Dog walks in Madison Park, Seattle

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Madison Park, you'll find 11 parks covering about 238 acres and 1.8 miles of named walking paths.

11Parks nearby

238Acres of parks

0Off-leash areas

1.8Trail miles

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

Parks near Madison Park

Washington Park Arboretum231 acres · 0.5 mi (about 10 min walk) · Open in Maps
Madison Park4.5 acres · 0.1 mi (about 2 min walk) · Open in Maps
Madison Park North Beach1.1 acres · 0.2 mi (about 5 min walk) · Open in Maps
Hyde Place0.1 acres · 0.3 mi (about 5 min walk) · Open in Maps
Lambert Place0.1 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in Maps
East Lee Street End0.2 acres · 0.4 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
McGilvra Boulevard0.4 acres · 0.5 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps
East Highland Drive Street End0.1 acres · 0.4 mi (about 9 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Madison Park

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. The closest neighborhoods with dog areas are Madrona, Capitol Hill and Eastlake.

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

Walking paths and trails

Lookout Loop0.8 mi within a 15-minute walk
SR 520 Trail0.8 mi within a 15-minute walk
Foster Point Trail0.2 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

3 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.

Madison Park dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Madison Park?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Madison Park are Washington Park Arboretum (231 acres), Madison Park (4.5 acres) and Madison Park North Beach (1.1 acres). For a longer walk, try the Lookout Loop. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Madison Park?

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. Nearby Seattle neighborhoods with dog areas include Madrona, Capitol Hill, Eastlake.

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.