Can my dog be off-leash at Fort Steilacoom Off-Leash Dog Park?

Yes — Fort Steilacoom Off-Leash Dog Park is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.

Is Fort Steilacoom Off-Leash Dog Park fenced?

Yes — Fort Steilacoom Off-Leash Dog Park is fully enclosed.

Is Fort Steilacoom Off-Leash Dog Park free?

Yes — Fort Steilacoom Off-Leash Dog Park is free to access. Fort Steilacoom Park lots off Dresden Ln SW.

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.

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

Fort Steilacoom Off-Leash Dog Park

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.

Off-leash · always

Off-leash right now?

Off-leash anytime

Leash-free whenever the spot is open.

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The facts

Off-leash
Off-leash · always
Fenced
Yes — enclosed
Water
None
Size
~22 acres fenced (separate small-dog area)
Hours
Off-leash all day · dawn–dusk
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Fort Steilacoom Park lots off Dresden Ln SW.

Good to know

Waughop Lake is a short walk away but dogs must stay LEASHED there — it is not a dog-swim spot, and the off-leash area has no swim water.
Huge fenced acreage makes it great for high-energy dogs; separate small-dog area.
Open, grassy terrain gets muddy and wet in the PNW rainy season.

About Fort Steilacoom Off-Leash Dog Park

Fort Steilacoom Off-Leash Dog Park is a free fenced dog park in Lakewood, Washington where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's fully fenced. Size: ~22 acres fenced (separate small-dog area).

Rules verified · source: City of Lakewood Parks & Recreation