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.

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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.

About Benjamin Banneker Park Dog Park

Benjamin Banneker Park Dog Park is a free fenced dog park in Arlington, District of Columbia where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's fully fenced, with a drinking fountain on site. Size: Medium.

Rules verified · source: Arlington County Parks & Recreation