Dog walks in Green Lake, Seattle

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Green Lake, you'll find 10 parks covering about 165 acres and 2.7 miles of named walking paths.

10Parks nearby

165Acres of parks

0Off-leash areas

2.7Trail miles

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

Parks near Green Lake

Green Lake Park86 acres · 0.1 mi (about 2 min walk) · Open in Maps
Ravenna Park48 acres · 0.7 mi (about 14 min walk) · Open in Maps
Maple Leaf Reservoir Park17 acres · 0.7 mi (about 14 min walk) · Open in Maps
Cowen Park9.3 acres · 0.7 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps
Froula Park3 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in Maps
Rainbow Point0.5 acres · 0.2 mi (about 4 min walk) · Open in Maps
Northeast 60th Street Park1.1 acres · 0.6 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps
Banner Way Triangles0.3 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Green Lake

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. The closest neighborhoods with dog areas are Meridian and Phinney Ridge.

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

Walking paths and trails

Green Lake Cycle Path1.4 mi within a 15-minute walk
Green Lake Trail1.3 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

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

Green Lake dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Green Lake?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Green Lake are Green Lake Park (86 acres), Ravenna Park (48 acres) and Maple Leaf Reservoir Park (17 acres). For a longer walk, try the Green Lake Cycle Path. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Green Lake?

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

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.