Download a Common Sense Brochure about Westgrove Dog Park.
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The following rules apply to Westgrove Dog Park and to all Fairfax County Park Authority off-leash dog areas:
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rules/dog-park
The following are prohibited in off-leash dog areas:
Other rules that apply to dog parks:
- Dogs barking incessantly.
- Food (includes treats, bones and edible toys) and glass containers.
- Dogs under four months of age.
- Female dogs in heat.
- Animals other than dogs.
- Children under the age of 9 yrs old.
- Professional training of dogs.
Other rules that apply to dog parks:
- Users of the facility do so at their own risk.
- Aggressive dogs (defined as dogs posing a threat to human beings or other dogs) are not allowed at any time. Dogs must be removed from the off-leash dog area at the first sign of aggression.
- All dogs must be legally licensed and vaccinated, and shall wear a visible dog license and have vaccination documents available upon request.
- The off-leash dog area is for dogs, their handlers and those accompanying them only.
- Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the off-leash dog area.
- Dogs must be under the control of their handler and in view of their handler at all times.
- Handlers must be 16 years or older.
- Handlers must have possession of the dog leash at all times.
- Handlers are limited to a maximum of two dogs.
- Handlers are responsible for removal and disposal of waste (dog poop).
- Handlers must prevent dogs from digging holes and are responsible for filling them.