Dog walking in Bluemont

Tranquility-Lickey Mill

Leash your pup and explore a pawsome park in Round Hill’s Tranquility-Lickey Mill neighborhood! Just four miles from Bluemont, Franklin Park has 203 acres of rolling hills where you and Fido can frolic! You and your pup will enjoy the views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from the 3.5-mile walking path that winds around the perimeter of the park. There’s also a furrific fishing pond where waterfowl and wildlife are often spotted. Franklin Park also has a fenced-in playground area where kiddos can play, and plenty of mature trees where you and your pup can relax in the shade on warm days.

Loudoun Valley

Looking for a place for a long walk with your dog? Visit Purcellville’s Loudoun Valley neighborhood, about seven miles from Bluemont. This area is the western genesis of the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Trail, or “W&OD” as the locals call it. At 45 miles long, you and your leashed dog will have all the miles you need for some quality time and exercise. The paved, multiuse trail will take you through some woofderful scenery including stands of towering hardwoods, stretches of cherry blossom trees, farmland and residential areas. There are mile marker posts every half mile, too. Be sure to bring plenty of water for you and your dog. Access this pawesome trail at the Purcellville Train Depot in this neighborhood.

Central Berryville

Check out a fun and relaxing community park in the Central Berryville neighborhood! About nine miles from Bluemont, Berryville’s Rose Hill Park is a picturesque park located in the heart of the historic downtown area. You and your leashed dog will love strolling on the walkway or in the lush grass as you take in the quaint hustle and bustle of charming Berryville. The views of the colorful historic Main Street buildings make this an extra fun place to walk, too. Bring a blanket and relax with your pup beneath the shade of one of the mature trees or explore the adorable gazeebo.

Northwest Berryville

In search of some socialization for you pooch? Head to the Northwest Berryville neighborhood, about nine miles from Bluemont. Berryville’s Chet Monet Park is a pawpular place among locals for dog walking! You and your leashed dog are likely to make a few new canine friends on your walk through this woofderful community park. There is tons of open green grassy space, mature trees and a walking path that meanders around the outer edges of the park where you and your pup can stretch your legs. This park also has baseball fields, tennis courts, soccer fields and a huge playground for kiddos!

Stone Eden

Although Hamilton’s Stone Eden neighborhood is full of houses, you’ll find a pawsome park tucked away behind stands of mature trees. About 10 miles from Bluemont, this neighborhood’s Hamilton Community Park is a furrific spot to hang out with your furry friend, especially if you have kiddos in tow. The park has tons of grassy lawn space perfect for playtime or a walk with your pup and your little ones, plus a large playground with tons of elements. Pack a picnic and make use of the woofderful covered picnic pavilion, or spread out a blanket under one of the shady trees and relax.