Dog walks in Sunset Hill, Seattle

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Sunset Hill, you'll find 13 parks covering about 609 acres and 1.6 miles of named walking paths.

13Parks nearby

609Acres of parks

0Off-leash areas

1.6Trail miles

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

Parks near Sunset Hill

Discovery Park573 acres · 0.7 mi (about 14 min walk) · Open in MapsLeashed dogs welcome
Kiwanis Memorial Preserve Park16 acres · 0.7 mi (about 14 min walk) · Open in Maps
Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens9.4 acres · 0.6 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps
Ballard Playground3.4 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in Maps
Commodore Park3.6 acres · 0.7 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps
Webster Park0.9 acres · 0.1 mi (about 3 min walk) · Open in Maps
Ballard Commons Park1.4 acres · 0.7 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps
Sunset Hill Park0.6 acres · 0.6 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Sunset Hill

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. The closest neighborhoods with dog areas are Loyal Heights, Lawton Park and Magnolia.

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

Good to know

10 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.

Sunset Hill dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Sunset Hill?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Sunset Hill are Discovery Park (573 acres), Kiwanis Memorial Preserve Park (16 acres) and Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens (9.4 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 Sunset Hill?

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. Nearby Seattle neighborhoods with dog areas include Loyal Heights, Lawton Park, Magnolia.

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.