As an early Reston family our dog played in the steeple chase fields. We also enjoyed many hours, each summer, at the steeple chase races with early Reston residents. Prior to the ball fields and North Point homes it was definitely dogs and horses before houses. Our two Samoyeds go to off-leash dog parks at Blake Lane in Oakton and Long Branch Park in Arlington. At first one has no idea where the dog area is as there are no barking clues.
Dogs play, chase all manner of toys left to share and socialize.
Moreover, some dog owners sit around on picnic benches for long periods reading the newspaper. Our dogs run for fifteen minutes and are exhausted. Usually, the dogs leave no personal litter as they are too busy playing. Owners should walk dogs prior to the run, anyway. Parking in North Point is not a problem.