Dog park · Alberta Arts District & Concordia, Northeast
Fernhill Park Off-Leash Area
About the dog park
- Size: about 5.2 acres
- Open daily, 5 a.m.–midnight
- Run by Portland Parks & Recreation
Large unfenced off-leash lawn in Fernhill Park in Northeast Portland, best for dogs with reliable recall since it sits near a busy street.
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
- LocationNE 37th Ave & Ainsworth St, Portland, OR
- NeighborhoodAlberta Arts District & Concordia, Northeast
- HoursOpen daily, 5 a.m.–midnight
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Fernhill Park Off-Leash Area
- NEPO 42Barabout 0.3 mi
- about 0.4 mi
- Oakshire Beer HallBreweryabout 0.5 mi
- about 0.7 mi
- La BonitaRestaurantabout 0.8 mi
- La SirenitaRestaurantabout 0.8 mi
Other dog parks nearby
- about 1.0 mi
- about 1.0 mi
Fernhill Park Off-Leash Area: frequently asked questions
Is there a small-dog area at Fernhill Park Off-Leash Area?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
How big is Fernhill Park Off-Leash Area?
It is about 5.2 acres.
What are the hours of Fernhill Park Off-Leash Area?
It is open daily, 5 a.m.–midnight.
Where is Fernhill Park Off-Leash Area?
Fernhill Park Off-Leash Area is at NE 37th Ave & Ainsworth St, in the Alberta Arts District & Concordia, Northeast, Portland. Large unfenced off-leash lawn in Fernhill Park in Northeast Portland, best for dogs with reliable recall since it sits near a busy street.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Fernhill Park Off-Leash Area?
Yes. The closest on our list is NEPO 42, about 0.3 mi away, followed by McMenamins Kennedy School – Courtyard Restaurant (about 0.4 mi) and Oakshire Beer Hall (about 0.5 mi).
Sources
- Portland Parks & Recreation, undated, read Oct 2026
- City of Portland, Jul 2025
- Willamette Week, Jan 2018
- Portland Park Passport, Aug 2026
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