Lovely 80+ acres of field, trails, and human recreation. This is a wonderful place, managed by volunteers (so everyone must clean up after their own). Lots of trails, a miniature railroad (rideable), paintball field, several baseball fields, batting cages, basketball court, children’s play equipment, tournament-level horseshoe field. Location: NW corner of Jackson and Lund. Jackson Street entrance brings you right to the field and trail entrances. Directions: Hwy 16 West of Tacoma (east of Bremerton), Tremont Exit, turn east to Jackson, turn left; entrance to the park on left.

30 acres with open areas, trails. An official county park, but developed and maintained by volunteers. Opened July 3, 2004. Location: On Bandix between Nelson and Burley-Olalla Rd. Directions: Take the Burley/Olalla Rd exit off of Hwy 16. Head east to top of hill, and watch for Bandix. Turn right on Bandix and watch for the park sign on your right.

8806 8th Ave SW, in West Seattle. Located along the southern and western border of the reservoir.

Dr. Jose Rizal Park is located at 1008 12th Avenue South on North Beacon Hill. The pilot Off-Leash Area on North Beacon Hill is now open. The site is located in the lower portion of Dr. Jose Rizal Park. Access through the double gate near the green kiosk north of the parking lot. The area is about 4 acres and is fully fenced.

Daily 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Fenced, 9,800 square feet, double-gated entry, dog water fountain, scenic view of downtown Seattle.

8498 Seaview Place NW, in Ballard. The upper or eastern portion of the park. Located on Puget Sound. Directions: Located at 8498 Seaview Place NW, in Ballard. The off-leash site is located in the upper or eastern portion of the park, not in the lower beach area.

At Martin Luther King Jr. Way and S. Massachusetts Street on the NW corner. No off-leash areas in I-90 lid Park, located just east of Blue Dog Pond.

Off-Leash area with large, tree-lined fenced dog park with water, small dog area, poop bags, and nice trail in lovely park for onleash-walks. Location: Near Hostmark/Caldart intersection (near High School), turn Right on Caldart, to driveway just before new housing development starts. Directions: At Hostmark/Caldart intersection (near High School), turn roughly east up driveway and take R fork. Other fork goes to school district. Dog area is on your right as you enter park. Informal parking area just beyond far end of fenced area.

Daily 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Fenced, 1.2 acres, double-gated entry, dog water fountain; the I-5 freeway deck provides shelter from the elements.

Bordered by South Genesee and 46th Ave S. A fenced, open area on a previous landfill has become a popular place for dogs and their owners to exercise, socialize, play and learn.

West of the tennis courts on West Green Lake Way.

Daily 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Fenced, 3 acres, double-gated entry, parking, dog water fountain.

37 acres of off leash dog park. Fenced with bathroom facilities, water several fountains, covered picnic area, 4-5 separate area to visit. Grass and sand areas with trees and large logs to sit on. Great place to go with your pals. Location: Military Road South and S 228th. Take Kent Desmoins (Kent) exit off I 5. I 5 take Kent/Des/Moines exit (Kent) turn North on Military Road. Across from small church.

2040 84th Ave SE

Daily 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Fenced, 9 acres, double-gated entry, shelter, parking, separate area for small/shy dogs, dog water fountain, beach access.

A non-profit group called O.L.A.E. (Off-Leash Area Edmonds) stewards the area. Location: South of Marina Beach on Admiral Way. Directions: Follow signs to the Edmonds Ferry. Turn south on Admiral Way and follow road all the way to the end.

Enclosed Dog Park. Fenced and water available. There is am enclosed dirt & wood chip area for dogs. Doggie waste bags available. This used to be an area for horses. There are a few picnic tables to sit on. People usually bring a gallon of water with them. This area was a horse corral, so the fences are sturdy and in good repair. There are picnic tables to sit on, and a water stand available for the dogs. New bark chip has just been placed. This is a nice enclosure, and has double gates to help get you safely in and out of the park. Location: 148th Avenue, across from Bellevue Community College.

New off-leash park – – huge. Brand new off-leash park that is on ‘probationary’ term of one year, so practice good dog park etiquette! Lots of dogs of all sizes. No water fountain. Pond. Large running areas. Picnic tables and benches. Location: 31531 1st Ave S. Directions: I-5 South to 320th, Right on 320th, Right on 1st Ave, Left immediately after 1st light

Off leash fenced playfield. Lots of friendly dogs come to this park. If you bring your dog make sure you clean up after him/her. It’s a new doggie park and is already getting very muddy. Need more info- go to City of Tacoma Web site. Location: S. 34th and ‘L’ St. Directions: From Seattle Take City Center exit off of I-5 South. Take exit going towards South 26th Street. Take a left on 26th Street Next take a right on Pacific. Take a left on 34th and Follow to ‘L’. Take a left on ‘L’. You’ll see a gazebo and a gate. Enter here the park is below. Parking available below as well.