Dog walks in Lake City, Seattle

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Lake City, you'll find 10 parks covering about 7 acres, 1 off-leash dog area, and 0.5 miles of named walking paths.

10Parks nearby

7Acres of parks

1Off-leash areas

0.5Trail miles

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

Parks near Lake City

Virgil Flaim Park2.6 acres · 0.1 mi (about 3 min walk) · Open in Maps
Albert Davis Park0.9 acres · 0.1 mi (about 3 min walk) · Open in Maps
Thornton Creek Natural Area1.1 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in Maps
Cedar Park2.1 acres · 0.5 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps
Lake City Mini-Park0.2 acres · in the neighborhood · Open in Maps
Lake City Memorial Triangle0.1 acres · in the neighborhood · Open in Maps
Lake City Living Memorial Triangle0.1 acres · 0.6 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps
Pinehurst Pocket Park0.2 acres · 0.7 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Lake City

Dogwood Play Park0.42 acres · 0.2 mi (about 4 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

Burke-Gilman Trail0.4 mi within a 15-minute walk
Northeast 133rd Street0.1 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

1 mapped drinking fountain 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.

Lake City dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Lake City?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Lake City are Virgil Flaim Park (2.6 acres), Albert Davis Park and Thornton Creek Natural Area (1.1 acres). For a longer walk, try the Burke-Gilman Trail. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Lake City?

Yes. Dogwood Play Park is about 0.2 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.