Places for you & your dog

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

Sorted by place name, A–Z.

Things to do

Washington State Ferries Pet Trip from Seattle

A Seattle ferry trip decision page for the state's current policy allowing leashed pets in most passenger areas, with signed exclusions and crew discretion.

Conditions apply
  • Current statewide ferry pet policy
  • Most passenger areas available
  • Clear carrier and floor rules
Seattle
Things to do

Waterfront Park Seattle

A 20-acre central waterfront park from Pioneer Square and the stadiums to Pier 62 where pets stay leashed and on walkways during posted hours.

Dogs allowed
  • Central Elliott Bay waterfront views
  • 20-acre linear public space
  • Drinking fountains and fishing piers
Seattle
Parks

Westcrest Park Off-Leash Area

An 8.4-acre southwest Seattle off-leash area with open space, paths, shade, water, shelters and a separate section for small or shy dogs.

Conditions apply
  • Large 8.4-acre area
  • Separate small and shy dog space
  • Shade, paths and water
Seattle
Walks & trails

Westerly Creek Park Trail

A leashed creekside trail through open space and natural areas in northeast Denver.

Conditions apply
  • Named creek trail
  • Natural areas
  • Northeast Denver
Denver
Things to do

Westgate Entertainment District Dog-Friendly Plaza

An open-air entertainment plaza that permits dogs on a leash no longer than six feet while excluding fountain decks and leaving tenant access to each business.

Conditions apply
  • Open-air plaza
  • Six-foot leash rule
  • Published tenant boundary
Glendale
Parks

Wicker Dog Friendly Area

A designated 0.14-acre DFA at Wicker Park and Evergreen where Chicago permit-and-tag rules apply to every dog.

Conditions apply
  • 0.14-acre designated DFA
  • Dog drinking fountain
  • Official Chicago Park District facility
Chicago
Food & drink

Wild East Brewing Dog-Friendly Taproom

A Gowanus taproom with operator-confirmed dog access to its indoor and outdoor customer seating.

Conditions apply
  • Dogs welcome
  • Indoor and outdoor seating
  • Outside food permitted
New York City

Photo: ZacharyCrespin · CC BY 4.0. Source & image changes

Parks

William R. Mason Regional Park

Tree-lined paths and a nine-acre lake make a leashed alternative to Orange County’s restricted beaches.

Conditions apply
  • Tree-lined park paths
  • Nine-acre lake setting
  • Six-foot leash
Irvine
Parks

Wolfe's Pond Park Dog Run

A designated Wolfe's Pond Park dog run where dogs may be off leash inside the enclosure during park hours.

Conditions apply
  • Designated fenced dog run
  • Staten Island option
  • Official NYC Parks listing
Staten Island, New York City
Parks

Woodland Park Off-Leash Area

A one-acre off-leash dog park on a slope in lower Woodland Park, with benches, a drinking fountain and a separate small-and-shy-dog area.

Conditions apply
  • One-acre sloped dog park
  • Small and shy dog area
  • Benches and drinking fountain
Seattle

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