DogMapFenced dog park · Gateway Regional Park · 26715 E Spokane Bridge Rd, Liberty Lake, WA 99019
Patricia Simonet Laughing Dog Park (Gateway)
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.
Off-leash · alwaysThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · always
- FencedYes — enclosed
- WaterFountain (summer)
- Size~3 acres (in a 50-acre park)
- HoursOff-leash all day · dawn–dusk
- SurfaceGrass / dirt
Parking & access
Gateway Regional Park lot off Spokane Bridge Rd.
Good to know
- Fully fenced with double-gated entry and a 6-ft perimeter (managed by Spokane County with SCRAPS and volunteers); max 3 dogs per handler, pinch/choke collars off.
- The park has 2,000+ ft of Spokane River shoreline, but the fenced dog park’s only official water is a drinking fountain (off in winter) — no designated river dog-swim.
- Open dawn to dusk; hot dry summers and cold snowy winters — the dog fountain is shut off in the cold months.
Verified off-leash rules
Rules verified · source: Spokane County Parks, Recreation & Golf
Patricia Simonet Laughing Dog Park (Gateway): FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at Patricia Simonet Laughing Dog Park (Gateway)?
- Yes — Patricia Simonet Laughing Dog Park (Gateway) is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.
- Is Patricia Simonet Laughing Dog Park (Gateway) fenced?
- Yes — Patricia Simonet Laughing Dog Park (Gateway) is fully enclosed.
- Is Patricia Simonet Laughing Dog Park (Gateway) free?
- Yes — Patricia Simonet Laughing Dog Park (Gateway) is free to access. Gateway Regional Park lot off Spokane Bridge Rd.