Dog walks in Westwood, Seattle

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Westwood, you'll find 3 parks covering about 57 acres.

3Parks nearby

57Acres of parks

0Off-leash areas

0.4Trail miles

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

Parks near Westwood

Fauntleroy Park37 acres · 0.5 mi (about 10 min walk) · Open in Maps
Roxhill Park14 acres · 0.3 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
E.C. Hughes Playground6.8 acres · 0.4 mi (about 9 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Westwood

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. The closest neighborhoods with dog areas are Van Asselt, Youngstown and Rainier Valley.

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

Walking paths and trails

Longfellow Creek Legacy Trail0.4 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

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.

Westwood dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Westwood?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Westwood are Fauntleroy Park (37 acres), Roxhill Park (14 acres) and E.C. Hughes Playground (6.8 acres). For a longer walk, try the Longfellow Creek Legacy Trail. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Westwood?

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. Nearby Seattle neighborhoods with dog areas include Van Asselt, Youngstown, Rainier Valley.

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.