14 off-leash dog parks in Seattle that your furry friend is sure to love

Feb 24 2021, 8:50 pm

Your dog deserves to run around without a leash on sometimes.

Rather than monitoring them in your backyard, alone, bring them out to an off-leash dog park where they can socialize and meet other cuddly canines.

If you have a small or shy dog and are afraid to bring them to the wild, pick one of the parks with designated shy dog areas — yes, those exist.

Here are 14 of our favorite off-leash dog parks in Seattle.

Blue Dog Pond Off-Leash Area

Blue Dog Pond in Southeast Seattle near I-90 is perfect for throwing balls and allowing your dog to run around freely. At a fully fenced 1.7 acres, the park has sculptures scattered throughout that make it unique, including a giant blue dog at the entrance. During the rainy season, the park may get muddy.

Address: 1520 26th Avenue S, Seattle

Denny Park Off-Leash Area

 

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Denny Park’s off-leash area is .105 acres and is the City’s oldest park. The park has large trees and is carefully landscaped with grass. In addition to an off-leash dog area, there’s also a children’s play area and benches. There is a four-foot-tall fence that encloses the off-leash area and double gates at the entrance to ensure your dog’s safety.

Address: 100 Dexter Avenue N, Seattle

Dr. Jose Rizal Park Off-Leash Area

 

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This off-leash area is four acres and offers spectacular views of the Puget Sound looking west and the Downtown skyline looking north. The park was renovated after the Department of Transportation constructed a bicycle path connecting the Mountains to the Sound Greenway.

Address: 1007 12th Avenue S, Seattle

Genesee Park Off-Leash Area

 

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The Genesee off-leash area is 2.7 acres and is completely fenced with two double-gated entrances. The park is relatively flat and secure, mostly covered by gravel. This park also features a small and shy dog area for dogs who aren’t as comfortable being around others.

Address: 4316 S Genesee Street, Seattle

Golden Gardens Off-Leash Area

 

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Golden Gardens includes a wide-open space covered in wood chips for playing and running. Trees are scattered throughout the off-leash area, while tables, benches, and a small covered area offer places to rest and protection on rainy days.

Address: 8498 Seaview Place NW, Seattle

I-5 Colonnade Off-Leash Area

 

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This off-leash area covers .5 acres with several large tiers connected by walkways and some stairs. It has a crushed gravel surface and is located directly under the I-5, which offers protection from the rain.

Address: 1701 Lakeview Boulevard E, Seattle

Kinnear Park Off-Leash Area

 

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Kinnear Park is a 5,400 square foot dog park. The off-leash area is surrounded by a four-foot-tall fence and has a double gate entrance with a single gate emergency exit in the rear to ensure dog safety. It includes wooden fencing, wood chip surfacing, and logs and rocks.

Address: 899 W Olympic Place, Seattle

Magnolia Manor Park Off-Leash Area

Magnolia Manor off-leash area offers spectacular views. The 21,000-square-foot off-leash area has a “chuck it” game zone and dog drinking fountain. In addition, the park has Magnolia’s first P-Patch, and park space with a picnic table, benches, and a walking path.

Address: 3500 28th Avenue W, Seattle

Magnuson Park Off-Leash Area

 

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The Magnuson off-leash is Seattle’s biggest fully fenced backyard for canines. This off-leash area is the only one inside city limits with water access from Lake Washington’s freshwater shoreline and has a generally flat play area. This off-leash area also has a small and shy dog area within the larger dog park.

Address: 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle

Northacres Park Off-Leash Area

 

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The Northacres off-leash area has open spaces, trails, shade, and trees with restrooms, play areas, playfields, and picnic areas nearby.

Address: 12718 1st Avenue NE, Seattle

Plymouth Pillars Park

Plymouth Pillars off-leash area is about .2 acres with a long, narrow design, and a scenic view of downtown. The surface is crushed rock and features a unique human and dog drinking fountain.

Address: 1050 Pike Street, Seattle

Regrade Park Off-Leash Area

 

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This 0.3-acre off-leash area is located in the heart of downtown with a five-foot-tall fence that encloses the entire park. Double airlock gates at each entrance ensure your dog’s safety as street vehicle traffic is substantial around this park. 

Address: 2251 3rd Avenue, Seattle

Westcrest Park Off-Leash Area

 

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Westcrest Park contains approximately 8.4 acres and features open spaces and paths, a doggie drinking fountain, shade, trees, and lots of open space. Restrooms, play areas, and picnic areas are available nearby.

Address: 9000 8th Avenue SW, Seattle

Woodland Park Off-Leash Area

 

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The Lower Woodland off-leash area is a one-acre dog park on a slope with benches and a doggie drinking fountain. This park features an additional area for small and shy dogs.

Address: 1000 N 50th Street, Seattle

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