The Northacres off-leash areas contains .7 acres of open spaces, trails, shade, and trees. It can get fairly muddy, so make sure you’re okay with that or come prepared.

You get choices at Golden Gardens. The park’s off-leash area is large enough for dogs to run and includes multiple watering stations. The separate small dog station provides a place for the little guys to run around safely. A nice bonus is to walk the trail that connects the dog park to the beach, although dogs technically aren’t allowed in public swim areas in Seattle parks.

Magnuson Park’s off-leash area is the largest—and arguably the most widely used—one in Seattle. The nine-acre park is also the only Seattle off-leash spot with water access.

In 1995, the Magnolia Reservoir was replaced and surrounded with a chain link fence. Part of the remaining space now functions as a 21,000-square-foot off leash-area with a “chuck it” game zone and dog drinking fountain.

This third-acre, off-leash area is right in the heart of Belltown. Double “airlock”-style gates at each entrance to ensure your dog’s safety from traffic outside. Maybe not the most greenery-filled of the dog parks, but it gets the job done.

Just south of downtown on the north end of Beacon Hill, you’ll find this four-acre park with spectacular views of Puget Sound and the Seattle skyline, plus a gated off-leash area. Fresh water is available for pooches and you can walk trails with them if you get bored.

Located in Southeast Seattle just west of Seward Park on Lake Washington, the Genesee off-leash area is two and a half acres and is completely fenced with two double-gated entrances. The center two acres of the off-leash area are covered in gravel, which makes it mud-free in the winter. The park also features a doggie drinking fountain.

Created in 1999, Westcrest Park contains roughly four acres and features open spaces and paths, a doggie drinking fountain, shade, trees and lots of open space. A special, separated area for small and shy dogs is located on the southwest side of the main off-leash area, and both areas have a special little hiking trail (also off-leash!) just for canines and their people.