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.
Pup-Up Events
Let those dogs out for a tail-waggin' good time at our next Pup-Up. The pop-up event features music, concessions, giveaways, and the Parks & Rec mascot, Barks, and his buddy, Rex. Follow us on Facebook to know when & where they're happening! Follow us on Facebook to know when & where they're happening!
Bayville Farms Park
4132 First Court Road
3 separate fenced areas for small and large 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.
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.
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.