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The Best Dog Parks & Beaches in Spokane

Spokane rebuilt much of its off-leash scene in 2024, so the fenced dog parks here are mostly new or renovated. The biggest is High Bridge (9.3 acres) near downtown, and the suburbs add Spokane Valley’s and the county’s parks out toward the Idaho line. One thing to know: despite the riverside settings at High Bridge and the Gateway park, there’s no official in-park dog swimming — the fenced off-leash areas don’t include water access, so the “High Bridge dog swim” you’ll see online isn’t a sanctioned thing. Plan for hot, dry summers (the dog fountains are shut off in winter) and cold, snowy winters. Here are the verified spots, with the rules that apply, each checked against the official source.

5 spots mapped · 2026 · updated June 26, 2026

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  1. High Bridge Dog Park (SpokAnimal)

    High Bridge / West Hills · 330 S A St, Spokane, WA 99224

    The City of Spokane's first and largest off-leash dog park, a renovated 9.3-acre fenced run with separate large- and small-dog areas, flat and hilly terrain, and open and treed sections just minutes from downtown.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · 5 AM–11 PM
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  2. South Hill Dog Park

    South Hill · 63rd Ave & S Regal St, Spokane, WA 99223

    A 1.8-acre fenced off-leash park that opened in fall 2024 on the South Hill, with a drinking fountain, benches, log play structures and concrete and gravel walking paths.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · 5 AM–11 PM
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  3. Riverside Downtown Dog Park

    Downtown / Browne's Addition · 1200 W Riverside Ave, Spokane, WA 99201

    A tiny 0.07-acre fenced 'pocket' off-leash park on a triangle between W Riverside and W Sprague avenues, built for downtown and Browne's Addition residents without a yard. Convenience, not roaming room.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · 5 AM–11 PM
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  4. Valley Mission Dog Park

    Valley Mission Park · 11123 E Mission Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99206

    Spokane Valley's only official off-leash dog park, inside Valley Mission Park, with separate large- and small-dog areas, agility features, a dog-wash station, and people and pet drinking fountains. The go-to fenced run east of the city.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · 6 AM–9 PM (summer) / 6 AM–7 PM (winter)
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  5. Patricia Simonet Laughing Dog Park (Gateway)

    Gateway Regional Park

    Spokane County's first off-leash dog park (est. 2006), a fully fenced ~3-acre run inside the 50-acre Gateway Regional Park overlooking the Spokane River near the Idaho line, with double-gated entry, a grassy play area, wooded trails and a paved accessible loop.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · dawn–dusk
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Spokane dog parks & beaches: FAQ

Where can dogs go off-leash in Spokane?
In fenced city and county dog parks, most new or renovated in 2024. The City of Spokane runs High Bridge (the largest at 9.3 acres), the new South Hill park, and a tiny downtown pocket park on Riverside. Spokane Valley has the Valley Mission dog park (with a dog wash), and Spokane County runs the Patricia Simonet Laughing Dog Park at Gateway Regional Park near the Idaho line.
Can my dog swim in the Spokane River at a dog park?
No — not officially. High Bridge and the Gateway park both sit right by the Spokane River, but the fenced off-leash areas don’t include water access, and the City lists no in-park swimming. The popular idea of a “High Bridge dog swim” isn’t a sanctioned, designated spot. Bring drinking water instead — and note the dog fountains are shut off in winter.
Are Spokane dog parks open in winter?
Yes — the City parks run 5 AM–11 PM year-round, and the county/Valley parks are dawn-to-dusk or seasonal (Valley Mission closes at 7 PM in winter). But plan for real Inland Northwest winter: snow and ice on the surfacing, and the dog drinking fountains turned off in the cold months. Summers are hot and dry, so carry water then too.
Which Spokane dog park is the biggest?
High Bridge Dog Park (SpokAnimal’s) at 9.3 acres is by far the largest, with separate large- and small-dog areas and flat-and-hilly, open-and-treed terrain minutes from downtown. The Gateway/Patricia Simonet park (~3 acres) and Valley Mission are the next-roomiest fenced options.
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 Valley Mission’s seasonal hours.
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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