Church Hill Dog Park
Split pens where little dogs can safely meet the big ones
About this park
A neighborhood dog park in historic Church Hill, with split small- and large-dog sections sharing a gated fence so little dogs can interact safely with bigger ones. The terrain is dirt and rock on a slight slope, with picnic tables and shade pavilions in each pen. Reviewers call it the best small-dog enclosure in RVA.
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What visitors say
Synthesized from 237 Google reviewsRegulars consistently praise the small-dog side and its little splash pool, along with the gated fence design that lets timid small dogs size up big neighbors safely. Bald eagles and hawks sometimes visit the adjacent trees.
A conscientious neighborhood crowd that knows the park's quirks and looks out for each other's dogs. The small-dog regulars are especially welcoming to new visitors.
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Before you go
The water spigot is turned off in winter to prevent frozen pipes, so bring your own. Wear closed-toe shoes; the surface has exposed dirt, rocks, and the occasional broken glass fragment.
