K-9 Gunner Memorial Dog Park is a free, volunteer-supported off-leash park at 13000 Minnieville Road in the Lake Ridge/Woodbridge area. Its 46,000-square-foot fenced layout includes separate spaces for small and large dogs, grass and dirt surfaces, benches, parking and rain-barrel water.
Plan your visit
- Address: 13000 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192.
- Hours: Open daily from sunrise to sundown. Closing time changes through the year.
- Cost: Free and open to the public; the park is maintained through volunteers and donations.
- Layout: Separate fenced areas for small and large dogs.
- Parking: On-site parking is available.
- Water: The volunteer operator lists rain-barrel water. Bring your own drinking water and bowl because supply and cleanliness can vary.
The official county page still displays a dated 2024 improvement notice. The volunteer operator currently describes the park as open every day from dawn to dusk. Check current notices before making a special trip.
Find the dog park entrance
Get directions to K-9 Gunner Memorial Dog Park. The fenced enclosures sit beyond the parking area along a paved approach through the trees. Keep your dog leashed from the vehicle to the gate and while using any path outside the dog area.
No dedicated current operator map was found, so this page does not include an empty map section. Use the named destination, posted signs and the paved access path to locate the entrance.
Separate play areas and amenities
Prince William County describes the park as 46,000 square feet with a mix of grass and dirt. Small and large dogs have separate fenced areas. The operator’s brochure also lists tree cover, benches and shade, agility equipment, waste bags, trash service and a portable restroom.
Conditions can change with weather and volunteer maintenance. Dirt sections may become dusty in dry periods or muddy after rain. Pack a towel, waste bags and fresh water even when shared supplies are visible. Do not let your dog drink from a bowl that appears dirty or from unattended standing water.
Rules before you enter
All dogs must be licensed, current on vaccinations and wearing county and rabies tags. One handler may bring no more than two dogs. Leash each dog when entering and exiting, stay with your dog, and clean up waste immediately.
Puppies younger than four months, dogs in heat and aggressive dogs are not allowed. Remove choke, prong and spike collars before play. Food, glass containers, smoking, bikes and non-dog toys are prohibited. The operator’s brochure says children under eight may not enter and older minors must be accompanied by an adult. Read the full rules posted at the gate before unclipping the leash.
Review Prince William County’s current dog-park information and check the volunteer operator’s page for park support, contact information and updates.
What parkgoers say
Parkgoers often mention the size of the large-dog enclosure, the separate small-dog area, shade, seating and friendly volunteers or regulars. Some appreciate the wooded approach and describe the park as a convenient stop near Interstate 95.
Common cautions involve dust or mud, inconsistent cleanup, communal water bowls and the behavior of dogs already inside. A few reviewers have reported aggressive encounters. These are individual experiences, not a check of today’s conditions. Pause outside the gate, watch the group and leave if play looks unsafe.
Read current parkgoer reviews on Google Maps. Use the county and volunteer pages for current rules and operating notices.
Why the park is named for K-9 Gunner
The park honors Gunner, a decorated Prince William County Police Department canine whose service ended in 2005. PWC Dogs, a nonprofit volunteer organization, works with Prince William County Parks and Recreation to maintain the dog park and support improvements.
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Last researched September 1, 2026; no site visit was made. Check the official Prince William County dog-park page and PWC Dogs before leaving. Report a correction to DogPark Near Me.