Places for you & your dog in Seattle

See the areas, conditions and official sources before you go.

Sorted by place name, A–Z.

Walks & trails

Alki Trail

A paved West Seattle waterfront multi-use trail where dogs stay on a leash no longer than eight feet and remain out of adjacent beach areas.

Conditions apply
  • West Seattle waterfront route
  • Paved shared-use trail
  • Connections among Alki landmarks
Seattle
Parks

Blue Dog Pond

A fenced neighbourhood dog area that doubles as a drainage basin.

Policy not confirmed
  • Fenced dog area
  • Rain can mean mud
Seattle
Food & drink

Brimmer & Heeltap Dog-Friendly Patio

A Seattle restaurant with a covered, heated-when-needed patio that the operator identifies as dog-friendly, plus seasonal uncovered garden tables.

Conditions apply
  • Covered patio available year-round
  • Heaters used when needed
  • Seasonal dog-friendly garden seating
Seattle
Walks & trails

Burke-Gilman Trail

A busy multi-use Seattle trail for walking, running and cycling where dogs stay on a leash no longer than eight feet.

Conditions apply
  • Long urban multi-use route
  • Open 4 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
  • Walking, running and cycling corridor
Seattle
Walks & trails

Carkeek Park Trails

Six miles of forest, creek, meadow and wetland trails where dogs stay leashed and out of Piper’s Creek and excluded park areas.

Conditions apply
  • Six miles of park trails
  • Forest and creek scenery
  • Official 2025 trail map
Seattle
Camping

Dash Point State Park Campground

A Puget Sound campground where dogs are allowed on leash; designated swimming areas and some overnight structures have narrower rules.

Conditions apply
  • Puget Sound camping
  • Standard and utility sites
  • Leashed dogs in campsites
Federal Way
Parks

Denny Park Off-Leash Area

A compact central-city dog stop inside Denny Park.

Policy not confirmed
  • Compact city stop
  • Separate dog area
Seattle
Walks & trails

Discovery Park Trails

Miles of city-park trails through meadow, forest and bluff areas, with dogs leashed and the beach kept off the route.

Conditions apply
  • Large natural-area trail network
  • Three general-use parking approaches
  • Forest, meadow and bluff scenery
Seattle
Parks

Dr. Jose Rizal Park Off-Leash Area

A four-acre off-leash area on north Beacon Hill with skyline and Puget Sound views, a rolling compact-gravel trail, stair access and an accessible approach from the bicycle trail.

Conditions apply
  • Four-acre hillside area
  • Skyline and Puget Sound views
  • Accessible approach from bicycle trail
Seattle
Hotels

EVEN Hotel Seattle Downtown - Lake Union

IHG’s current city pet-friendly directory lists this property with “Pets Allowed.” Property-specific fees, pet limits, weight rules and unattended-pet terms are not established by the directory; confirm them for the exact stay before booking.

Conditions apply
  • Official IHG directory marks Pets Allowed
  • Exact property address for trip planning
  • Unknown fees and restrictions kept explicit
Seattle
Food & drink

Fremont Brewing Urban Beer Garden

Fremont Brewing explicitly welcomes pets at its Seattle Urban Beer Garden, with covered and heated outdoor seating.

Conditions apply
  • Pets expressly welcome
  • Covered heated outdoor seating
  • Food options listed by the operator
Seattle
Things to do

Fremont Sunday Market Dog-Friendly Visit

A dog-friendly Sunday market in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood, with transit and Burke-Gilman bicycle access published by the operator.

Conditions apply
  • Dog-friendly outdoor market
  • Transit access
  • Burke-Gilman bicycle approach
Seattle

Maps of permitted areas are added only when boundaries can be verified. Each guide links to its official source and gives arrival guidance.