Can my dog be off-leash at Cathedral Park Off-Leash Area?

Off-leash is allowed only during posted hours: Off-leash during posted hours only — check on-site signs.

Is Cathedral Park Off-Leash Area fenced?

No — Cathedral Park Off-Leash Area is open/unfenced, so reliable recall is recommended.

Can my dog swim at Cathedral Park Off-Leash Area?

Yes — Cathedral Park Off-Leash Area has ocean surf to swim in. Pack fresh water and check conditions before you go.

Is Cathedral Park Off-Leash Area free?

Yes — Cathedral Park Off-Leash Area is free to access. Lot and street parking at Cathedral Park.

Where can my dog be off-leash right now?

Open the live DogMap map — each spot shows whether off-leash is allowed at the current date and time, including seasonal and time-of-day limits.

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

Cathedral Park Off-Leash Area

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.

Off-leash · set hours

Off-leash right now?

Off-leash during set hours

Off-leash during posted hours only — check on-site signs.

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The facts

Off-leash
Off-leash · set hours
Fenced
No — open
Water
Willamette River
Size
Unfenced area within the riverfront park
Hours
Off-leash during posted hours only — check on-site signs
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Lot and street parking at Cathedral Park.

Good to know

Unfenced — off-leash is time-restricted to posted hours, not all day.
Willamette riverfront with a boat ramp and dock; dogs can reach the water, but it’s a shared/working shoreline.
Iconic views under the St. Johns Bridge; busy on summer weekends and during events.

About Cathedral Park Off-Leash Area

Cathedral Park Off-Leash Area is a free open dog park in Portland, Oregon where dogs are off-leash during posted hours. It's unfenced, with a willamette river to swim in. Size: Unfenced area within the riverfront park.

Rules verified · source: Portland Parks & Recreation (PRK-1.22 + park page)