Where my corgi Charlie and I actually go. Seattle is one of the most dog-friendly cities around, and these are the parks, patios, and gear that make getting out with a dog easy, with extra love for short-legged pups who don't need big jumps.
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Charlie's Picks
Off-Leash Parks
Patios & Pints
Grab-and-Go Gear
Charlie's Picks
Our regular walk. The flat loop around the lake is easy on Charlie's short legs, with old-growth forest and water views the whole way. Leashed dogs only.
Seward Park
Charlie and I have been here, and it's great for short legs: flat gravel you can see across, plus a separate area for small or shy dogs.
Genesee Dog Park
Off-Leash Parks
The big weekend outing: 8.6 acres of trails plus a fenced beach on Lake Washington. Bring a towel.
Warren G. Magnuson Park Off Leash Area
A big fenced field for ball chasing, with water stations to rinse off muddy paws before the car.
Blue Dog Pond
It's under the freeway, so it's covered. The off-leash spot for rainy days, and in Seattle that's most days.
I-5 Colonnade Off-Leash Area
Worth the drive to Redmond: 40 acres of trails with river access for dogs who love to swim.
Marymoor Off-Leash Dog Park
Patios & Pints
The perfect pairing with a Seward Park walk. Outdoor seating, food trucks, and a big beer selection.
Chuck's Hop Shop Seward Park
Water bowls out for the pups, and it's a short walk from Gas Works Park for a stroll after.
Fremont Brewing's Urban Beer Garden
A Ballard favorite with plenty of outdoor space and their own food, so no need to hunt for a food truck.
Reuben's Brews - Ballard Brewery & Taproom
Caribbean food on a sandy patio, right by the Green Lake loop. Walk the lake, then eat.
Bongos
Grab-and-Go Gear
Clips right onto the leash and folds flat, so a water break never needs planning.
Collaps A Bowl
Keep one in the car for the ride home from a muddy park. Soaks up way more than a regular towel.
Soggy Doggy Super Shammy Absorbent Dog Towel
Lifts a short dog high enough to see out the window and keeps them from jumping around the car. Good for long backs.
Rover Dog Booster Seat
The unglamorous essential. Clips to the leash so you're never caught without a bag.
