Blue Dog Pond Off-Leash Area
Blue Dog Pond is a fully fenced Seattle off-leash area built around a wide rectangular field. Grassy side slopes, running water and the large blue-dog sculpture at the entrance give this southeast Seattle run a distinct setup—but the site's stormwater role means wet-weather planning matters.
A long field for active play
Seattle Parks lists the dog area at 1.7 acres and describes the layout as a wide rectangle suited to ball play, with grassy slopes along the sides. Art sculptures sit throughout the space, including the reclining blue dog at the entrance. The official directory also lists running water.
Official Blue Dog Pond page ↗ · Official off-leash directory ↗
Expect mud after rain
The area also serves as a catchment for excess water, and Seattle Parks warns that it can get muddy during the rainy season. Bring a towel, choose shoes that can handle soft ground and check posted conditions when recent weather has been wet. Running water is listed as an amenity, but carrying your own drinking water keeps the outing resilient if a fixture is unavailable.
Use the off-leash boundary
Dogs must be leashed outside Seattle's designated off-leash areas, and handlers must carry one leash per dog inside. Keep your dog under control, visibly carry scoop equipment and remove waste. Seattle also requires dogs to be licensed and vaccinated; puppies younger than four months and female dogs in heat are not allowed in off-leash areas.
Address and access
Use 1520 26th Ave S, Seattle, WA, the address published by Seattle Parks. Keep your dog leashed until you are inside the posted off-leash boundary, and follow on-site notices if access or water conditions change.
Get directions ↗ · Official park page ↗ · Current off-leash notices ↗
Pack for this specific outing
- Bring a leash for each dog, visible scoop equipment, waste bags and fresh drinking water.
- Pack a towel and mud-ready shoes after rain.
- Use the fully fenced field for play, but keep your dog under control and within sight.
- Check the official page and posted signs for current conditions before entering.
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