🐾 Kids at the Dog Park: Real Stories, Safety Risks & Smarter Solutions
If you’ve spent time at an off-leash park, you’ve probably seen it:A parent strolls in with a stroller 🚼 or […]
Roundtree Park is a beloved green space located in the heart of Falls Church, VA, offering dog owners a spacious, pet-friendly area for off-leash fun. The dog park is known for its well-maintained open field, allowing dogs to run freely and socialize, and it’s easily accessible to neighboring communities like Merrifield and Tysons. The park is a historic site with walking and pet-friendly trails, shaded pathways, and a peaceful natural atmosphere—perfect for dog-friendly hiking or a relaxing stroll with your four-legged friend.
Families will appreciate the wide range of amenities, including a playground, picnic areas, benches, tennis and basketball courts, and ample open green space. For pet owners, the dog area provides waste bags, access to water, and seating so you can relax while your pet plays. Roundtree Park also connects to the W&OD trail, making it a convenient starting point for longer leashed walks or bike rides. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, this neighborhood dog park in Falls Church is a welcoming spot for dogs and people alike.
I used to come here as a kid and now I bring my own. We went here recently on a stroller jog with my youngest two and they had a blast. So did I 🤣 they have a nice little trail to stroll or bike on with a tennis area and gazebo to have a picnic/party. Cute and quiet little park!
Nice park for families with playground for children. Tennis (conversion pickleball nets) courts are in good condition. Plenty of nice people the let you join in and play on the weekend. Also tied to trail system which is really nice to walk, especially in hot weather as it’s shaded.
This is a chill park. Nothing to write home about but it has what you need for a typical park activity day. Picnic tables, basketball, and playground and more.
Great location, and a solid park overall.
I was hanging around in Falls Church today. This park caught my eye, and I said why not, let’s check it out.
Word of warning. Narrow turn into the road that leads to the lot for the park. When using Google Maps it seems to direct you a bit further in the main road. Ignore that; make a left when your gut tells you it feels right to.
I came around 5 in the evening and the sun was to set soon. So I parked real fast in the semi-vacant lot, skimmed over the play area at front and made a beeline to the nature trail entrance toward the left side.
Suffice it to say, never a dull day. Not disappointed to say the least.
Walk was long and varied. My first time at this park so I just let my shoes do the walking. Went up the grassy knoll straight ahead, but further in to the side trail on left it gets too muddy. I didn’t bring my hiking boots, so I said phooey to that, and surrendered that notion without further ado.
Long winding roads down a passing nature trail. I remember crossing a small bridge, and that led into a view of stepping platforms overlooking a river or trial. I hopped on those circular blocks and made it over to the other side with ease. Grand tour of the place and then led into a quaint residential neighborhood. Whilst it was nice, the day was winding down so I had to wave adieu.
Back again and a brisk re-hop of the circular land pieces, made sure not to trip or fall into water. Crossed the bridge back. Saw some folks on the way and they were just chilling and passing by. I walked into new and divergent paths that branched out and broke off to new frontiers. I would’ve loved to follow that trail of cheese down a ways, but alas had to head back.
I got lost briefly and that owes to my being green and newcomer and going down too many paths; it’s like getting spun around and then asked to point the way. I had Google directions on, so I found my way to the lot eventually after all.
Not sure if I caught the sunset, but if not maybe next time. I was just rushed as I had to be somewhere before 6. So I couldn’t even stay the hour.
But overall, great park and trails. Nothing earth shattering mind you, but a solid and worthwhile nature retreat if ever there was one. I’ll definitely swing by at least once again, it seems a good spot as any to bring a dog or pet on the walk!
Round tree park is near the intersection of Annandale rd and Graham rd. Park Authority recently renovated the kids playground. There’s a basketball court, tennis court and soccer field. Its a nice place to let the kids play and take a stroll. Parking is a bit limited if there’s a soccer match. Overall a nice park.