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The Best Dog Parks & Beaches in Portland

Portland has 36 designated off-leash areas, and one rule decides your visit: fenced areas are off-leash all day (open 5 AM–midnight), while unfenced areas are off-leash only during the hours posted on-site. Several riverfront spots add Willamette swimming. Here are the best off-leash areas in town, with the rules that actually apply — each verified against Portland Parks. When in doubt at an unfenced area, read the sign before you unclip.

9 spots mapped · 2026 · updated June 25, 2026

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  1. The Fields Park Off-Leash Area

    Pearl District · 1099 NW Overton St, Portland, OR 97209

    Portland's first park designed as a dog area from the ground up — a fully fenced 8,000-sq-ft off-leash space in the heart of the Pearl District, with double-gated entry and separate sections for large and small/shy dogs.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all park hours (5 AM–midnight)
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  2. Normandale Park Off-Leash Area

    Rose City Park / NE · NE 57th Ave & Halsey St, Portland, OR 97213

    A fenced off-leash area where dogs can run and play, set within a popular NE Portland neighborhood park with ballfields and a playground. Being fenced, it’s open all day unlike many of the city’s time-restricted areas.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all park hours (5 AM–midnight)
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  3. Gabriel Park Off-Leash Area

    Hayhurst / SW · SW 45th Ave & Vermont St, Portland, OR 97219

    A large SW Portland park with a fenced off-leash area that rotates seasonally between a north (summer) and south (winter) site to protect the turf. Always check the on-site signs for which area is currently open.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all park hours (5 AM–midnight); active area rotates by season
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  4. Chimney Park Off-Leash Area

    St. Johns / N · 9360 N Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97203

    A roomy fenced off-leash area in St. Johns, popular for its open space and easy parking. As a fenced area it’s open all park hours rather than restricted to posted windows.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all park hours (5 AM–midnight)
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  5. Cathedral Park Off-Leash Area

    St. Johns / N · N Edison St & Pittsburg Ave, Portland, OR 97203

    A scenic riverfront park beneath the St. Johns Bridge with an unfenced off-leash area and Willamette River access. Off-leash is allowed only during the hours posted on-site, so read the signs before unclipping.

    Open dog parkFreeOff-leash during posted hours only — check on-site signs
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  6. Sellwood Riverfront Park Off-Leash Area

    Sellwood-Moreland / SE · SE Spokane St & Oaks Pkwy, Portland, OR 97202

    A favorite SE Portland riverfront off-leash area with direct beach and Willamette River access for swimming and fetch. The area is unfenced and off-leash only during posted hours.

    Open dog parkFreeOff-leash during posted hours only — check on-site signs
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  7. Laurelhurst Park Off-Leash Area

    Laurelhurst / SE · SE César E. Chávez Blvd & Stark St, Portland, OR 97214

    A beloved historic SE Portland park with an unfenced off-leash area. Off-leash is permitted only during posted hours — and keep dogs out of Firwood Lake, which is a protected wildlife pond.

    Open dog parkFreeOff-leash during posted hours only — check on-site signs
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  8. Mt. Tabor Park Off-Leash Area

    Mt. Tabor / SE · SE 60th Ave & Salmon St, Portland, OR 97215

    A roughly 4-acre off-leash area on an extinct volcano in SE Portland, near the SE 68th Ave entrance. It’s only partly fenced and off-leash 7 AM–9 PM, so keep watch on dogs at the open edges.

    Open dog parkFreeOff-leash 7 AM–9 PM daily
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  9. Wallace Park Off-Leash Area

    Northwest District · NW 25th Ave & Raleigh St, Portland, OR 97210

    A busy, walkable NW District neighborhood park with an unfenced off-leash area. Off-leash is allowed only during posted hours — and the field is shared with ballgames and a school next door.

    Open dog parkFreeOff-leash during posted hours only — check on-site signs
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Portland dog parks & beaches: FAQ

Are Portland off-leash areas open all day?
It depends on fencing. Portland’s FENCED off-leash areas (The Fields, Normandale, Gabriel, Chimney) are off-leash all park hours, 5 AM–midnight. UNFENCED areas (Cathedral, Sellwood, Laurelhurst, Wallace, and partly-fenced Mt. Tabor) are off-leash only during the hours posted on-site — always check the sign.
Which Portland off-leash areas have water for swimming?
Cathedral Park and Sellwood Riverfront Park sit on the Willamette River with dog water access (mind the toxic-algae advisories in summer). Gabriel’s creek and Laurelhurst’s Firwood Lake are wildlife habitat, not dog-swim spots.
Where can my dog be off-leash right now?
Open the live map — each spot shows whether off-leash is allowed at the current date and time, including the unfenced areas’ posted-hours rule.
Can I add a spot?
Yes — open the live map, drop a pin, snap a photo, and it’s on the map for every dog owner.

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