West-end OLA + Scott’s Addition / Short Pump patio

Who it’s for: West-end / Short Pump / Scott’s Addition dog owners who want a fenced off-leash run, then a leashed patio wind-down without a long state-park drive.

Drive-time band from Richmond: In-metro ASSUMPTION ~15–35 minutes between Short Pump, Scott’s Addition, and nearby OLAs depending on starting neighborhood (not official).

Explicitly not a firsthand visit. Policies checked 2026-09-23. Re-check before you go.

Sequenced stops

1) Morning — Short Pump Dog Park (Henrico) — park / OLA

• 3329 Pump Road, Henrico, VA 23233. Separate small/large synthetic-turf areas.
• Spoiler stack:
  • Leash: Off-leash inside designated dog-park areas. Handlers 16+ in view/control; current license tags; no heat/sick/aggressive; no gum/smoking/glass. Outside fence: Henrico Code §14-45 — leash ≤10 ft (or caged/penned).
  • Fees: None stated on Henrico page.
  • Parking: On-site at Short Pump Park.
  • Hours: Park dawn–dusk.
  • Seasonal: Spray park seasonal and pets not permitted there.
• Sources: https://henrico.gov/rec/places/short-pump/ ; https://henrico.gov/pdfs/countyattorney/Chpt014ParksRecreation.pdf — 2026-09-23.

Alternate / add-on OLA — Northside Dog Park or Bryan Park leash walk

• Northside Dog Park: Official city off-leash area listed on JRPS rules (with Barker + Chimborazo). Exact address/hours on city page: UNKNOWN — verify on-site. Outside fence: city leash law.
• Bryan Park (leashed only): Friends of Bryan Park — all pets must be leashed; no dogs in Azalea Gardens; sunrise–dusk; main entrance Hermitage Ave. Source: https://friendsofbryanpark.org/pages/about-bryan-park.php ; JRPS OLA list: https://www.rva.gov/parks-recreation/james-river-park-system — 2026-09-23.

2) Afternoon patio — pick one (Scott’s Addition cluster or West Creek)

Option A — Starr Hill Richmond (Scott’s Addition) - Well-behaved dogs on first-level outdoor patio only; leashed always; no toys/balls; no excessive barking. Street parking in neighborhood. - Hours: Mon–Wed 4–9; Thu 4–10; Fri–Sat 12–11; Sun 12–8. - Source: https://starrhill.com/richmond — 2026-09-23.

Option B — Strangeways Brewing RVA SA - “Dog Friendly in our Outdoor Biergartens” (official site). Indoor: UNKNOWN / treat as outdoor only. Hours Mon–Thu 2–9; Fri–Sat noon–11; Sun noon–8. 3110 W Leigh St. - Source: https://strangewaysbrewing.com/ — 2026-09-23.

Option C — Hardywood West Creek (near Short Pump / west) - Leashed dogs outdoors; indoor ban except service animals. Mon closed; Tue–Sun as posted. Overflow lot unavailable. - Source: https://www.hardywood.com/west-creek — 2026-09-23.

Option D — Ardent Craft Ales beer garden - Leashed outdoors only; not inside taproom. Source: https://ardentcraftales.com/visit — 2026-09-23.

UNKNOWN callouts

• Northside Dog Park street address / gated hours not pinned on primary JRPS page.
• Whether Starr Hill patio is fully covered in rain (rainy-day usefulness: UNKNOWN beyond “outdoor patio”).
• Real-time OLA capacity / turf conditions.

Pack list (non-claims)

Physical leash, waste bags, water, proof of license/rabies if visiting Henrico dog parks, patience for Scott’s Addition street parking.

Places in this outing