Dog walks in Chinatown-International District, Seattle

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Chinatown-International District, you'll find 25 parks covering about 49 acres, 1 off-leash dog area, and 3.1 miles of named walking paths.

25Parks nearby

49Acres of parks

1Off-leash areas

3.1Trail miles

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

Parks near Chinatown-International District

Dr. Jose Rizal Park10 acres · 0.4 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in MapsHas an off-leash area
Waterfront Park10 acres · 0.6 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps
Lewis Park5.2 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in Maps
Yesler Terrace Park2.6 acres · 0.2 mi (about 4 min walk) · Open in Maps
Daejeon Park4.1 acres · 0.5 mi (about 10 min walk) · Open in Maps
Kobe Terrace Park1.2 acres · 0.1 mi (about 3 min walk) · Open in Maps
Pratt Park4 acres · 0.7 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps
Seattle University Park3.5 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Chinatown-International District

Jose Rizal Dog Park3.73 acres · 0.4 mi (about 7 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

Mountains-to-Sound Trail0.6 mi within a 15-minute walk
I 90 Trail0.5 mi within a 15-minute walk
Lewis Park Trail0.4 mi within a 15-minute walk
Portside Trail0.4 mi within a 15-minute walk
SODO Trail0.3 mi within a 15-minute walk
Waterfront Trail0.3 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

8 mapped drinking fountains nearby. Still bring water on warm days.
2 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.

Chinatown-International District dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Chinatown-International District?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Chinatown-International District are Dr. Jose Rizal Park (10 acres), Waterfront Park (10 acres) and Lewis Park (5.2 acres). For a longer walk, try the Mountains-to-Sound Trail. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Chinatown-International District?

Yes. Jose Rizal Dog Park is about 0.4 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.