Dog Parks and Dog-Friendly Places in Blacksburg

Updated October 2026 · 8 places · Blacksburg

Quick answer

Our top picks are Blacksburg Dog Park, Huckleberry Trail and Deerfield Trail.

Here are eight dog parks, trails and patios physically located in Blacksburg, Virginia. Town pages confirm the park and trail locations; the brewery’s own page states its dog policy. For trails, the town pages describe the routes but do not specifically state a dog policy, so check local leash rules before visiting.

Editorial illustration: Dog Parks and Dog-Friendly Places in Blacksburg

The list

  1. 1

    Blacksburg Dog Park

    Free · 2100 Toms Creek Rd., Blacksburg, VA 24060

    The Town of Blacksburg’s dog park is located at Toms Creek Park. Dogs must be leashed when entering and leaving, and the park is open from sunrise to sunset.

    Best for: off-leash play

  2. 2

    Huckleberry Trail

    Free · 201 Clay Street SW, Blacksburg, VA 24060

    The Huckleberry Trail is an asphalt-paved path for biking and walking. The town says it runs from the Blacksburg library to New River Mall, with distance markers every half mile.

    Best for: paved walks

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    Deerfield Trail

    Free · 1200 Deerfield Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060

    Deerfield Trail is a trail in a 24-acre town park. The town lists the trail as seven-tenths of a mile long.

    Best for: short trail walks

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    Gateway Park

    Free · 2650 Meadowbrook Dr., Blacksburg, VA 24060

    Gateway Park has a hiking, biking and horseback trail with a gazebo on the property. The town says the trail provides legal access to Jefferson National Forest.

    Best for: hiking

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    Ellett Valley Recreational Area

    Free · 1087 Jennelle Rd., Blacksburg, VA 24060

    Ellett Valley Recreational Area has a walking and biking trail and benches. The town describes the trail as a vigorous one-mile loop with varied terrain.

    Best for: loop walks

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    Heritage Community Park and Natural Area

    Free · 2300 Glade Rd., Blacksburg, VA 24060

    Heritage Community Park and Natural Area is a town park with walking and biking trails. The town lists the park at Glade Road.

    Best for: walking and biking

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    Rising Silo Brewery

    $$ · 2351 Glade Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060

    Rising Silo is a brewery and taproom on a property that includes a working farm. Its visitor information says well-mannered dogs are welcome on leash and asks visitors to clean up after them.

    Best for: leashed dogs outdoors

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    Cabo Fish Taco

    $$ · 117 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060

    Cabo Fish Taco’s Blacksburg location is a restaurant in a historic property with a large outdoor patio. The restaurant’s site confirms the location and patio but does not state a dog policy, so confirm dog access directly before visiting.

    Best for: outdoor dining