Dog park · Sellwood, Westmoreland & Woodstock, Southeast
Sellwood Riverfront Park Off-Leash Area
About the dog park
- Open daily, 5 a.m.–midnight
- Run by Portland Parks & Recreation
Off-leash lawn at Sellwood Riverfront Park on the Willamette. Guides note the beach and waterfront trails are outside the off-leash area.
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
- LocationSE Spokane St & Oaks Pkwy, Sellwood, Westmoreland & Woodstock, Southeast
- NeighborhoodSellwood, Westmoreland & Woodstock, Southeast
- HoursOpen daily, 5 a.m.–midnight
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Sellwood Riverfront Park Off-Leash Area
- about 0.3 mi
- PDX SlidersRestaurantabout 0.8 mi
- about 0.9 mi
Sellwood Riverfront Park Off-Leash Area: frequently asked questions
Is there a small-dog area at Sellwood Riverfront Park Off-Leash Area?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
What are the hours of Sellwood Riverfront Park Off-Leash Area?
It is open daily, 5 a.m.–midnight.
Where is Sellwood Riverfront Park Off-Leash Area?
Sellwood Riverfront Park Off-Leash Area is at SE Spokane St & Oaks Pkwy, in Sellwood, Westmoreland & Woodstock, Southeast, Portland. Off-leash lawn at Sellwood Riverfront Park on the Willamette. Guides note the beach and waterfront trails are outside the off-leash area.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Sellwood Riverfront Park Off-Leash Area?
Yes. The closest on our list is Muddy Rudder Public House, about 0.3 mi away, followed by PDX Sliders (about 0.8 mi) and McMenamins Fulton Pub & Brewery (about 0.9 mi).
Sources
- Portland Parks & Recreation, undated, read Oct 2026
- City of Portland, Jul 2025
- Willamette Week, Jan 2018
- Portland Park Passport, Aug 2026