Dog walks in University Park, Portland

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central University Park, you'll find 6 parks covering about 30 acres and 1.2 miles of named walking paths.

6Parks nearby

30Acres of parks

0Off-leash areas

1.2Trail miles

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

Parks near University Park

Peninsula Crossing Trail17 acres · 0.5 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps
Portsmouth Park4 acres · 0.2 mi (about 4 min walk) · Open in Maps
McKenna Park4.5 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in MapsLeashed dogs welcome
East Quad2.2 acres · 0.4 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
Academic Quad2 acres · 0.4 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
Villa Quad0.6 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near University Park

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. The closest neighborhoods with dog areas are Kenton, Arbor Lodge and Boise.

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

Walking paths and trails

Peninsula Crossing Trail0.5 mi within a 15-minute walk
North Greenway Trail0.4 mi within a 15-minute walk
Waud Bluff 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.

University Park dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in University Park?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central University Park are Peninsula Crossing Trail (17 acres), Portsmouth Park (4 acres) and McKenna Park (4.5 acres). For a longer walk, try the Peninsula Crossing Trail. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near University Park?

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. Nearby Portland neighborhoods with dog areas include Kenton, Arbor Lodge, Boise.

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.