Dog-Friendly Places in Seattle

Blue Dog Pond

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

• Fenced dog area
• Rain can mean mud

Denny Park Off-Leash Area

A compact central-city dog stop inside Denny Park.

• Compact city stop
• Separate dog area

Genesee Park Off-Leash Area

An enclosed play area with a separate space for small and shy dogs.

• Small and shy dog space
• Double gates

Golden Gardens Off-Leash Area

An uphill wood-chip dog area with trees and a covered resting spot.

• Wood-chip play surface
• Uphill from the beach

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Magnuson Park Off-Leash Area

A fenced dog outing with designated access to Lake Washington.

• Designated lake access
• Small and shy dog area

Northacres Off-Leash Area

A wooded dog area with trails and room to pause in the shade.

• Wooded setting
• Northeast park corner

Volunteer Park Paths

Leashed walks on Volunteer Park paths and gardens, with Seattle exclusions for play areas and organized athletic fields.

• Olmsted-era path network
• Garden and lawn setting
• Central Capitol Hill location

Gas Works Park Paths

A leashed park walk with skyline views; play areas and all lake contact remain outside the dog outing.

• Lake Union skyline views
• Burke-Gilman connection
• Open lawns and paths

Jefferson Park Paths

Leashed use of Jefferson Park’s Olmsted-inspired path system, avoiding its play, spray and sports facilities.

• Olmsted-inspired paths
• Duwamish and mountain views
• Long daily park window

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.

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

I-5 Colonnade Off-Leash Area

A half-acre all-weather off-leash area under Interstate 5, arranged in several steep tiers with gravel walkways, some stairs, benches and water at the north entrance.

• Rain-protected setting
• Tiered gravel layout
• Water at north entrance

Kinnear Park Off-Leash Area

A fenced 5,400-square-foot off-leash corral in west Kinnear Park beneath a wooded slope, with wood-chip surfacing, a double gate and a connecting nature trail outside.

• Fenced woodland corral
• Double-gated entrance
• Wood-chip surface

Magnolia Manor Park Off-Leash Area

A 21,000-square-foot off-leash area at Magnolia Manor Park with a game zone, dog drinking fountain and nearby walking path and community garden.

• 21,000-square-foot area
• Dog drinking fountain
• Game zone

Plymouth Pillars Park Off-Leash Area

A compact 0.2-acre off-leash area east of downtown, with a long narrow layout, crushed-rock surface, city view and combined human-and-dog drinking fountain.

• Compact downtown dog area
• Crushed-rock surface
• Human-and-dog fountain

Regrade Park Off-Leash Area

A fully fenced 0.3-acre Belltown off-leash area with five-foot fencing, double airlock gates, running water and wheelchair access.

• Fully fenced downtown area
• Double airlock gates
• Wheelchair accessible

South Park Playground Off-Leash Area

A 0.2-acre fenced off-leash area with separate small- and large-dog sections, double gates, crushed-rock surfacing and drinking water beside South Park Playground.

• Separate small- and large-dog areas
• Double-gated enclosures
• Crushed-rock surface

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.

• Large 8.4-acre area
• Separate small and shy dog space
• Shade, paths and water

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.

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

Discovery Park Trails

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

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

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.

• Six miles of park trails
• Forest and creek scenery
• Official 2025 trail map

Seward Park Trails

A 300-acre Seattle park with a 2.4-mile walking loop and forest trails, where dogs remain leashed and outside beaches, play areas and organized fields.

• 2.4-mile walking loop
• Old-growth forest trails
• Lake Washington views

Green Lake Park Loop

A busy 2.8-mile paved loop where Seattle requires dogs to remain on a leash no longer than five feet and outside excluded recreation areas.

• 2.8-mile paved loop
• Car-free recreation path
• Multiple neighborhood approaches

Myrtle Edwards Park Paths

A 24-hour Elliott Bay waterfront park with separate pedestrian and bicycle paths; dogs stay leashed and outside beach coves and the children’s area.

• Elliott Bay views
• Separate pedestrian path
• 24-hour park listing

Lincoln Park Seattle Trails

A West Seattle bluff-and-waterfront park with 4.6 miles of walking paths where dogs remain leashed and outside beaches, play areas and organized fields.

• 4.6 miles of walking paths
• Bluff and forest routes
• Puget Sound waterfront views

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.

• Long urban multi-use route
• Open 4 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
• Walking, running and cycling corridor

Interlaken Park Trails

A wooded Seattle park with neighborhood hiking and jogging paths where dogs are welcome on leash outside posted exclusion areas.

• Wooded city trails
• Open 4 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
• Neighborhood hiking and jogging paths

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.

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

Washington Park Arboretum Trails

A free 230-acre living collection with walking loops where dogs stay leashed and out of beaches, playgrounds, natural areas and the separate Japanese Garden.

• 230-acre living collection
• Half-mile Pinetum and one-mile Lookout loops
• Free admission
• Open daily from dawn to 8 p.m.

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.

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

Seattle Center Dog-Friendly Grounds

Seattle Center allows controlled animals on the outdoor grounds on an adequate leash, while excluding pets from buildings, posted areas and some major events.

• Outdoor landmark campus
• Six-foot maximum leash
• Daily campus hours

Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden

A free botanical garden near Sea-Tac Airport that welcomes well-behaved, leashed dogs on paths and lawns.

• Free admission
• Dawn-to-dusk daily access
• Most paths mobility-device accessible

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.

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

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.

• Current statewide ferry pet policy
• Most passenger areas available
• Clear carrier and floor rules

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.

• Covered patio available year-round
• Heaters used when needed
• Seasonal dog-friendly garden seating

The Ballard Cut Dog-Friendly Patio

A Ballard restaurant whose operator welcomes dogs on its partially covered, unheated outdoor patio.

• Dogs explicitly welcome on patio
• Partially covered outdoor seating
• Daily patio happy hour seating

Fremont Brewing Urban Beer Garden

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

• Pets expressly welcome
• Covered heated outdoor seating
• Food options listed by the operator

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle

Kimpton welcomes pets without an additional pet fee, deposit, size limit or stated number limit; confirm the assigned room and unattended-pet rule before booking.

• No additional pet fee
• No stated pet-count limit
• No stated size or breed restriction

Kimpton Palladian Hotel

Kimpton welcomes pets without an additional pet fee, deposit, size limit or stated number limit; confirm the assigned room and unattended-pet rule before booking.

• No additional pet fee
• No stated pet-count limit
• No stated size or breed restriction

Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle

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.

• Official IHG directory marks Pets Allowed
• Exact property address for trip planning
• Unknown fees and restrictions kept explicit

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.

• Official IHG directory marks Pets Allowed
• Exact property address for trip planning
• Unknown fees and restrictions kept explicit

Staybridge Suites 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.

• Official IHG directory marks Pets Allowed
• Exact property address for trip planning
• Unknown fees and restrictions kept explicit

Staybridge Suites Seattle - Fremont

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.

• Official IHG directory marks Pets Allowed
• Exact property address for trip planning
• Unknown fees and restrictions kept explicit

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.

• Puget Sound camping
• Standard and utility sites
• Leashed dogs in campsites