Dog walks in Southwest Hills, Portland

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Southwest Hills, you'll find 4 parks covering about 53 acres, 2 off-leash dog areas, and 4.5 miles of named walking paths.

4Parks nearby

53Acres of parks

2Off-leash areas

4.5Trail miles

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

Parks near Southwest Hills

Council Crest Park44 acres · 0.1 mi (about 3 min walk) · Open in MapsHas an off-leash area
Portland Heights Park5.1 acres · 0.2 mi (about 4 min walk) · Open in Maps
Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial4 acres · 0.7 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps
Southwest Talbot Property0.1 acres · 0.5 mi (about 10 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Southwest Hills

Council Crest Off-Leash Area3.04 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in Maps
Council Crest Off-Leash Area0.4 mi (about 9 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

Marquam Trail1.9 mi within a 15-minute walk
Council Crest Trail0.7 mi within a 15-minute walk
Maple Trail0.3 mi within a 15-minute walk
Vietnam Veterans Memorial0.3 mi within a 15-minute walk
Overlook Trail0.3 mi within a 15-minute walk
Connector Trail0.2 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

8 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.

Southwest Hills dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Southwest Hills?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Southwest Hills are Council Crest Park (44 acres), Portland Heights Park (5.1 acres) and Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial (4 acres). For a longer walk, try the Marquam Trail. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Southwest Hills?

Yes. Council Crest Off-Leash Area is about 0.4 miles from the neighborhood center, and 1 more off-leash area is within a 15-minute walk. 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.