Can my dog be off-leash at Walter Pierce Park Dog Park?

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

Is Walter Pierce Park Dog Park fenced?

Yes — Walter Pierce Park Dog Park is fully enclosed.

Where can my dog be off-leash right now?

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Fenced dog park · Adams Morgan · 2630 Adams Mill Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009

Walter Pierce Park Dog Park

DC's first official off-leash dog park (2004), a securely fenced Adams Morgan space (~11,000 sq ft) with a paw-friendly sand/gravel surface and mature shade trees.

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 — ~11,000 sq ft
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Limited residential street parking off Adams Mill Rd / Calvert St; busy on weekends.

Good to know

Sand/gravel surface that is easier on paws than concrete, with separate sections for different play styles.
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; leash required outside the fence, max 3 dogs per handler.

About Walter Pierce Park Dog Park

Walter Pierce Park Dog Park is a free fenced dog park in Washington, District of Columbia where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's fully fenced, with a drinking fountain on site. Size: Medium — ~11,000 sq ft.

Rules verified · source: DC Department of Parks and Recreation