A Dog's Guide To Seattle

Welcome To Your Guide On How To Create the Perfect Day For Your Seattle Dog.

Seattle dogs have the good life, and so do we because we get to spend it with doggos! We rounded up some dog-friendly activities, events, parks, and more to help you and your pup do stuff.

Our dogs love toys and treats! One of our favorite places to go is All The Best Pet Care. They have a bunch of great options for food, toys, leashes, and more. Plus, they always give our dogs treats when we stop by.

Bark at the Park with the Seattle Mariners

Don’t miss your chance to make un-fur-gettable memories at T-Mobile Park this season! Bring your pup to our next Bark at the Park and you can circle the bases with your Good Boys and Girls after the game. Plus, score a Mariners-themed Bark at the Park item on select dates. Remember, you must fill out the waiver below before securing your seats.

One great way to keep your dog happy and healthy is taking the doggo to one of the many dog-friendly events in Seattle! We regularly update our dog friendly activities and events in the greater Seattle area! You can find places to go speed dating with your dog, Bark at the Park at T-Mobile Park, Dog Days of Summer Wine Tasting, Bring Fido Holiday events, and more!

Reuben's Brews - The Taproom

We recently enjoyed the outdoor area of Reuben's Brews Taproom in Ballard. We brought along the pup and enjoyed a couple of refreshing beers at a safe social distance.

Flatstick is a great dog-friendly spot in Seattle with multiple locations. Enjoy local beers with an indoor 9-hole mini golf course and other unique games. And what could be better than drinking beer with all of your best friends? Dogs are always welcome and Flastick also offers, “Yappy Hour” Monday-Friday 6PM-7PM and all day Sunday. Receive $1 off pints when you bring in your #flatstickpup!

What if it is raining? It has been known to rain in Seattle, and Lake City's Dog Wood Play Park offers both indoor and outdoor play areas. Current vaccination records are required for your dog to play (Rabies, Bordetella & DHPP). We emailed the records in advance, so we knew we were in the clear before we went. Also, all dogs must be on some form of flea prevention and spayed/neutered if over 1 year old. A day pass costs $12, but they also offer membership plans and puppy daycare. As long as you walk or have a designated driver, you can also snag a beer or a cider from the bar while the furry ones play!

Why drop the dog off at home before brunch or dinner when you can take the scruff with you? One notable pet-friendly eatery in Seattle is Norm’s Eatery. It's always good to check ahead of time to make sure nothing in their policies has changed! 

• Leary Traveler
• Belltown Pub
• The Station
• Old Stove brewing
• The Dray
• Kiss Cafe
• Thomas Street Warehouse
• BONGOS
• Shawn O'Donnell's American Grill and Irish Pub
• Queen Anne Beer Hall
• Kings Hardware

Fall is right around the corner, and Leo enjoys exploring with his friends in a nice raincoat he got from Mud Bay. Since parks are just a bit emptier in the autumn, you don't want to pass up a rainy day walk. 

Martha Washington Park is a hidden gem that features a large grassy area and lots of shoreline along Lake Washington for you and your dog to cool off. This park is located just south of Seward Park and offers a stunning view of Mount Rainier as well. Dogs frequent this park quite often and it has been said to be an "unofficial off-leash dog park". We still kept our pup on a leash except to let him swim a bit.

Dr Jose Rizal Dog Park located on Beacon Hill is a great off-leash area within the city of Seattle where a dog can truly stretch its legs. The view isn't too bad either. 

Located in Bellevue, the Mercer Slough Nature Park offers a sizable wild land escape right in the city of Bellevue. The 7.1 miles of of hiking area make for a great place for you and your best friend to get some exercise. 

Seward Park to hit the loop for some exercise on the 2.4 mile bike/skate/walking path. This is a great place to get the heart rate up along with having multiple stops around the lake to take a break, enjoy the scenery, and maybe chew on some sticks.

Volunteer Park does not have an off-leash area, but it is a great place to walk your dog through the trails of the park. Charlie goes nuts every time we go due to the plentiful resource of squirrels who call the park home. We walked up to the water tower (carrying Charlie and his little legs up to the top), and then stopped for a photo op at the Black Hole Sun. 

Magnusson Park offers a HUGE off-leash area where dogs can make friends and run freely. The trails lead to an off-leash water area where dogs can fetch sticks and run in and out of the water.

If your dog likes obstacles Westcrest Park has got you covered with platforms and concrete tunnels for your dog to run up and through. Not to mention a large variety of areas where you can let your dog roam and find all the smells he or she desires. The park contains approximately 8.4 acres of open spaces and paths, a doggie drinking fountain, and shade for hot days. This park is just west of Boeing Field and also has some great views of Seattle and Bellevue.

The Marymoor Park off-leash area is basically Disneyland for dogs. It has a HUGE off-leash area, trails, and multiple spots for dogs to play in the water along the creek that runs alongside the park. This park also has a wash station for your dog, which will help keep your car clean on the drive home. On a sunny day this dog park is packed and for good reason.

Luther Burbank Park is located on the north end of Mercer Island. It's a pretty cool park to explore with water access and a great view, but it also offers a play area for our furry friends! The park has a medium sized off-leash area and a separate area for small/shy dogs. The main off-leash area is sandy, so if your dog likes digging it might be the spot. The off-leash area also has access to Lake Washington for doggos! This park can get real busy on the weekend as well. This park is also featured in the above video if you want to see a bit more of the space.

Lincoln Park has a strict leash rule, but there is no reason you and the pup can't get out and experience everything the park has to offer. Located in West Seattle, Lincoln Park has 4.6 of walking trails, open fields to run around in and beach access. More or less, there are smells for days!

Cougar Mountain

Head out to Cougar Mountain and enjoy one of the easy and dog-friendly hikes like the Coal Creek Trail. It's a short 5.3 mile hike through the woods while exploring the area's coal mining history. Our pup Charlie was able to make it through the whole trail and more even with his tiny legs.

Franklin Falls

Franklin Falls is another great dog-friendly hiking spot thanks to the easy terrain. It's a 2 mile roundtrip hike with an amazing payoff of Franklin Falls at the end. This place gets packed on the weekend and parking is limited. Either try and visit the trail during the week or get there early.

• Rattlesnake Ledge
• Lake TwentyTwo
• Barclay Lake
• Tonga Ridge
• Cedar Butte
• Washington Park Arboretum
• Heather Lake

We featured a few off-leash dog areas above, but have included a handy list and map below to see all of your options in the city of Seattle. Each area has its own unique features and this should keep you and your dog busy for at least a couple weeks.

• Blue Dog Pond
• Dr Jose Rizal Park
• Genesee Park
• Golden Gardens
• I-5 Colonnade
• Kinnear Park
• Magnolia Manor Park
• Magnuson Park Off-Leash Area
• Northacres Park
• Plymouth Pillars
• Regrade Park
• Westcrest Park
• Woodland Park

Did we miss your favorite spot? Let us know at [email protected]!