Warren G. Magnuson Park Off Leash Area
A mile-long loop that ends at a Lake Washington dog beach
About this park
A 9-acre off-leash area on the shores of Lake Washington with direct water access. Dogs can swim in the lake, run on open grass, and socialize with a large regular community. One of Seattle's premier off-leash destinations.
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What visitors say
Synthesized from 1216 Google reviewsReviewers rave about the expansive layout and direct lake swimming; the walk down to the beachfront with its rocks and low tide is the moment that wins people over. The double-gate "air lock" entries to the water area get frequent praise from owners worried about flight-risk dogs.
Friendly, established crowd that treats this as their go-to park, with nice dogs and pawrents the consistent refrain across reviews. A small-dog section runs alongside the main area for tinier dogs who want their own space.
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Before you go
The lake access is the main draw; bring a towel for the drive home. Go early on summer weekends, it gets packed. The parking lot fills quickly; there's overflow parking nearby.
