Is this the same as Sellwood Riverfront Park?

They share a site. Sellwood Off-Leash Dog Park is the off-leash ground itself; the wider park around it, with the dock, picnic lawns, and Springwater Corridor link, has its own page as Sellwood Riverfront Park.

Yes. The beach slopes gently into the Willamette and trails run down to the water from the grassy run, which is why people drive across town for it.

No. Open grass meets the river with nothing in between, so a dog that ignores recall near water is a poor fit.

Tight. One regular suggests taking the smallest vehicle in the driveway, and arriving early on warm days is the difference between a spot and a lap of the neighborhood.

Is it usable after dark?

The lights were removed over their age and have not been replaced, so winter evenings here are genuinely dark.

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Sellwood Off-Leash Dog Park

A Willamette River beach where off-leash dogs wade straight in

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About this park

Sellwood Off-Leash Dog Park is the most praised off-leash ground in the city by a wide margin: a waterfront stretch along the Willamette River with a gently sloping sandy beach dogs wade into freely. Trails lead from the open grassy off-leash area down to the water, and the vibe is genuinely relaxed and social on warm days. Reviewers consistently call this the best dog park in the city.

Amenities

Off-leash Water Shade Restrooms Parking Benches Trash cans

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What visitors consistently say

The highlights

Reviewers call Sellwood the best dog park in Portland by a wide margin. The sandy beach and gently sloping river access are the headline features, and visitors routinely note how clean the grounds stay thanks to attentive owners.

The community

A warm-weather magnet. Summer afternoons bring a shirtless, sun-soaking, super-chill crowd mixing with happy off-leash dogs greeting each other along the beach.

Best for

High-energy Social dogs Large dogs Small dogs

Before you go

Parking is tight, so arrive early or walk/bike in from the surrounding Sellwood neighborhood. The park is best April through October when the riverside beach is accessible and the energy is at its peak; winter use is fine but lighting has been removed.

Frequently asked

Is this the same as Sellwood Riverfront Park?: They share a site. Sellwood Off-Leash Dog Park is the off-leash ground itself; the wider park around it, with the dock, picnic lawns, and Springwater Corridor link, has its own page as Sellwood Riverfront Park.
Can dogs swim here?: Yes. The beach slopes gently into the Willamette and trails run down to the water from the grassy run, which is why people drive across town for it.
Is it fenced?: No. Open grass meets the river with nothing in between, so a dog that ignores recall near water is a poor fit.
How is parking?: Tight. One regular suggests taking the smallest vehicle in the driveway, and arriving early on warm days is the difference between a spot and a lap of the neighborhood.
Is it usable after dark?: The lights were removed over their age and have not been replaced, so winter evenings here are genuinely dark.