Carla Madison Dog Park
Quick Capitol Hill off-leash fix at 16th and Josephine
About this park
Carla Madison Dog Park is a compact, triangular fenced space at 16th Ave and Josephine in Capitol Hill, convenient for city dwellers who need a quick off-leash fix. The gravel surface is all-weather but turns muddy in wet conditions. It attracts a neighborhood crowd with well-behaved dogs, but the small footprint means it can feel tight with more than a handful of them.
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Carla Madison Dog Park reviews
What visitors consistently sayReviewers appreciate the convenient triangular footprint for a quick off-leash visit, plus the covered seating area and consistent presence of other dogs for playtime. The fully fenced boundary and gravel surface make it a dependable neighborhood option.
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Before you go
The water fountain is turned off in winter through April, so bring your own water. This park is best for a quick midday visit; avoid it when wet since the sand turns to mud.
Frequently asked
- How big is it?
- Small. It is a triangular lot at 16th and Josephine, and one reviewer puts comfortable capacity at three or four dogs. It suits a quick outing rather than a long session.
- What is the surface?
- Gravel, held back by a tall concrete wall, with a few large rocks set into it. Several reviewers wish for grass, and a wet or snowy stretch turns it to mud.
- Is there water?
- A fountain runs in the warm months and stays off through winter until around April. Bowls are on site, so a filled bottle covers the cold season.
- Is there shade and seating?
- A covered seating area is the one spot out of the sun.
- Is Carla Madison Dog Park a good fit for a nervous dog?
- Read the room before going in. The tight footprint leaves dogs no way to get away from each other, and one regular reports repeated dominance scuffles here that her dog never ran into at parks in other states.
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