Dog walks in Old Town, Portland

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Old Town, you'll find 14 parks covering about 54 acres, 1 off-leash dog area, and 5.4 miles of named walking paths.

14Parks nearby

54Acres of parks

1Off-leash areas

5.4Trail miles

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

Parks near Old Town

Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park21 acres · 0.2 mi (about 3 min walk) · Open in Maps
Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade9.6 acres · 0.3 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
The Fields Neighborhood Park3.6 acres · 0.6 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in MapsHas an off-leash area
South Park Blocks10 acres · 0.7 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps
North Park Blocks3.2 acres · 0.3 mi (about 5 min walk) · Open in Maps
Jamison Square0.9 acres · 0.5 mi (about 9 min walk) · Open in Maps
Tanner Springs Park1.2 acres · 0.6 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps
Oregon Convention Center Plaza1 acres · 0.6 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Old Town

The Fields Neighborhood Park dog area0.18 acres · 0.7 mi (about 14 min walk) · Open in Maps

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

Walking paths and trails

Willamette Greenway Trail2.1 mi within a 15-minute walk
Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade1.3 mi within a 15-minute walk
Broadway Bridge0.7 mi within a 15-minute walk
Morrison Bridge0.5 mi within a 15-minute walk
Northeast Lloyd Boulevard0.2 mi within a 15-minute walk
Steel Bridge (Lower Deck)0.2 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

58 mapped drinking fountains nearby. Still bring water on warm days.
6 mapped dog waste stations along the way.
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.

Old Town dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Old Town?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Old Town are Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park (21 acres), Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade (9.6 acres) and The Fields Neighborhood Park (3.6 acres). For a longer walk, try the Willamette Greenway Trail. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Old Town?

Yes. The Fields Neighborhood Park dog area is about 0.7 miles from the neighborhood center. Check posted hours and rules before you go.

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.