Dog walks in Matthews Beach, Seattle

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Matthews Beach, you'll find 4 parks covering about 46 acres and 1.8 miles of named walking paths.

4Parks nearby

46Acres of parks

0Off-leash areas

1.8Trail miles

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

Parks near Matthews Beach

Meadowbrook Playfield20 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps
Meadowbrook Pond11 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in MapsLeashed dogs welcome
Matthews Beach Park15 acres · 0.6 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps
Penguin Park0.1 acres · 0.7 mi (about 14 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Matthews Beach

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. The closest neighborhoods with dog areas are Lake City, Olympic Hills and Pinehurst.

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 Trail1.6 mi within a 15-minute walk
Meadow Walk0.1 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

2 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.

Matthews Beach dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Matthews Beach?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Matthews Beach are Meadowbrook Playfield (20 acres), Meadowbrook Pond (11 acres) and Matthews Beach Park (15 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 Matthews Beach?

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. Nearby Seattle neighborhoods with dog areas include Lake City, Olympic Hills, Pinehurst.

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.