Chesapeake Parks & Recreation Phone:
(757) 382-6411

Animal Control:
(757) 382-8080

After Hours Emergencies:
(757) 383-6161

Health Dept. (Bites & Exposures):
(757) 382-8672

Parks & Recreation Department - Parks & Facilities

Dog Parks

puppy - photograph Chesapeake boasts two dog parks! For dog owners, these parks mean a healthier lifestyle for their furry friends. Such parks provide a place to exercise and socialize, which means happy, well-behaved canines. They also provide pet owners with a place to share information about vets, boarding, training and simply the joys of pet ownership.

Only dog parks are off-leash, fenced-in; contain benches, water fountains for dogs and owners, poop-scoop bags and covered trash cans. The parks are open daily from sunrise—sunset. There is no fee to use the parks but please follow park rules!

woman training a german shepard - photograph

Chesapeake City Park (1.5 acres)
900 Greenbrier Pkwy

There are separate small dog and large dog areas. (side-by-side at the back of the park) Winner of “Best New Facility” in Virginia award, fall 2005. The small dog park— designed for dogs 25-lbs and under only.

Western Branch Dog Park (.65 acres)
4437 Portsmouth Blvd