Dog walks in Madison South, Portland

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Madison South, you'll find 4 parks covering about 62 acres and 1.9 miles of named walking paths.

4Parks nearby

62Acres of parks

0Off-leash areas

1.9Trail miles

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

Parks near Madison South

Gateway Green41 acres · 0.5 mi (about 10 min walk) · Open in Maps
Glenhaven Park15 acres · 0.3 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
Hancock Park3.6 acres · 0.3 mi (about 5 min walk) · Open in Maps
Joseph Wood Hill Park2.5 acres · 0.5 mi (about 9 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Madison South

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

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

Walking paths and trails

I-205 Multi-Use Path1.1 mi within a 15-minute walk
Siskiyou Pathway0.3 mi within a 15-minute walk
Valley Foot Path0.3 mi within a 15-minute walk
Meadow Loop0.1 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

2 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.

Madison South dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Madison South?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Madison South are Gateway Green (41 acres), Glenhaven Park (15 acres) and Hancock Park (3.6 acres). For a longer walk, try the I-205 Multi-Use Path. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Madison South?

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. Nearby Portland neighborhoods with dog areas include Roseway, Rose City Park, North 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.