Barker Field is located in Byrd Park which is where Park Dr (161) and Shirley Lane intersect. The park is well-maintained and has bench swings and drinking water. The community that helps keep the park clean, asks that you bring your own bags to clean up after your dog and also donate some extras and leave them in the doggie bag repositories. It is one of the most well-known dog parks and often is packed on the weekends. If you're a morning person, you may luck out and have a smaller pack running around. Afternoons and early evenings tend to be crowded with lots of dogs and people hanging out.
Dogs welcome on the patio. Virginia’s first urban cidery, Blue Bee Cider is located in the historic Scott’s Addition district of Richmond, VA. Our ciders are made with rare and heirloom variety Virginia apples that are prized for their tannin, acidity and flavor.
Hollywood Cemetery located in the northern part of Richmond at 412 South Cherry St. is open from 8am to 5pm Mon thru Fri. Leashed dogs are allowed through the cemetery as you read and pass by some historical headstones and plots. You may find John Tyler's and James Monroe's graves, two of our U.S. Presidents. One of the most popular monuments is a cast-iron Newfoundland dog that stands over the grave of a young girl who died in 1862. It's not a park, per say, but it's a great place to take your pup for a long stroll. Since there is no official dog area, bring bags to clean up after your pup, and you may want to bring a portable water bowl in case he gets thirsty.
I am a female dog owner that loves hardware stores...To me that is better than going to a mall and buying clothes and shoes. I am in Richmond, VA and my local Home Depot(Broad & Horsepen Rds.) will let you bring your dog in(on leash, of course) and put them in the basket and stroll till your hearts content. That will win them my business anytime!!!!