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Parks · Shaw
One of the District's DPR-managed dog parks, a fenced space where friendly dogs can run free without leashes in the heart of Shaw. It sits next to the Washington Wonder plaza and is steps from the shops and patios of the U Street and Shaw corridors.
It is a convenient downtown-adjacent off-leash option, and the surrounding neighborhood is packed with dog-friendly patios for a post-park stop.
Under the DC Animal Control Act, dogs must be leashed on all public space except DPR-designated dog parks like this one, per dpr.dc.gov. Dogs should be healthy, vaccinated, and non-aggressive; owners must supervise and clean up. Opening hours were not published on the DPR page — verify posted signage.
The pet policy above is summarised from the venue’s own published information and cross-checked against public listings. Last checked: against the source on . Policies change without notice anyway, so confirm the current one with the venue before you travel, and keep your dog leashed anywhere that is not a signed off-leash area. Read the full disclaimer.
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