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

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

Is Wapato Park Off-Leash Dog Park fenced?

Yes — Wapato Park Off-Leash Dog Park is fully enclosed.

Is Wapato Park Off-Leash Dog Park free?

Yes — Wapato Park Off-Leash Dog Park is free to access. Wapato Park lots off S Sheridan Ave.

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

Wapato Park Off-Leash Dog Park

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.

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
Three fenced areas + wooded trail
Hours
Off-leash all day · ½ hr before dawn–½ hr after dusk
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Wapato Park lots off S Sheridan Ave.

Good to know

Wapato LAKE itself is on-leash only and not a dog-swim spot — the off-leash play is in the fenced areas.
Separate small-dog area; double-gated entrance for safety.
The wooded trail section gets muddy in PNW wet season.

About Wapato Park Off-Leash Dog Park

Wapato Park Off-Leash Dog Park is a free fenced dog park in Tacoma, Washington where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's fully fenced. Size: Three fenced areas + wooded trail.

Rules verified · source: Metro Parks Tacoma