The Best Dog Parks & Beaches in Tacoma

Chambers Bay · 6320 Grandview Dr W, University Place, WA 98467

A rare South Sound combo: a ~1-acre fenced dog park (with a separate area for small, shy and senior dogs) PLUS an off-leash beach on Puget Sound south of the railroad overpass where dogs can actually get in the saltwater.

Eastside / McKinley Hill · 3151 East L St, Tacoma, WA 98404

Tacoma's first official off-leash dog park (opened 2004), a fully fenced ~1.5-acre area at Rogers Playfield with a drinking fountain, bench and shelter. Compact and easy, good for a quick weekday romp.

South Tacoma · 6500 S Sheridan Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408

Three fully fenced off-leash areas inside Wapato Park, including one reserved for small dogs, plus a wooded hillside trail loop. Double-gated entry, water spigots, benches and shelters on site.

Eastside / Roosevelt · E 42nd St & Roosevelt Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404

Opened December 2021, a fenced ~4-acre off-leash park with separate large- and small-dog sections, a forested section with trails and open space to run, within the larger Swan Creek Park.

Point Defiance Park · Five Mile Dr, south of Fort Nisqually, Tacoma, WA 98407

A roughly 7-acre off-leash area on a forested bluff above Puget Sound, with shade shelters, agility equipment and a separate small-dog area. Fencing runs along the roadway and waterfront bluff plus the small-dog pen.

Fort Steilacoom Park · 8804 Dresden Ln SW, Lakewood, WA 98498

One of the South Sound's premier off-leash destinations: ~22 acres of fully fenced, landscaped open space near the historic barns, with water fountains, benches and a separate small-dog area. A regional 'Best Dog Park' winner.

Clarks Creek · 926 18th St SW, Puyallup, WA 98371

A compact, fully fenced ~2/3-acre off-leash park tucked between Clarks Creek Park North and South, accessible from either side. An easy near-downtown option for a quick outing.

South Hill · 2610 Cherokee Blvd SE, Puyallup, WA 98374

A fully fenced ~1-acre off-leash park inside the 9-acre Rainier Woods Park on South Hill, with a double-gated entrance, shaded seating, water fountains and a donated agility/obstacle course.

Bujacich Road · 10100 Bujacich Rd NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332

A standout for dogs who like to roam: a ~15-acre fenced off-leash area with over a mile of fenced wooded trails, inside the 75-acre Rotary Bark Park, with picnic tables, waste bags and paved parking.

Cushman Trail · 1701 14th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

A fully fenced ~8.5-acre dog park with separate play meadows for dogs over and under 25 lb, doubling as a trailhead for the Cushman and Scott Pierson trails. Lots of open, grassy room to run.