Sellwood Riverfront Park
Huge off-leash run with river swims and beach access
About this park
Sellwood Riverfront Park is a waterfront off-leash area on the Willamette where dogs wade, swim, and run along a grassy bank with direct beach access. The park sits at the junction of the Springwater Corridor and the riverfront paths, and a dock, picnic lawn, and the Sellwood Bridge view round out the scene.
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Sellwood Riverfront Park reviews
What visitors consistently sayVisitors rave about the size of Sellwood Riverfront Park's off-leash area, the easy river access for dogs who love to swim, and the trail connections that turn a quick walk into a full riverside loop. The view of the Sellwood Bridge is a recurring favorite.
Summer weekends draw kayakers, picnickers, and a big cross-section of dog owners. Expect a lively scene rather than a quiet one.
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Before you go
Parking fills fast on warm days, so arrive early or bike in via the Springwater Corridor. Rinse your dog after river swims; the Willamette isn't always swimming-clean.
Frequently asked
- Is this the same place as Sellwood Off-Leash Dog Park?
- They share a site. Sellwood Riverfront Park covers the full waterfront, with the dock, picnic lawn, and Springwater Corridor link; the off-leash ground inside it has its own page as Sellwood Off-Leash Dog Park.
- Can dogs swim in the river here?
- Yes. The bank slopes gently into the Willamette with beach space and plenty of access points, and reviewers describe dogs in the water as the main event on warm days.
- How is parking?
- The lot fills quickly on warm days. Arriving early or riding in on the Springwater Corridor avoids the wait for a space.
- Are there restrooms?
- Yes, and reviews split on them. One visitor called them surprisingly clean; another found them dirty with overflowing trash nearby.
- Is the off-leash area fenced?
- No. Open grass runs to the water with nothing in between, so a dog who ignores recall near a river is a poor fit here.
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