Windmill Hill Park is one of several Alexandria City Parks that allows dogs to be off-leash.

 This is a beautiful spot right on the Potomac River. 

Dog Park / Exercise Area Rules

For the enjoyment of City residents and their dogs, the following rules apply at the Dog Parks and Exercise Areas:

•  All dogs must be under the owner's/handler's control.
•  Only three dogs per person (owner/handler) are allowed.
•  All dog handlers must have a leash in hand at all times.
•  No female dogs in heat are allowed.
•  Only dogs 4 months and older are allowed.
•  Dogs must be legally licensed, vaccinated and wearing both current tags.
•  Dog owners/handlers must keep their dog(s) in view at all times.
•  Any bite of a person or other dog must be immediately reported to Alexandria Animal Control and parties   involved must wait for an officer to respond, except in the case where immediate medical care is needed.
•  Dogs must not be allowed to bark incessantly or to the annoyance of the neighborhood.
•  Dog owners/handlers must immediately pick up and dispose of, in trash receptacles, all dog feces.
•  Aggressive dogs are not allowed at any time. An aggressive dog is defined as a dog(s) posing a threat to human beings or other dogs. Owners(handlers) are legally responsible for their dog(s) and any injury caused by them. Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting.