Discover Seattle with Your Pup
Photo credit: Holly Cook Photography
Seattle is a city that welcomes dogs, from the many dog parks and dedicated off-leash areas to trails that wind through the city, nearby mountains where you can walk with your dog, and a wide selection of businesses that welcome your canine companion. The area is home to over 60 dog parks and off-leash areas where your pup can romp with friends, hundreds of miles of trails that you can explore together, lots of places where you can get a drink or a meal with your canine companion, and all of the services you need to keep your pet healthy, happy, and well fed.
Northwest Portal is partnering with Seattle Pup Magazine, the Pacific Northwest’s online dog magazine, to help you and your pet get the most out of the region. We have launched the Dogs NW digital map to help dog lovers find a place to go for a fun afternoon in the city or plan canine-friendly adventures anywhere in the region. This map puts everything a dog person needs to know to explore Washington State in one place: off-leash dog parks, trails, dog-friendly businesses, and other recreation spots. Dog-favorite destinations are highlighted, and the trails/recreation areas are color-coded to show if dogs are allowed. In addition to recreation, Seattle Pup and Northwest Portal have collaborated to identify and add animal shelters, 24-hour vet clinics, low cost spay-neuter clinics, and other services for pet owners to the map. Over time, we hope to add pet-friendly housing, more pet services, pet stores, and cat cafes for people who prefer feline companionship.
For more information about this partnership, or to add your business and support Seattle Pup Magazine, go to our Dogs page.
Photo credit: Holly Cook Photography
Dog Parks
King County has 45 dog park/off-leash areas including ones with dog playgrounds, dog beaches, and dog showers and there are more in nearby counties. Here are just a few of the most popular places to take your pup.
Marymoor Dog Park
Dogs enjoying the water at Marymoor Park. Photo credit: Chiara Coetzee
This 40 acre gated off-leash area on the Sammamish Slough on the northern shore of Lake Sammamish is a place where dogs can be dogs. It is part of King County Park’s 640-acre Marymoor Park that offers a wide range of recreational activities including trails and ball fields, a historic farm, event area, and even a Velodrome. There is a $1 fee to park. If you want a treat at the end of the day, consider stopping by PinkaBella Cupcakes for a cupcake, cookie, or edible cooking dough.
Magnuson Dog Park and Beach
Magnuson Dog Park. Photo credit: Seattle Parks
Magnuson Park on the shores of Lake Washington offers an 8.6-acre fully fenced off-leash area, including the only beach access for pups in Seattle. The site includes a flat play area, a winding gravel trail, dog water stations, benches, and other facilities to help keep dog owners and their pets comfortable as they enjoy a romp with friends. If your dog is smaller or shy and not interested in playing with the big boys, there is a shy dog area south of the main entrance kiosk off of NE 74th street. If you want a treat after a day on the beach with your pup, stop by Magnuson Cafe & Brewery, a modern American brewhouse and restaurant with 14 beers on tap and a large outdoor deck on the shores of Lake Washington.
Woodland Park Dog Park
Woodland Park off-leash area. Photo credit: Seattle Parks
This one-acre off-leash area in Woodland Park near Green Lake is another great destination for your pup. This wooded area has benches, a doggie drinking fountain, and a small and shy dog area. After your pet is done playing with his friends, take him for a walk around Green Lake or stop at Bongo’s, a dog-friendly restaurant on the shores of Green lake that offers authentic Caribbean Cuisine and outdoor seating.
Golden Gardens Off-Leash Area
Golden Gardens Off-Leash Area. Photo credit: Seattle Parks
If your dog wants to be an acrobat, or just enjoys romping in a playground, consider the Golden Gardens Park. This one-acre off-leash area in the northern part of the park has ramps, tunnels, and other equipment for your pup to play on. It also includes a wide-open space area with scattered tress, tables, benches, and a small covered area to rest and stay dry on rainy days.
Neighborhood and Region Maps
Northwest Portal has made several neighborhood maps to celebrate our collaboration with Seattle Pup. You can download and print these maps for free. If you would like us to map your neighborhood or add your business, let us know.
