Dog walks in Seward Park, Seattle

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Seward Park, you'll find 8 parks covering about 271 acres, 1 off-leash dog area, and 1.4 miles of named walking paths.

8Parks nearby

271Acres of parks

1Off-leash areas

1.4Trail miles

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

Parks near Seward Park

Seward Park213 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in Maps
Lake Washington Boulevard31 acres · 0.3 mi (about 5 min walk) · Open in Maps
Brighton Playfield12 acres · 0.7 mi (about 14 min walk) · Open in Maps
Martha Washington Park7.4 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps
Ferdinand Street Boat Launch4.3 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in Maps
Lakewood Playground2.3 acres · 0.5 mi (about 10 min walk) · Open in Maps
South Eddy Street End0.1 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps
South Brighton Street End0.1 acres · 0.7 mi (about 14 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Seward Park

Growlerz Seattle0.3 acres · 0.8 mi (about 15 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

Broken Tree Trail0.3 mi within a 15-minute walk
Bald Eagle Trail0.2 mi within a 15-minute walk
Lost Lake Trail0.2 mi within a 15-minute walk
Andrews Bay Trail0.2 mi within a 15-minute walk
Erratic Trail0.2 mi within a 15-minute walk
Woodpecker Trail0.2 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

7 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.

Seward Park dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Seward Park?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Seward Park are Seward Park (213 acres), Lake Washington Boulevard (31 acres) and Brighton Playfield (12 acres). For a longer walk, try the Broken Tree Trail. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Seward Park?

Yes. Growlerz Seattle is about 0.8 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.