Approximately 1.5 acres, this fully fenced off-leash area features a drinking fountain, bench and shelter.

Dog Park Etiquette

• Off-leash does not mean out of control. Aggressive dogs must be removed immediately.
• Remain with your pet at all times, keeping them within view and under verbal control within the signed boundary markers.
• Keep your dog from jumping on or interfering with other people and dogs.
• Pick up and properly dispose of your dog’s waste. It’s the law.
• Dogs must have up-to-date vaccinations and an active pet license.
• Females in heat are not allowed in off-leash dog parks.
• Dogs must be on leash when entering and leaving the park. Dogs are required by the Tacoma Municipal Code to be leashed in all parks, except in designated off-leash areas.
• Make sure that only one gate is open at a time.
• No wheeled items, including strollers, wagons, wheelbarrows, bicycles, etc.
• Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian.
• Act responsibly. Use the park at your own risk.

Additional Information

Pets are not permitted at the following locations (service animals are allowed):

• Point Defiance Zoo
• Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
• Tacoma Nature Center
• Any of our athletic complexes – SERA, Heidelberg or Peck Field

Leash Law

All dogs are required to be on a leash no longer than eight feet or confined to their owner’s property at all times. The only exception provided for in the leash law ordinance is if the dog is in a designated off-leash area. Dogs roaming free are in violation of the leash law ordinance. Dogs are not allowed at the locations listed above, even if on a leash. They may be seized or impounded by City of Tacoma Animal Care & Control. Owners of dogs running loose may receive a summons and/or a fine. To report a dog running loose or for more information about the leash law, call (253) 627-PETS (7387). There is no leash law for cats.

Scoop that Poop

Dispose of pet waste in the garbage (in a plastic bag) or flush it down the toilet. No matter how big or small the deposit, you can bank on the fact that it will pollute our waters. Pet waste has harmful bacteria in it that contributes to water quality problems, possibly in your neighborhood. With all the pets it adds up, so do your part to clean it up.

What Is Kennel Cough?

Kennel Cough (also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis) is a highly contagious respiratory disease. Dogs commonly contract kennel cough at places where large amounts of canines congregate, such as boarding and daycare facilities, dog parks, training groups, and dog shows. Dogs can spread it to one another through airborne droplets, direct contact (e.g., touching noses), or contaminated surfaces (including water/food bowls). It’s highly treatable in most dogs but can be more severe in puppies younger than six months of age and immunocompromised dogs. Learn more.

Helpful Contacts

Animal Care & Control

(235) 627-PETS (7387), or 911

• Animal bites
• Aggressive animals
• Injured or sick animals
• Found animals
• Animal cruelty or welfare
• Stray animal pick-up
• Other services requiring a timely response

Humane Society

Tacoma & Pierce County Humane Society
(253) 383-2733