Parks
Sellwood Riverfront Park Dog Area
A riverfront setting with a separately designated off-leash area.
Policy not confirmed
- Riverfront setting
- Sellwood
Places for you & your dog in Portland
See the areas, conditions and official sources before you go.
Sorted by place name, A–Z.
Walks & trails
South Waterfront Greenway
A paved Willamette River greenway with overlooks, public art and habitat restoration where all dogs must remain leashed.
Conditions apply
- Willamette River views
- Accessible paved overlook path
- Open 5 a.m.–midnight
Walks & trails
Springwater Corridor — Portland Section
A long paved regional corridor from inner Portland toward Boring, shared by walkers, cyclists and equestrians, with dogs leashed throughout the city park section.
Conditions apply
- Long paved regional route
- Riverfront and neighborhood sections
- Walking and cycling corridor
Parks
The Fields Park Dog Off-Leash Area
A renovated designated off-leash area in the Pearl District, reopened in October 2026; the grassy oval remains on-leash.
Conditions apply
- Renovated DOLA
- October 2026 reopening
- Pearl District location
Walks & trails
Tryon Creek Trails
Year-round forest hiking with dogs on a leash no longer than six feet, while keeping pets out of the creek.
Conditions apply
- Year-round forest trails
- Accessible 0.3-mile Trillium Trail
- Multiple hiking loops
Walks & trails
Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade
A 1.5-mile paved Willamette riverfront path linking central Portland bridges where dogs are welcome on leash.
Conditions apply
- 1.5-mile paved riverfront route
- Connections to four central bridges
- River views and public art
- Walking and cycling path
Parks
Washington Park Paths
Leashed walking on Washington Park paths and trails, with water, sports and attraction interiors excluded unless separately permitted.
Conditions apply
- Large trail network
- Transit and seasonal shuttle access
- Wooded urban park setting
Maps of permitted areas are added only when boundaries can be verified. Each guide links to its official source and gives arrival guidance.