Dog walks in Lyon Village, Washington

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Lyon Village, you'll find 15 parks covering about 66 acres, 1 off-leash dog area, and 2 miles of named walking paths.

15Parks nearby

66Acres of parks

1Off-leash areas

2Trail miles

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

Parks near Lyon Village

Thrifton Hill Park14 acres · 0.2 mi (about 5 min walk) · Open in Maps
Fort C.F. Smith Park19 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps
Quincy Park13 acres · 0.7 mi (about 14 min walk) · Open in Maps
Lyon Village Park2.1 acres · 0.1 mi (about 2 min walk) · Open in Maps
Cherry Valley Park3.4 acres · 0.5 mi (about 9 min walk) · Open in Maps
Hayes Park2.7 acres · 0.4 mi (about 9 min walk) · Open in Maps
Rocky Run Park3 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps
Oak Grove Park3.2 acres · 0.7 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Lyon Village

James Hunter Park0.76 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in Maps

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

Walking paths and trails

Custis Trail1.8 mi within a 15-minute walk
Custis Connector0.1 mi within a 15-minute walk
Windy Run Trail0.1 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

6 mapped drinking fountains nearby. Still bring water on warm days.
4 mapped dog waste stations along the way.
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.

Lyon Village dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Lyon Village?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Lyon Village are Thrifton Hill Park (14 acres), Fort C.F. Smith Park (19 acres) and Quincy Park (13 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 Lyon Village?

Yes. James Hunter Park is about 0.3 miles from the neighborhood center. Check posted hours and rules before you go.

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.