Dog walking in Kensington

Capitol View Park

Get a true taste of Kensington in the Capitol View Park neighborhood. This area is home to four parks you and your leashed pup will love exploring. A must-see is Clum-Kennedy Park, nestled among Victorian-style homes and antique shops. The garden vibes of this park make it a picturesque place for a picnic or a relaxing stroll with your pup. Nearby, Flinn Park has the same peaceful haven feel, and also has picnic tables and benches. If you’re looking for more open space, check out the neighborhood’s larger open spaces, McKenney Hills Neighborhood Park and Capitol View-Homewood Local Park. Both of these parks have walking paths, playgrounds and picnic areas, and leashed dogs are welcome. Remember to bring drinking water and cleanup bags.

Rock Creek Hills

Pups and their people love Kensington’s Rock Creek Hills neighborhood. There’s a great picnic spot at the neighborhood’s 4.3-acre Kensington Cabin Local Park. This beautiful open space has lots of lush vegetation and grassy areas. Be sure to check out the historic log cabin located along the park’s walking path. Kensington Cabin Local Park also has a playground and sports fields. If you’re in the mood for a longer adventure with Fido, the Rock Creek Hills neighborhood also has an access point to the 14-mile Rock Creek Trail on Beach Dr near Kensington Pkwy. Remember to bring drinking water, a leash and cleanup bags.

Kensington Heights

You and your dog will love exploring the Kensington Heights neighborhood. This quiet residential area is a lovely spot for a walk with Fido. There’s lots of beautiful homes with flowering trees in warmer months. Kensington Heights Neighborhood Park is a great place to hang out with your pup. There’s a large open area perfect for a roll in the grass, and tons of large, mature trees, so there’s shady spots for you and your furry friend to relax on warm days. The park also boasts basketball courts and a huge playground area, making it as popular among children too. Your pup will love the walking path. Remember to bring drinking water and cleanup bags.

Wheaton Park

Off-leash fun is the name of the game in the Wheaton Park neighborhood. Just three miles from Kensington in Wheaton, this neighborhood has a pawsome off-leash area at Wheaton Regional Park. Your pup will go gaga for the large fenced-in area, perfect for romps with other pooches and games of fetch. The park also has lots of beautiful walking paths where leashed dogs are welcome. Check out the .5-mile Pine Lake Trail near the dog park for a scenic view of Pine Lake. Wheaton Regional Park has picnic areas, drinking fountains, restrooms and a playground.

Democracy Blvd / Westlake Dr

Get ready for lots of tail wagging in this Bethesda neighborhood, just five miles from Kensington. You and Fido will love the Cabin John Dog Park!  This fenced-in mulched area has lots of mature trees that provide shade and prime sniffing terrain. The park also has a pawsome area where dogs can climb up and over a rock bridge, plus picnic tables and benches, a pavilion, a water fountain and a doggie cleanup station. Remember to bring a leash for entering and exiting the park. After your furry friend has burned off some energy, grab a bite to eat at the neighborhood’s dog-friendly spot, the Corner Bakery Café!