Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
48 acres · 2 miles of trails
Volunteer Park on Seattle's Capitol Hill spans 48 acres with a conservatory and water tower, welcoming leashed dogs on paths. Shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans are on site. Keep dogs away from the duck pond.
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- Park
- Volunteer Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Coordinates
- 47.6306, -122.3158
- Size
- 48 acres
- Trail miles
- 2
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (4,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.1 / 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 4,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
Capitol Hill 48-acre Olmsted park with conservatory + water tower. Leashed dogs welcome on paths.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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