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Westcrest Park | Discovering Seattle Parks
Dogs — and their families — get happy when the sun comes out and the daylight hours stretch out into evening. Make the most of the extra hours to play and explore one of these great parks for a family-friendly hike with your pet this summer.
Luther Burbank Park
Start off in the waterfront off-leash area (there’s even a doggie shower!) and then leash up for a fun romp through the rest of this park following a trail that hugs the shoreline of Lake Washington.
Find it: 2040 84th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island
Westcrest Park
A web of wooded trails is the draw at this West Seattle park, and the bonus is an adjacent 8.4-acre off-leash area with plenty of shade for hot days.
Find it: S.W. Cloverdale St. and 5th Ave. S.W., Seattle
Leschi Park and Frink Park
A quiet, cool forest with bridges and a waterfall make these two neighboring parks a great spot for a hike with your dog on a warm day.
Find it: 201 Lakeside Ave. S., Seattle
Golden Gardens Park
A mile and a half of unpaved trails in the forest above the beach beckon owners and their dogs to explore — and the trail will lead you to a shaded off-leash area tucked among the trees.
Find it: 8498 Seaview Pl., Seattle
Shoreview Park and Boeing Creek Park
A fantastic and varied network of dog-friendly trails crisscross these two Shoreline parks, plus there’s an off-leash dog park accessible from the trail system.
Find it: 700 N.W. Innis Arden Wy., Shoreline
