sycamore St / 18th St N; street parking nearby.

Good to know

Fully fenced with a double-gated entry and separate large- and small-dog areas (the small-dog side has a 30 lb weight limit).
Closes at 8 PM — earlier than most Arlington dog parks; year-round water supply and shade trees.
Dogs must be leashed in the rest of the park and until inside the canine area.

Verified off-leash rules

Rules verified · source: Arlington County Parks & Recreation