Can my dog be off-leash at Historic Congressional Cemetery?

Yes — Historic Congressional Cemetery is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.

Is Historic Congressional Cemetery fenced?

Yes — Historic Congressional Cemetery is fully enclosed.

Is Historic Congressional Cemetery free?

Historic Congressional Cemetery is paid or ticketed — Free lot at the gatehouse (1801 E St SE) plus residential street parking on Capitol Hill.

Where can my dog be off-leash right now?

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Open dog park · Capitol Hill (Hill East) · 1801 E St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Historic Congressional Cemetery

DC's most exclusive off-leash spot: 35+ fenced, historic acres where K9 Corps members walk dogs leash-free among the graves. Off-leash here requires a paid annual membership.

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
Large — 35+ acres
Hours
Dawn to dusk · members only · closed to dogs Sat 11 AM–3 PM
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Free lot at the gatehouse (1801 E St SE) plus residential street parking on Capitol Hill.

Good to know

Members-only off-leash: paid annual K9 Corps membership is required — $400/yr (volunteer, 8 hrs/yr) or $500/yr (non-volunteer); +$50 per additional dog (up to 2 more). Non-members can buy a $15-per-dog day pass.
Closed to dog walking Saturdays 11 AM–3 PM (family grave-site visits), during all funerals and private events, and on major holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.).
Dogs must be vaccinated and spayed/neutered; members complete a mandatory annual orientation.

About Historic Congressional Cemetery

Historic Congressional Cemetery is a paid open dog park in Washington, District of Columbia where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's fully fenced. Size: Large — 35+ acres.

Rules verified · source: Historic Congressional Cemetery