Dog walks in Loyal Heights, Seattle

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Loyal Heights, you'll find 6 parks covering about 99 acres, 1 off-leash dog area, and 2.3 miles of named walking paths.

6Parks nearby

99Acres of parks

1Off-leash areas

2.3Trail miles

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

Parks near Loyal Heights

Golden Gardens Park79 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in MapsHas an off-leash area
North Beach Park & Natural Area9.9 acres · 0.3 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
Loyal Heights Playfield6.9 acres · 0.5 mi (about 10 min walk) · Open in Maps
North Beach Ravine2.6 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in Maps
Sunset Hill Park0.6 acres · 0.4 mi (about 9 min walk) · Open in Maps
Crown Hill Glen0.4 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Loyal Heights

Golden Gardens Park dog area1.02 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

Trail #10.5 mi within a 15-minute walk
Burke-Gilman Trail0.5 mi within a 15-minute walk
Trail #80.4 mi within a 15-minute walk
Trail #40.3 mi within a 15-minute walk
Trail #50.2 mi within a 15-minute walk
Trail #20.1 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

4 mapped drinking fountains nearby. Still bring water on warm days.
1 mapped dog waste station 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.

Loyal Heights dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Loyal Heights?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Loyal Heights are Golden Gardens Park (79 acres), North Beach Park & Natural Area (9.9 acres) and Loyal Heights Playfield (6.9 acres). For a longer walk, try the Trail #1. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Loyal Heights?

Yes. Golden Gardens 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.