Gabriel Off-Leash Dog Park
Spacious fenced acres that shift between wooded hills and summer grass
About this park
Gabriel Park's off-leash area shifts between a grassy summer zone near the community center and a wooded, hilly dirt area in winter. The winter section is tricky to find (no directional signs, up a decent hill from the SE parking area). The park is spacious and fenced, and frequent visitors love its size and laid-back SW Portland energy, though expect mud and no on-site water during the winter season.
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What visitors say
Synthesized from 375 Google reviewsFrequent visitors rave about the sheer size of the fenced area and how uncrowded it feels even on busy days. The chill SW Portland energy and well-kept grounds make it a longtime favorite for husky and high-energy-dog owners.
A laid-back SW Portland crowd of regulars who look out for one another, including the habit of leaving filled water jugs in the winter area so other dogs can drink.
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Before you go
In winter, park near the barn-like structure on the SE side of the park to get closest to the off-leash area; the main lot is far and poorly signed. Bring your own water jug. No water supply exists in the winter section.
