Dog walks in First Hill, Seattle

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central First Hill, you'll find 29 parks covering about 45 acres, 1 off-leash dog area, and 0.5 miles of named walking paths.

29Parks nearby

45Acres of parks

1Off-leash areas

0.5Trail miles

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

Parks near First Hill

Cal Anderson Park11 acres · 0.5 mi (about 10 min walk) · Open in Maps
Freeway Park7.1 acres · 0.2 mi (about 5 min walk) · Open in Maps
Plymouth Pillars Park1 acres · 0.3 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in MapsHas an off-leash area
Waterfront Park10 acres · 0.7 mi (about 15 min walk) · Open in Maps
Seattle University Park3.5 acres · 0.3 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
Yesler Terrace Park2.6 acres · 0.6 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps
View Park0.8 acres · 0.3 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
First Hill Park0.2 acres · 0.2 mi (about 3 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near First Hill

Plymouth Pillars Park dog area0.22 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 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

Yesler Hillclimb0.2 mi within a 15-minute walk
Waterfront Trail0.1 mi within a 15-minute walk
Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge0.1 mi within a 15-minute walk
Paul Pigott Memorial Corridor0.1 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

12 mapped drinking fountains nearby. Still bring water on warm days.
14 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.

First Hill dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in First Hill?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central First Hill are Cal Anderson Park (11 acres), Freeway Park (7.1 acres) and Plymouth Pillars Park (1 acres). For a longer walk, try the Yesler Hillclimb. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near First Hill?

Yes. Plymouth Pillars Park dog area 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.