Dog park · Columbia City & Rainier Valley, South Seattle
Blue Dog Pond Off-Leash Area
About the dog park
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 1.7 acres
- Run by Seattle Parks and Recreation
Fenced off-leash area in a sunken basin at Sam Smith Park near Mount Baker, marked by a big blue dog sculpture; it can get muddy in the rainy season.
Rules
In Seattle's parks, dogs must be on a leash everywhere except inside the designated off-leash areas, and you still need to carry a leash for each dog there. Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated to use an off-leash area. Even on a leash, dogs are not allowed on the city's beaches, in play areas, on athletic fields or in ponds and fountains. Pick up after your dog; fines run from $50 to $150, and up to $500 for a dog on a beach. (Seattle Parks and Recreation)
Rules and hours can change, and dog parks sometimes close for repairs. Check the signs at the gate.
Getting there
- Location1520 26th Ave S, Seattle, WA
- NeighborhoodColumbia City & Rainier Valley, South Seattle
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Blue Dog Pond Off-Leash Area
- That's Amore Italian CafeRestaurantabout 0.3 mi
- Reckless Noodle HouseRestaurantabout 0.7 mi
- Mioposto Mount BakerRestaurantabout 0.9 mi
- MusangRestaurantabout 0.9 mi
- Perihelion BreweryBrewery · dog menuabout 1.0 mi
Other dog parks nearby
- Dr. Jose Rizal Park Off-Leash AreaAbout 4 acresabout 1.0 mi
Blue Dog Pond Off-Leash Area: frequently asked questions
Is Blue Dog Pond Off-Leash Area fenced?
Yes. Our sources describe it as fenced, so your dog can run off leash inside.
Is there a small-dog area at Blue Dog Pond Off-Leash Area?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
How big is Blue Dog Pond Off-Leash Area?
It is about 1.7 acres.
Where is Blue Dog Pond Off-Leash Area?
Blue Dog Pond Off-Leash Area is at 1520 26th Ave S, in Columbia City & Rainier Valley, South Seattle, Seattle. Fenced off-leash area in a sunken basin at Sam Smith Park near Mount Baker, marked by a big blue dog sculpture; it can get muddy in the rainy season.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Blue Dog Pond Off-Leash Area?
Yes. The closest on our list is That's Amore Italian Cafe, about 0.3 mi away, followed by Reckless Noodle House (about 0.7 mi) and Mioposto Mount Baker (about 0.9 mi).
Sources
- BringFido, undated, read Oct 2026
- Daily Hive, Feb 2021
- Seattle Parks and Recreation, Jun 2023