Regrade Park: Belltown Off-Leash Dog Park Downtown

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Regrade Park at 2251 3rd Ave, on the corner of 3rd and Bell, is a 0.3-acre fenced off-leash area run by Seattle Parks and Recreation.

Seattle Parks lists Regrade Park as open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., shorter hours than many city parks.

Yes. A 5-foot fence encloses the whole park, with double airlock gates at each entrance.

Yes. Seattle Parks describes the park as wheelchair accessible, and it has running water.

Denny Park in South Lake Union, Plymouth Pillars Park just east of downtown and the I-5 Colonnade north of downtown all have off-leash areas.

Regrade Park is a 0.3-acre off-leash dog park at 2251 3rd Ave, on the corner of 3rd and Bell in the heart of Belltown, fully enclosed by a 5-foot fence with double "airlock" gates at each entrance. Seattle Parks describes it as an in-city off-leash spot for the many dogs who live in Belltown's condos, and it adds running water and wheelchair access.

It is small, busy and right in the middle of downtown, so think of it as a place for a quick romp and some socializing rather than a long run. For more room, check our guide to every off-leash area in Seattle.

Regrade Park at a glance

Size: 0.3 acre, per Seattle Parks' off-leash areas page.
Fencing: a 5-foot fence around the entire park, with double airlock gates at each entrance.
Water: running water, and the city lists drinking fountains among the amenities.
Access: wheelchair accessible.
Art: the city lists Art in the Park among its features.
Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., according to the Regrade Park page, earlier closing than the 11:30 p.m. you will see at many Seattle parks.

Tips for a busy corner

Seattle Parks notes that street traffic around 3rd and Bell is substantial, so treat the airlock gates as your safety net: step into the space between the gates, close the outer gate behind you and only then open the inner one. Keep your dog leashed on the sidewalk right up to the gate, and save the ball for inside, where there is less room to build up speed than at the big neighborhood parks.

Read the full guide

Other dog parks near downtown

If Regrade Park is full, three more off-leash areas sit close by. Denny Park in South Lake Union has a small fenced area inside the city's oldest park, Plymouth Pillars Park on Pike Street just east of downtown offers about 0.2 acre of crushed rock with a downtown view, and the I-5 Colonnade north of downtown stays dry under the freeway.

Getting there

The park is at 2251 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, in Belltown. Map a bus trip with the King County Metro Trip Planner, and when your dog is tired out, look for a dog-friendly patio in our Belltown restaurant guide or our roundup of Belltown bars, checking each place's pet policy first.

Off-leash rules to know

Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle Animal Control enforce the same rules at every off-leash area, so run through this list before you open the gate:

Your dog must be licensed and vaccinated.
Carry a leash for each dog while you are inside, and clip it back on as soon as you step outside the off-leash boundary.
Stay with your dog and keep it under control; unattended dogs are not allowed.
Pick up after your dog, use the containers on site and carry your scoop bags where they can be seen.
Leave puppies younger than four months and females in heat at home, and take off pinch or choke collars before you go in.
Leave bicycles outside, and bring food in at your own risk.

Read the full list on the city's park rules page, and keep in mind that dogs are not allowed on organized athletic fields, beaches or children's play areas anywhere in Seattle parks, even on a leash.