Dog Parks
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation welcomes our 4-legged friends to enjoy our beautiful dog parks. See below for locations, Dog Park Dos and Don'ts, amenities, city ordinances, FAQs, and more.
Bayville Farms Park
4132 First Court Road
3 separate fenced areas for small and large dogs, with dog agility equipment.
Level Green Park
1520 Level Green Blvd.
Two fenced-in areas for large and small dogs.
Marshview Park
120 Marshview Drive
4 separate fenced areas that include trees for cover.
Red Wing Park
1398 General Booth Blvd
1 acre with two separate fenced-in areas, with dog agility equipment.
Salem Woods Park
1525 Salem Road
1.72-acre dog park that includes trees for cover, divided into two sections to accommodate both small and large dogs on both sides to play together.
Woodstock Park
5709 Providence Road
1 acre with two separate fenced-in areas with dog agility equipment.
Dog agility equipment at Red Wing, Woodstock, and Bayville Farms dog parks is funded by the Virginia Beach Parks & Rec Foundation.
When dog owners follow the guidelines, everyone’s enjoyment of the dog parks is enhanced. Let's work together to preserve space for both our dogs and our residents.
Doggie Do's
- Scoop the poop and keep the area clean.
- License and immunize your dogs. A collar with proper identification should be worn by your dogs at all times.
- Keep an eye on your dog(s).
- Avoid dog fights. If a fight breaks out, pull the dogs apart from the back.
- Remove barking or uncontrollable dogs .
- Remove your dogs immediately at the first sign of aggressive behavior toward people or other dogs.
- Do put a leash on your dog if outside the park.
- Do report all dog bites to Police Animal Control at (757) 385-5000.
Doggie Don'ts
- Don't bring puppies under four months into the park.
- Don't bring dogs that are sick or female dogs in heat into the park.
- Don't let your dogs dig holes in the park. If your dog does dig, fill the holes immediately.
- Don't leave your dogs unattended in the park.
- Don't bring children under 8 years old into the park.
- Don't feed your dogs in the park.
- Don't bring any food into the dog park.
- Don't remove the leash until you have entered the dog park.
The dog parks operate under the following ordinances:
- City of Virginia Beach Ordinance Section 5-534. Allowing dogs to urinate or defecate on public or private property.
- City of Virginia Beach Ordinance Section 5-300. Dog or cat license required.
- City of Virginia Beach Ordinance Section 5-200. Vaccination or inoculation of dogs or cats.
- City of Virginia Beach Ordinance Section 5-531. Keeping dogs under restraint; leash law (upon entering and leaving dog park)
- Virginia State Code Recreational Use Immunity State Code 15.2-1809. Liability of localities in the operation of parks, recreational facilities, and playgrounds.