Dog walking in Nokesville

New Bristow Village

How about a hike with a helping of history? Head to the New Bristow Village neighborhood, about four miles from Nokesville! History buffs and their pups love walking in this area’s Bristoe Station Battelfield Heritage Park. On your walk, you and your leashed dog can see original cabins and cannons, plus there are interpretive signs throughout the park that detail the Civil War battles that took place in and around the area. In addition to the interesting history lesson the park provides, it’s a beautiful natural area, too! There are big open grassy plains, verdant hardwood forests and a serene pond. It’s especially woofderful in the fall with the foliages’ changing colors. Pack drinking water for you and your pup!

New Castle Village

You and your pooch have two furrific trails to choose from in Bristow’s New Castle Village! About four miles from Nokesville, this neighborhood has some pawsome hiking on the two-mile Braemar Nature Trail that winds along the south bank of the Broad Run, the beautiful river that flows through Bristow. The gravel path is covered by a shady hardwood canopy, making it a cool place for a jaunt with your furry friend in warmer months. You and your dog will love the views of the river along the way and you might even run into some wildlife! For a longer walk, hit the Broad Run Trail on the north side of the river. This 3.5-mile stretch offers more similar views on a lengthier expanse of trail!

Balls Ford Rd/ Cushing Rd

For a pawsitively beautiful off-leash experience, visit Manassas’ Balls Ford Road/ Cushing Road neighborhood! About seven miles from Nokesville, this area is home to the Merrifield Garden Centre Dog Park, a unique and pawsome off-leash area located at a garden store! This garden center takes the phrase “dog friendly” to a whole new level, as dogs aren’t just allowed in the store, they even have their own dog park! Fido can romp, play and socialize in this fully enclosed area that features kiddie pools for hot days, Frisbees and tennis balls. There is a doggie waste cleanup station, community water bowls, plus benches for humans. After your dog has burned off some energy, head inside the store to see the impressive assortment of plants and flowers!

North Manassas Park

A tail-wagging good time is waiting for you and your four-legged friend in the North Manassas Park neighborhood, just seven miles from Nokesville! Check out the Manassas Park Dog Park, a large, fully fenced-in off-leash space where your pup can get some serious exercise and make new fur-iends! The park is a pawsome place for either a game of fetch or just some casual sniffing. There is a separate yard for small dogs, plus water spigots for filling bowls for thirsty pups and kiddie pools on warm days. There are trees, a doggie waste cleanup station and tons of soft grass for your pooch to roll around in!

Manassas City Center

Looking to share a truly muttropolitan experience with your pooch? Head to the Manassas City Center neighborhood! First stop, Baldwin Park. You and your dog will love walking through this big open grassy park and beneath the shade trees. There is woofderful picnic area, a playground and benches around the park where you can take in the view with your pup. Just outside the park, grab a tasty coffee and a panini or baked treat at Grounds Central Station and chow down at the quaint outdoor seating area. The nearby Philadelphia Tavern is another woofderful fur-iendly eatery with savory dishes and a pawsome patio.