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May 25, 2005 PIO# 165-05/jps | Barbara J. Gordon, Public Information Officer, or Jacob Patterson-Stein, Public Information Intern, at 703.838.4300 Raynard Owens, Communications Officer, at 703.838.4300 | |
Several Dog Parks Are Located Throughout Alexandria The City of Alexandria provides dog exercise areas and fenced dog parks for the convenience and enjoyment of area dog owners. Off-leash dog parks are an important part of the City’s park system. Off-leash parks have designated areas for dogs and their owners to exercise and recreate without disrupting other uses of the parks. For those looking for room to roam, but without a complete open area, the City provides several fenced dog parks. The location of Alexandria’s dog parks are as follows: Fenced Dog Parks: - Simpson Stadium Park at Monroe Avenue - 5000 block of Duke Street east, of the Charles E. Beatley Jr. Library - Montgomery Park at the corner of Fairfax Street and First Street - Ben Brenman Park by Backlick Creek Unfenced Dog Exercise Areas: - Founders Park at Oronoco Street and Union Street - Windmill Hill Park at Gibbon Street and Union Street - Southeast corner of Braddock Road and Commonwealth Avenue - Hooff’s Run, east of Commonwealth Avenue between Oak Street and Chapman Street - Area between Ft. Williams and New Ft. Williams Parkway - Along Old Mill Run, west of Gordon Street (Tarleton Park) - West side of Fort Ward Park - Along Chambliss Street, south of tennis courts (Chambliss Street Park) - Median to Timberbranch Parkway between Braddock Road and Oakley Place - Chinquapin Park, east of loop - East entrance to Monticello Park - Edison Street cul-de-sac (Four Mile Run Park) - W&OD Railroad at Raymond Avenue There are rules posted at the dog parks, but a few that dog owners should be aware of are: - Only dogs that are 4 months and older are allowed in the parks - Dogs must be legally licensed, vaccinated, and wearing current tags - Dog owners or handlers must keep their dogs in view at all times # # # |
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