Norfolk, Virginia
- Dog parks per 100,000 residents: 4.8
- Total dog parks: 12
- City population: 249,954
Norfolk doesn’t just have lots of dog parks, it also has dog-friendly beaches, hotels, and restaurants. One popular destination is Ocean View Beach, although there are access restrictions during the busy summer season.
The Elizabeth River Trail offers almost 10 miles of dog-friendly exercise and sightseeing. And if you want to do something in Norfolk that doesn’t involve your pet, there are lots of doggie daycare programs.