For those pet owners that love to bring your furry friends along with you wherever you go, here is a list of my top picks for dog-friendly parks, restaurants and shops in the Seattle area.

Parks & Off-Leash Areas

• What: Green Lake Park
• Where: 7201 E Green Lake Dr. N. Seattle WA 98103
• Why it’s Great: Greenlake is a 2.8-mile path around a lake which provides the perfect recreational spot for runners, bikers, skaters, walkers and pets.

• What: Warren G. Magnuson Park
• Where: 7400 Sand Point Way NE Seattle, WA 98115  
  • The Magnuson Dog Off-Leash Area is located in the center of the park.
• Why it’s Great: Magnuson Park is a former Navy airfield and is Seattle’s second largest park at 350 acres.

• What: Golden Garden’s Park
• Where: 8498 Seaview Pl. NW. Seattle, WA 98109
  •  The off-leash area is located in the upper portion of the park.
• Why it’s Great: There is 2.2 acres for your furry friends to roam free. It also includes an area for smaller and shy dogs.

• What: Woodland Park
• Where: Aurora Ave. N and N 59th St. Seattle, WA
• Why it’s Great: Woodland Park has a 2 acre Off-Leash Area located west of the tennis courts at Lower Woodland Park.

•  What: Marymoor Park
• Where: 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway NE Redmond, WA 98052
• Why it’s Great: A HUGE playground for dogs of all shapes and sizes. Big open fields and lot’s of walking paths. Definitely keep in mind though, it is not an enclosed park.

• What: Robinswood Off Leash Dog Corral
• Where: 2430 148th Ave SE Bellevue, WA 98007
• Why it’s Great: Great park for folks in the Bellevue area with a 5 foot fence and a single gated entry.

• What: Luther Burbank Park
• Where: 2040 84th Avenue Southeast, Mercer Island, WA
• Why it’s Great: There’s an off-leash area at the North end of the park. This is a great park for those little pups that are a bit more timid.

Dog-Friendly Restaurants:

• What: Dining Dog Cafe and Bakery
• Where: 9635 Firdale Ave N Edmonds, WA 98020
• Why it’s Great: “You and your dog can enjoy dinner out together!” Simply put. Never been there, but it looks like a lot of fun!

• What: Portage Bay Cafe
• Where: 4130 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle, WA 98105
• Why it’s Great: Organic, Healthy, Yummy. Allows dogs at their outdoor tables.

• What: Madison Park Cafe
• Where: 1807 42nd Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98112
• Why it’s Great: Dogs on leash are allowed at this restaurants full-service cobblestone Courtyard.

• What: Norm’s Eatery and Outhouse
• Where: 460 N. 36th St. Seattle, WA, 98103
• Why it’s Great: It’s located in the fun, artsy neighborhood of Fremont, and they have a dog on their Facebook page.

Dog-Friendly Stores: (All of these locations carry the high-quality brands of recommended food)

• What: All the Best Pet Care
• Where: Located all throughout Seattle and the Eastside making trips there super convenient.
• Why it’s Great: Natural Foods, Treats and Toys for Dogs and Cats.

• What: Dooley’s Dog House
• Where: 1421 Market St, Kirkland, WA 98033
• Why it’s Great: The workers are super knowledgeable on pet care and pet food. They also occasionally hold pet adoption events.

• What: Mud Bay
• Where: Located all over the Puget Sound
• Why it’s Great: They carry over 600 unique formulas of dog and cat food.

You Can’t Visit Seattle Without Visiting These Dog-Friendly Locations:

• What: Seattle Pier or the “Central Waterfront“
• Where: The Seattle Pier runs from the Pioneer Square shore, past Downtown Seattle and Belltown and ending at the the Olympic Sculpture Park.
• Why it’s Great: Fish and Chips, amazing views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains, horse-drawn carriages – Seattle at it’s finest.

• What: Kirkland Waterfront
• Where:  25 Lakeshore Plaza
• Why It’s Great:  I believe it’s one of the Northwest’s most delightful cities. Quaint shops, great restaurants – perfect area for first dates!