We are excited about the numerous dog-friendly locations in our area—just beware of all those ticks, biting flies, and other pests! The staff of Stream Valley Veterinary Hospital have sampled many of these parks. Below is a list of such sites, mainly Leesburg and Loudoun County parks, drawn from the revered series of guidebooks.*
Ashburn
v Greg Crittenden Memorial: at the corner of Ashburn Farm Parkway and Windmill Drive, a 16-acre park with three baseball/softball fields and a snack bar. 21401 Windmill Drive, Ashburn
v Trailside Park: at the end of Claiborne Parkway in Ashburn Farm, 20 acres with three lighted baseball fields, an in-line hockey court, and a snack bar. 20375 Claiborne Parkway, Ashburn Farm
Bluemont
v Bluemont Community Center: on the grounds of a former early 20th Century schoolhouse in Western Loudoun. 20 High Street, Round Hill
Leesburg
v Ball’s Bluff Regional Park: historic Civil War incident site, several hiking trails along the Potomac River and surrounding forest. Ball’s Bluff Road, Leesburg
v Georgetown Park: picnic area just off a stretch of the W & OD Trail. South King Street, Leesburg
v Ida Lee Park: just outside of Old Towne off Business Rte. 15, full of history and scenery. 60 Ida Lee Drive NW, Leesburg
v Keep Loudoun Beautiful Park: picnic, boating, and fishing area along Goose Creek. 43055 Golf Club Drive, just east of Leesburg
v Lucketts Community Park: near Lucketts School and Community Center, soccer field, softball field, walking/hiking trails. 42361 Lucketts Road, Leesburg
v Morven Park: historic home and grounds, seasonal tours available. 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg
v Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Regional Park: historic buildings and hiking trails along the Potomac River. 43098 Edwards Ferry Road, Leesburg
Middleburg
v Mickie Gordon Memorial Park: baseball and soccer fields, tennis courts, picnic pavilion, fishing pond. 23300 Carters Farm Lane, Middleburg
Purcellville
v Franklin Park: playground, hiking trails with views of Blue Ridge Mountains. 17501 Franklin Park Drive, Purcellville
Sterling
v Algonkian Regional Park: golf, swimming, boating, and hiking—all along the Potomac River. 47001 Fairway Drive, Sterling
v Claude Moore Park: hiking, pavilions, and ponds. 21544 Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling
Washington and Old Dominion Regional Park: walking, hiking, and biking trails with "railroad stops" throughout our area
Also see the Loudoun County Parks and Recreation website
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