Dog park · Hawthorne & Sunnyside, Southeast
Sewallcrest Park Off-Leash Area
About the dog park
- Open daily, 5 a.m.–midnight; closed during permitted sports
- Run by Portland Parks & Recreation
Off-leash area in Sewallcrest Park. It is closed to dogs when the field is used for permitted sports.
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 31st Ave & Market St, Portland, OR
- NeighborhoodHawthorne & Sunnyside, Southeast
- HoursOpen daily, 5 a.m.–midnight; closed during permitted sports
Sewallcrest Park Off-Leash Area: frequently asked questions
Is there a small-dog area at Sewallcrest Park Off-Leash Area?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
What are the hours of Sewallcrest Park Off-Leash Area?
It is open daily, 5 a.m.–midnight; closed during permitted sports.
Where is Sewallcrest Park Off-Leash Area?
Sewallcrest Park Off-Leash Area is at SE 31st Ave & Market St, in Hawthorne & Sunnyside, Southeast, Portland. Off-leash area in Sewallcrest Park. It is closed to dogs when the field is used for permitted sports.
Sources
- Portland Parks & Recreation, undated, read Oct 2026
- City of Portland, Jul 2025