The Tails N Trails Dog Park in southeast Arlington will soon feature an additional fenced-in play area and other improvements for residents and their furry canine companions to enjoy.

Tails N Trails, one of two public dog parks in The American Dream City, offers a range of activities for residents and their dogs to exercise and socialize. The Arlington City Council recently approved funding to build an additional dog paddock at the 5.7-acre park, which is located at 950 SE Green Oaks Boulevard near Arlington Animal Services and the Southeast Branch Library.

Other planned improvements include associated enhancements such as new fencing, grading, stormwater infrastructure improvements, electrical, lighting, plumbing, irrigation, landscaping, benches, pet waste stations, a drinking fountain for the dogs, and a sidewalk that will link the new paddock to the Arlington Animal Services Center. Wooded area improvements will provide additional off-leash space, in conjunction with the new dog paddock area. The project, which aligns with the City Council Priority to Champion Great Neighborhoods, is expected to begin in January 2020 and be complete by early summer 2020.

Tails N Trails Dog Park isn’t the only option for off-leash fun in the city. The Rush Creek Dog Park in West Arlington is located at 1900 Valleywood Drive off West Pioneer Parkway.

The Arlington Parks and Recreation Department is the reigning National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Gold Medal winner as the top parks and rec agency in the country. Residents can learn more about our community’s parks, recreation facilities, pools, splashpads and other city amenities through the easy-to-use Park Finder app.