Dog walks in Madison Valley, Seattle

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Madison Valley, you'll find 26 parks covering about 281 acres and 0.5 miles of named walking paths.

26Parks nearby

281Acres of parks

0Off-leash areas

0.5Trail miles

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

Parks near Madison Valley

Washington Park Arboretum231 acres · 0.3 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
Madrona Park23 acres · 0.7 mi (about 15 min walk) · Open in Maps
Miller Playfield7.7 acres · 0.4 mi (about 9 min walk) · Open in Maps
Lakeview Park5.7 acres · 0.5 mi (about 9 min walk) · Open in Maps
Harrison Ridge Greenbelt2.7 acres · 0.2 mi (about 4 min walk) · Open in Maps
Madison Valley Stormwater Project1.4 acres · 0.1 mi (about 2 min walk) · Open in Maps
William Grose Park0.5 acres · 0.2 mi (about 3 min walk) · Open in Maps
Viretta Park1.9 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Madison Valley

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

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

Walking paths and trails

Arboretum Loop Trail0.4 mi within a 15-minute walk
East Pine Street0.1 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

3 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.

Madison Valley dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Madison Valley?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Madison Valley are Washington Park Arboretum (231 acres), Madrona Park (23 acres) and Miller Playfield (7.7 acres). For a longer walk, try the Arboretum Loop Trail. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Madison Valley?

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

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.