DogMapOpen dog park · Sellwood-Moreland / SE · SE Spokane St & Oaks Pkwy, Portland, OR 97202
Sellwood Riverfront Park Off-Leash Area
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.
Off-leash · set hoursThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · set hours
- FencedNo — open
- WaterWillamette River
- Size~1.5-acre unfenced area on the park’s west side
- HoursOff-leash during posted hours only — check on-site signs
- SurfaceGrass / dirt
Parking & access
Lot at Sellwood Riverfront Park (fills in summer).
Good to know
- Unfenced and time-restricted — off-leash only during posted hours; strong recall recommended next to the river.
- River beach beside the area for swimming, but the Willamette here can develop toxic algae — check advisories before letting dogs in.
- Next to Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge and Oaks Park; gets busy in summer.
About Sellwood Riverfront Park Off-Leash Area
Sellwood Riverfront 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: ~1.5-acre unfenced area on the park’s west side.
Rules verified · source: Portland Parks & Recreation (PRK-1.22 + park page)
Sellwood Riverfront Park Off-Leash Area: FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at Sellwood Riverfront Park Off-Leash Area?
- Off-leash is allowed only during posted hours: Off-leash during posted hours only — check on-site signs.
- Is Sellwood Riverfront Park Off-Leash Area fenced?
- No — Sellwood Riverfront Park Off-Leash Area is open/unfenced, so reliable recall is recommended.
- Can my dog swim at Sellwood Riverfront Park Off-Leash Area?
- Yes — Sellwood Riverfront Park Off-Leash Area has ocean surf to swim in. Pack fresh water and check conditions before you go.
- Is Sellwood Riverfront Park Off-Leash Area free?
- Yes — Sellwood Riverfront Park Off-Leash Area is free to access. Lot at Sellwood Riverfront Park (fills in summer).
- 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.