Carkeek Park
950 NW Carkeek Park Rd, Seattle, WA 98177
220 acres · 6 miles of trails
Carkeek Park in northwest Seattle covers 220 acres with beach access, but leashed dogs stick to forested trails only. Shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans are available. Beach is off-limits to pets.
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- Park
- Carkeek Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Coordinates
- 47.7106, -122.3792
- Size
- 220 acres
- Trail miles
- 6
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (4,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.6 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 4,820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 220 acres of room
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Dog policy
Northwest Seattle 220-acre park with beach access. Leashed dogs on forested trails (NOT on beach).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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