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Magnuson Park Off Leash Dog Beach
4.7★ · 262 Google ratings · Seattle, Washington
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 230 ft away · free
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
6am to 9pm
Walk
575 yd · 7 min
Restrooms
Yes · 325 yd away
Cost
Free
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of Magnuson Park Off Leash Dog Beach
Guide
Good to know
Ideal for anxious or small dogs
The massive size lets you easily avoid rowdy dogs, and there is a separate small/shy dog area.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2019–2026
Arrive early on warm weekends
Parking fills quickly on summer days and the park gets crowded with many dogs and professional walkers.
Check water quality before swimming
Seattle Parks issued a bacteria warning for the water; verify current conditions before letting your dog swim.
Bring supplies to rinse off mud
The trail to the beach is gravel and sand; hoses are available at the entrance but towels and shampoo help.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
64°F · overcast
Waves
0.1 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
2 mph from the S
UV index
5 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 04:49 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 12:31 | High tide | ↑ |
| 17:08 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 22:15 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:40 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Seattle, WA 98115
🅿 Parking 230 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 575 yd away, about 7 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 325 yd away
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Common questions
Where do you park at Magnuson Park Off Leash Dog Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 230 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Magnuson Park Off Leash Dog Beach?
575 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 7 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Magnuson Park Off Leash Dog Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 325 yd from the listing.
When is Magnuson Park Off Leash Dog Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Sat 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
