DogMapOpen dog park · Point Defiance Park · Five Mile Dr, south of Fort Nisqually, Tacoma, WA 98407
Point Defiance Off-Leash Area
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.
Off-leash · alwaysThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · always
- FencedPartly fenced
- WaterNone
- Size~7 acres (+ small-dog pen)
- HoursOff-leash all day · ½ hr before dawn–½ hr after dusk
- SurfaceGrass / dirt
Parking & access
Very limited (3–4 spots at the gates); overflow at Fort Nisqually or Mildred St.
Good to know
- Despite the Sound views, this is a bluff — there is NO water/beach access and dogs cannot swim here.
- The perimeter is only partially fenced (roadway and bluff edge); keep dogs under reliable voice control.
- Parking is very limited — plan ahead.
Verified off-leash rules
Rules verified · source: Metro Parks Tacoma
Point Defiance Off-Leash Area: FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at Point Defiance Off-Leash Area?
- Yes — Point Defiance Off-Leash Area is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.
- Is Point Defiance Off-Leash Area fenced?
- Point Defiance Off-Leash Area is partly fenced — there's an enclosed area plus open ground, so reliable recall still helps.
- Is Point Defiance Off-Leash Area free?
- Yes — Point Defiance Off-Leash Area is free to access. Very limited (3–4 spots at the gates); overflow at Fort Nisqually or Mildred St.