Dog park · Beacon Hill, South Seattle
Dr. Jose Rizal Park Off-Leash Area
About the dog park
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 4 acres
- Run by Seattle Parks and Recreation
Four-acre off-leash area on the north slope of Beacon Hill with views of downtown and Puget Sound, reached by a long set of stairs.
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
- Location1007 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA
- NeighborhoodBeacon Hill, South Seattle
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Dr. Jose Rizal Park Off-Leash Area
- McCoy's Firehouse Bar & GrillRestaurantabout 0.8 mi
- Locus Wines Occidental SquareWine barabout 0.8 mi
- Collins PubPubabout 0.9 mi
- MusangRestaurantabout 0.9 mi
- about 1.0 mi
- about 1.0 mi
Other dog parks nearby
- Blue Dog Pond Off-Leash AreaAbout 1.7 acresabout 1.0 mi
Dr. Jose Rizal Park Off-Leash Area: frequently asked questions
Is Dr. Jose Rizal Park 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 Dr. Jose Rizal Park Off-Leash Area?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
How big is Dr. Jose Rizal Park Off-Leash Area?
It is about 4 acres.
Where is Dr. Jose Rizal Park Off-Leash Area?
Dr. Jose Rizal Park Off-Leash Area is at 1007 12th Ave S, on Beacon Hill, South Seattle, Seattle. Four-acre off-leash area on the north slope of Beacon Hill with views of downtown and Puget Sound, reached by a long set of stairs.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Dr. Jose Rizal Park Off-Leash Area?
Yes. The closest on our list is McCoy's Firehouse Bar & Grill, about 0.8 mi away, followed by Locus Wines Occidental Square (about 0.8 mi) and Collins Pub (about 0.9 mi).
Sources
- BringFido, undated, read Oct 2026
- Daily Hive, Feb 2021
- Seattle Parks and Recreation (Parkways), Jan 2026