Dog walks in Ballston, Washington

The parks, off-leash dog areas, and trails within about a 15-minute walk of central Ballston.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Ballston, you'll find 22 parks covering about 55 acres and 2.4 miles of named walking paths.

22Parks nearby

55Acres of parks

0Off-leash areas

2.4Trail miles

Map of parks, dog areas, and walking paths within about a 15-minute walk of Ballston, Washington — Neighborhood center Parks Dog areas Walking paths Water fountains ~15-minute walk

Parks near Ballston

Quincy Park13 acres · 0.3 mi (about 5 min walk) · Open in Maps
Lacey Woods Park13 acres · 0.7 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in MapsLeashed dogs welcome
Lubber Run Park4.8 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps
Woodlawn Park3.6 acres · 0.6 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps
Welburn Square0.8 acres · in the neighborhood · Open in Maps
Oak Grove Park3.2 acres · 0.6 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps
Mosaic Park1.7 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in MapsLeashed dogs welcome
Fields Park2.6 acres · 0.5 mi (about 10 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Ballston

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. The closest neighborhoods with dog areas are Clarendon, Arlington Forest and Lyon Village.

Off-leash hours and rules vary by park. Always check the posted signs before letting your dog off leash.

Walking paths and trails

Custis Trail1.5 mi within a 15-minute walk
Bluemont Junction Trail0.5 mi within a 15-minute walk
Ballston Connector Trail0.2 mi within a 15-minute walk
Lubber Run Trail0.2 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

9 mapped drinking fountains nearby. Still bring water on warm days.
Washington, D.C. summers are hot and humid, so plan walks early or late, and winter can bring icy sidewalks. Off-leash play is limited to designated dog parks.
Planning the day's walk? See how long to walk your dog, check if it's too hot or too cold.

Ballston dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Ballston?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Ballston are Quincy Park (13 acres), Lacey Woods Park (13 acres) and Lubber Run Park (4.8 acres). For a longer walk, try the Custis Trail. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Ballston?

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. Nearby Washington neighborhoods with dog areas include Clarendon, Arlington Forest, Lyon Village.

Park, trail, and amenity data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), as of September 18, 2026. Distances are straight-line from the neighborhood's center point, so actual walking routes are a little longer. Parks marked as closed to dogs in OpenStreetMap are left out, but rules change, so follow posted signs.