Dog walks in Phinney Ridge, Seattle

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Phinney Ridge, you'll find 8 parks covering about 189 acres, 1 off-leash dog area, and 1.3 miles of named walking paths.

8Parks nearby

189Acres of parks

1Off-leash areas

1.3Trail miles

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

Parks near Phinney Ridge

Woodland Park96 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in MapsHas an off-leash area
Green Lake Park86 acres · 0.4 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
59th Street Park3.3 acres · in the neighborhood · Open in Maps
War Garden Public Park3.5 acres · 0.4 mi (about 9 min walk) · Open in Maps
Greenwood Triangle0.3 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in Maps
Sunset Place0.2 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in Maps
Linden Orchard Park0.3 acres · 0.5 mi (about 10 min walk) · Open in Maps
Cascade Place0.1 acres · 0.4 mi (about 9 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Phinney Ridge

Woodland Park Off-Leash Dog Park1.58 acres · 0.4 mi (about 9 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

Green Lake Trail1 mi within a 15-minute walk
Green Lake Cycle Path0.3 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

15 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.

Phinney Ridge dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Phinney Ridge?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Phinney Ridge are Woodland Park (96 acres), Green Lake Park (86 acres) and 59th Street Park (3.3 acres). For a longer walk, try the Green Lake Trail. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Phinney Ridge?

Yes. Woodland Park Off-Leash Dog Park 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.