Dog walks in University District, Seattle

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central University District, you'll find 22 parks covering about 83 acres and 4.3 miles of named walking paths.

22Parks nearby

83Acres of parks

0Off-leash areas

4.3Trail miles

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

Parks near University District

Ravenna Park48 acres · 0.7 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps
Parrington Lawn6.7 acres · 0.2 mi (about 4 min walk) · Open in Maps
Cowen Park9.3 acres · 0.7 mi (about 14 min walk) · Open in Maps
Denny Yard3.8 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in Maps
The Quad3.3 acres · 0.4 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
University Playground2.7 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in Maps
Ravenna Woods1.2 acres · 0.5 mi (about 9 min walk) · Open in Maps
Portage Bay Vista1.9 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near University District

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. The closest neighborhoods with dog areas are Meridian and Eastlake.

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 Trail2 mi within a 15-minute walk
Rainier Vista Northeast0.3 mi within a 15-minute walk
Northeast Klickitat Lane0.3 mi within a 15-minute walk
Northeast Pierce Lane0.2 mi within a 15-minute walk
Northeast Kitsap Lane0.2 mi within a 15-minute walk
King Lane Northeast0.2 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

10 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.

University District dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in University District?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central University District are Ravenna Park (48 acres), Parrington Lawn (6.7 acres) and Cowen Park (9.3 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 University District?

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. Nearby Seattle neighborhoods with dog areas include Meridian, Eastlake.

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.