Chimney Park
Wooded loop where Portland's best fenced dog park lives
About this park
Chimney Park is a huge, fully fenced off-leash area in North Portland with a beautiful wooded loop that lets dogs run free under tall trees. Double-gated entry keeps flight risks contained, and a disc golf course and paved trails wrap the perimeter for a full human-and-dog outing. Widely called the best fully fenced dog park in town.
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Chimney Park reviews
What visitors consistently sayReviewers consistently call Chimney the best fully fenced dog park in Portland, praising the size, the double gates, and the shady walking loop. The adjacent disc golf course and paved trails earn frequent mentions as a bonus for human-and-dog exercise combos.
Dog owners here are friendly and chatty, and regulars keep water bowls topped off for visitors.
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Before you go
Bring your own water. There's no fountain inside the fence, though regulars leave communal bowls. The entrance gets muddy in winter, so pack a towel.
Frequently asked
- Is Chimney Park fully fenced?
- Yes, and the entry is double-gated, which reviewers credit for stopping escapes during the shuffle in and out.
- Is there water inside the fence?
- No fountain. Regulars leave communal bowls and igloos out for refills, but carrying a bottle is the reliable move.
- How muddy does it get in winter?
- The ground near the entrance is the worst of it. The rest of the loop stays usable through the wet months, and regulars keep a towel in the car.
- Is it a good place to bring kids?
- Reviewers are blunt that this is one of the few places dogs get to run loose, and several ask that children stay close. Running kids draw chase from dogs that have never met one.
- What else is on site?
- A disc golf course and paved trails ring the fenced area, which makes a combined human-and-dog walk easy. Road noise carries across the whole site.
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