Dog walks in Hawthorne, Portland

The parks, off-leash dog areas, and trails within about a 15-minute walk of central Hawthorne.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Hawthorne, you'll find 5 parks covering about 41 acres.

5Parks nearby

41Acres of parks

0Off-leash areas

0.3Trail miles

Map of parks, dog areas, and walking paths within about a 15-minute walk of Hawthorne, Portland — Neighborhood center Parks Dog areas Walking paths Water fountains ~15-minute walk

Parks near Hawthorne

Laurelhurst Park35 acres · 0.5 mi (about 10 min walk) · Open in Maps
Sewallcrest Park4.2 acres · 0.6 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps
Sunnyside School Park1.7 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in Maps
Ivon Street Park0.3 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps
Lincoln Street Church Park0.1 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in MapsLeashed dogs welcome

Off-leash dog areas near Hawthorne

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. The closest neighborhoods with dog areas are Laurelhurst, North Tabor and South Tabor.

Off-leash hours and rules vary by park. Always check the posted signs before letting your dog off leash.

Walking paths and trails

Laurelhurst Park Trail0.3 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

3 mapped drinking fountains nearby. Still bring water on warm days.
Portland is mild but wet for much of the year, so expect muddy paws from fall to spring. Portland Parks has designated off-leash areas. Elsewhere, dogs must be leashed.
Planning the day's walk? See how long to walk your dog.

Hawthorne dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Hawthorne?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Hawthorne are Laurelhurst Park (35 acres), Sewallcrest Park (4.2 acres) and Sunnyside School Park (1.7 acres). For a longer walk, try the Laurelhurst Park Trail. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Hawthorne?

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. Nearby Portland neighborhoods with dog areas include Laurelhurst, North Tabor, South Tabor.

Park, trail, and amenity data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), as of September 18, 2026. Distances are straight-line from the neighborhood's center point, so actual walking routes are a little longer. Parks marked as closed to dogs in OpenStreetMap are left out, but rules change, so follow posted signs.