Dog park · St. Johns & Cathedral Park, North Portland
Cathedral Park Off-Leash Area
About the dog park
- Open daily, 5 a.m.–midnight
- Run by Portland Parks & Recreation
Off-leash area in Cathedral Park, the riverside park under the St. Johns Bridge. The city page does not say whether it is fenced.
Rules
In Portland's city parks, dogs must be on a leash except inside a designated off-leash area, and they stay leashed on the way in and out. In the off-leash area, carry a leash, keep your dog in sight and under voice control, stop it from digging and bring no more than three dogs. Dogs need a current license and rabies tag, and you must pick up after your dog. Dogs are not allowed on sports fields and courts or in water features, several off-leash areas near schools close to dogs on school days from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and leash and scoop violations can cost up to $150. (Portland Parks & Recreation)
Rules and hours can change, and dog parks sometimes close for repairs. Check the signs at the gate.
Getting there
- LocationN Edison St & Pittsburg Ave, St. Johns & Cathedral Park, North Portland
- NeighborhoodSt. Johns & Cathedral Park, North Portland
- HoursOpen daily, 5 a.m.–midnight
Cathedral Park Off-Leash Area: frequently asked questions
Is there a small-dog area at Cathedral Park Off-Leash Area?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
What are the hours of Cathedral Park Off-Leash Area?
It is open daily, 5 a.m.–midnight.
Where is Cathedral Park Off-Leash Area?
Cathedral Park Off-Leash Area is at N Edison St & Pittsburg Ave, in St. Johns & Cathedral Park, North Portland, Portland. Off-leash area in Cathedral Park, the riverside park under the St. Johns Bridge. The city page does not say whether it is fenced.
Sources
- Portland Parks & Recreation, undated, read Oct 2026
- City of Portland, Jul 2025