Dog walks in Northgate, Seattle

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Northgate, you'll find 10 parks covering about 41 acres.

10Parks nearby

41Acres of parks

0Off-leash areas

0.4Trail miles

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

Parks near Northgate

Northacres Park22 acres · 0.7 mi (about 14 min walk) · Open in MapsHas an off-leash area
Hubbard Homestead Park3.9 acres · in the neighborhood · Open in Maps
Northgate Park3.5 acres · 0.2 mi (about 4 min walk) · Open in Maps
Mineral Springs Park4.6 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps
Thornton Creek Water Quality Channel2.6 acres · 0.5 mi (about 9 min walk) · Open in Maps
Victory Creek Park1.4 acres · 0.3 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
Pinehurst Playground1.3 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps
Victory Heights Playground1.5 acres · 0.7 mi (about 15 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Northgate

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

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

Walking paths and trails

John Lewis Memorial Bridge0.4 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

4 mapped drinking fountains nearby. Still bring water on warm days.
7 mapped dog waste stations 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.

Northgate dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Northgate?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Northgate are Northacres Park (22 acres), Hubbard Homestead Park (3.9 acres) and Northgate Park (3.5 acres). For a longer walk, try the John Lewis Memorial Bridge. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Northgate?

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

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.