Gateway Interim Dog Park
1300 Langston Blvd, at N. Nash St.
(inside Gateway Park)
Hours: 6 AM - 10 PM
Separate areas for large and small dogs. Lit at night. A friendly community of dog owners.
R-Dogs, the Rosslyn Dog Owners Group, is a nonprofit organization that sponsors Rosslyn’s dog park. The park is privately funded, in partnership with the Rosslyn BID and Arlington County.
Learn more about the dog park and R-Dogs on this website.
R-Dogs, The Rosslyn Dog Owners Group
R-Dogs is a nonprofit organization that sponsors Rosslyn’s dog park.
We were founded in 2018 by a group of neighbors with the idea of building a dog park for canine companions living in the densely populated Rosslyn neighborhood. After identifying the west side of Gateway Park as an underutilized location suitable for the park, R-Dogs volunteers worked tirelessly for three years to make the park happen. They completed a dog survey, designed a concept, raised awareness, approached the County, and eventually earned approval. We then raised private funds and used them to build the park.
“In 2018, 400 dogs lived within six blocks of Gateway Park West. Today the number likely exceeds 1,000.”
R-Dogs is informal and welcoming. Our volunteers clean the park, make improvements, raise funds for the park, and build community among local dog owners. We also run an Instagram, this website, and a quarterly newsletter. We’d love for you to join us!
Gateway Park Interim Dog Park
The temporary dog park, formally known as the “Gateway Park Interim Dog Park” opened in 2021. All are welcome.
The East side of Gateway Park hosts events like the Rosslyn Jazz Fest, movie nights, and festivals. The West side was underused and avoided by many, but now dogs play and people walk by to watch them.
The park is funded by private donations. We partner with the Rosslyn BID and Arlington County Parks and Recreation to maintain the park.
Help make the dog park permanent
We have a great amenity in the neighborhood... for the time being.
Help R-Dogs ensure the dog park sits and stays, like a good boy.
Sign-up for R-Dogs updates here.
Volunteer by emailing rosslyndogs@gmail.com.
Donate to R-Dogs here
Read about our progress on making the park permanent here.
Volunteers have offered their expertise and been accepted into the following positions:
Founder and President Emeritus: Mary Ann Elliott
President: Andrew Spell
Treasurer: Mollie Valencia
Secretary: Sarah John
Architectural Advisor: David VanDuzar
Contact volunteers via rosslyndogs@gmail.com Place the name or position in the subject line.
Donations can be made by PayPal, Venmo, or personal check.
PayPal:
Venmo:
Checks Should be to Addressed:
R-Dogs, Inc.
Mailing address:
R-Dogs, Inc.
1600 N. Oak St. #1715
Arlington, VA 22209
Your thoughts, ideas, improvements, and even complaints are welcomed!
Send us your pup’s photo with brief bio to be featured. Or tag us, #rosslyndogs
