Woodstock Dog Park
Woodstock Dog Park is a park in Kempsville, Virginia Beach, best for off-leash play in central Virginia Beach, dogs comfortable in mixed-size groups.
Kempsville's off-leash option: a one-acre fenced area inside Woodstock Park where small and large dogs play together in a single shared enclosure — worth knowing before you bring a shy small dog on a busy Saturday. Dog agility equipment funded by the Parks & Rec Foundation adds structure to the romping, and the surrounding 30-acre park (skate plaza, playground, shelters) means the humans have plenty to do too. Free.
- Dog Friendly
- Free
Amenities
- One-acre fenced off-leash area (small and large dogs together)
- Dog agility equipment
- Surrounding park amenities (playground, skate plaza, restrooms)
Know Before You Go
- Best for: off-leash play in central Virginia Beach, dogs comfortable in mixed-size groups
- Parking: Free lots inside Woodstock Park off Providence Road.
- Accessibility: Level fenced enclosure adjacent to park lots and paved paths.
- Dogs: allowed — Off-leash allowed inside the fenced area only — note small and large dogs share one enclosure here. Leash required elsewhere in the park.
- Location: Inside Woodstock Park, 5709 Providence Rd, Virginia Beach, VA
Last verified 2026-07-10.
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