Dog walking in Beltsville

Main Street

Olive on Main in Laurel, about five miles from Beltsville, allows your dog to join you for a meal. The outside patio is full service and quite spacious. There is plenty of room for your dog to hang out comfortably without being underfoot. The Mediterranean fare includes falafel and bacon-wrapped dates. If you want something more familiar, you can always grab a burger. Please remember that your dog must be on a leash here. You'll need to bring a dish for your pup if you want to order him a meal. They do expect doggie diners to be well-socialized with people and pups. Only one dog is allowed to accompany you here.

Leo E Wilson Community Park.

After enjoying a meal on Laurel's main street, work off those calories at the Dog Playground. There are two large play areas with a double-gate system. Each section has its own water stations. There are trash cans, but the park does not supply doggie waste bags. You'll need to pay a yearly fee for the park, but if you are just visiting or passing through, they do offer day passes. There are lots of benches for you to sit and watch your dog play with all of his new fur friends. The only rule is all dogs must be well-behaved. Toys are not permitted. Children can play at the park nearby, but are not allowed in the dog park.

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While you are in Laurel, you should check out Maryland City Dog Park. This is a free dog park, but it doesn't have the amenities of the bigger dog parks. There is one large area for your dog to run and play in. Water is provided seasonally. There are lots of benches and trash cans situated throughout the park. The dog park is situated within the community park, which includes paved walkways and playgrounds. The fact that it is a well cared for community park makes it worth the ten-minute drive to get here.

Downtown

Washington, DC is only about fifteen miles from Beltsville. Unsurprisingly, there are lots of dog-friendly activities that you can enjoy in our nation's capital -- in fact, almost all of the outdoor monuments are dog-friendly. You should definitely take your dog to the National Mall. The lawn area is perfect for picnics, playing, and enjoying being outside. You are likely to meet other pet parents who came to play as well. You will need a leash and your own water. Don't forget your doggie waste bags as well. Is there a better way to learn about our nation's history than with your dog by your side?

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If you are looking for a place to play and don't mind going about thirty miles out, then head over to Arlington, Virginia, where you'll find Shirlington Dog Park. This is a well-loved dog park where you can feel good about letting your dog off his leash to run and play. Both the large dog and the small dog section have a good sized stream running through it so Fido can make a splash. There are water stations and doggie waste stations. Volunteers are always there helping out, picking up trash, and playing with dogs as well.