Mt Tabor Park Off-Leash Dog Area
Fenced riverside dirt run next to Willamette Park's trails and kayak beaches
About this park
A fenced off-leash enclosure within Willamette Park along the Willamette River in SW Portland: flat, dirt-surfaced, and fully enclosed with solid latching gates and plumbed water. The park itself is a gem with riverside trails, kayak beaches, and boat launch access, though the dog enclosure itself is a sparse, shadeless dirt run that gets dusty and hot in summer. Many visitors prefer walking dogs along the parkway over staying in the fenced area.
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What visitors say
Synthesized from 785 Google reviewsReviewers praise the solid fencing, double-gated entries, and on-site water, plus the bigger draw next door: Willamette Park's flat pathways, grassy fields, and hidden kayak beaches along the river. Drainage holds up well; the dirt mix doesn't turn to mud like other Portland parks.
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Before you go
Parking is paid until 5pm. Avoid summer afternoons in the fenced area; there is almost no shade and it gets extremely hot. The real dog-friendly experience here is the Willamette Park trails and riverside access, which allow leashed dogs.
