Dog parks in Richmond, scouted by Hugh
Every dog park OpenStreetMap knows about near central Richmond, Virginia, with distances, amenity details, and an honest weather read on whether today is the day.
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The 18 mapped dog parks in Richmond
Sorted by distance from central Richmond. Star ratings, review counts, and photos are from Google; amenity chips come from OpenStreetMap tags, so unchipped parks may still have those features.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Church Hill Dog Park
1.8 miBrown Way, Richmond, Virginia 23298Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
2.3 miCarlisle Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23298Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
2.6 miStuart Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23221Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Phideaux Field
2.9 miTaylor Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23225Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Ruff Canine Club
3 mi1924 Ellen Road, Richmond, VA 23230Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
3 miHanover Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23221Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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11 North Dog Park
3.7 miNorth Laburnum Avenue, Highland Springs, Virginia 23223Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Northside Dog Park
4 miForest Lawn Drive, Richmond, Virginia 23227Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
4.6 miGerman School Road, Richmond, Virginia 23225Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Libbie Mill Dog Park
4.7 mi4824 North Crestwood Avenue, Virginia 23230Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
4.8 miKinns Road, Richmond, Virginia 23225Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
5.8 miBannockbarn Drive, Manchester, Virginia 23235Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dorey Dog Park
7.6 mi7399 Dorey Park Drive, Henrico, VA 23231Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Ruff House Dog Park
10.2 miBlue Trail, Chestnut Hill, Virginia 23236Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
10.6 miFarm Glen Way, French Hay, VirginiaLimited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
12.1 miThree Chopt Road, Short Pump, Virginia 23233Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
Park prep for Richmond weather
- Pavement check first. Getting to the park often means sidewalks: on warm days do the 7-second pavement test before you set out. Asphalt can run 40 to 60 degrees hotter than the air.
- July is Richmond's hottest month (average high 89.5°F), which means park trips are early/late only. Bring water for the park; shared bowls are a gamble.
- Winter park trips need paw care. Richmond averages 8.8″ of snow, and the ice-melt salt that follows burns pads. Rinse paws after winter visits, or use booties.
- After rain, expect mud and check the live verdict above before you drive over: a storm cell can close your window fast. Post-rain zoomies are real; towel accordingly.
- Coldest stretch: January lows average 28.8°F in Richmond. Below about 45°F, small and thin-coated dogs want a coat even for park time.
Richmond dog park questions
Place data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Coverage varies by city; a missing pin does not mean a place does not exist, and details change: always call ahead or check official pages. Weather guidance is general care information, not veterinary advice.
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