DogMapFenced dog park · Dupont Circle · 17th St & S St NW, Washington, DC 20009
S Street Dog Park
A compact, fully fenced off-leash park northeast of Dupont Circle. Resurfaced in 2023 with synthetic dog-park turf, bench seating, a lighted plaza, and a water fountain.
Off-leash · alwaysThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · always
- FencedYes — enclosed
- WaterFountain on site
- SizeSmall — ~6,000 sq ft
- HoursDawn to dusk
- SurfaceGrass / dirt
Parking & access
Metered/residential street parking around 17th & S Sts NW; walkable from Dupont Circle Metro.
Good to know
- Small synthetic-turf footprint, fully fenced with seating and a lighted plaza; reopened November 2023 after resurfacing.
- All dogs must display a DC Dog Exercise Area (DEA) Registration Tag; DC residents need a current DC Dog License before they can get the tag.
- Free to use; DPR rules apply (no dogs under 4 months, no dogs in heat, clean up after your dog).
Verified off-leash rules
Rules verified · source: DC Department of Parks and Recreation
S Street Dog Park: FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at S Street Dog Park?
- Yes — S Street Dog Park is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.
- Is S Street Dog Park fenced?
- Yes — S Street Dog Park is fully enclosed.
- Is S Street Dog Park free?
- Yes — S Street Dog Park is free to access. Metered/residential street parking around 17th & S Sts NW; walkable from Dupont Circle Metro.