Dog walks in Ballard, Seattle

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Ballard, you'll find 11 parks covering about 17 acres.

11Parks nearby

17Acres of parks

0Off-leash areas

0Trail miles

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

Parks near Ballard

Loyal Heights Playfield6.9 acres · 0.5 mi (about 10 min walk) · Open in Maps
Salmon Bay Park3.3 acres · 0.2 mi (about 5 min walk) · Open in Maps
Ballard Playground3.4 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in Maps
Ballard Commons Park1.4 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in Maps
Webster Park0.9 acres · 0.5 mi (about 10 min walk) · Open in Maps
Ballard Corners Park0.3 acres · 0.3 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
Gemenskap Park0.5 acres · 0.6 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps
Bergen Place0.1 acres · 0.6 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Ballard

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. The closest neighborhoods with dog areas are Loyal Heights, Phinney Ridge and Lawton Park.

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

Good to know

7 mapped drinking fountains nearby. Still bring water on warm days.
8 mapped dog waste stations along the way.
Seattle’s mild, damp weather makes year-round walking easy, but expect muddy paws from fall through spring. Seattle Parks has designated off-leash areas. Elsewhere, dogs must stay leashed.
Planning the day's walk? See how long to walk your dog.

Ballard dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Ballard?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Ballard are Loyal Heights Playfield (6.9 acres), Salmon Bay Park (3.3 acres) and Ballard Playground (3.4 acres). Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Ballard?

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. Nearby Seattle neighborhoods with dog areas include Loyal Heights, Phinney Ridge, Lawton Park.

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.