Grab the leash and head out for some fun! Explore our off-leash dog areas and share your input in this community survey.
Dogs and their humans are welcome in all Bellevue parks and trails while on leash with only a few exceptions; dogs are prohibited at beach parks during the swimming season, synthetic turf areas (such as Inspiration Playground), the Botanical Garden, Bannerwood Stadium and Kelsey Creek Farm. Service animals are always welcome while providing assistance to their human partner.
Pop-up Dog Off-Leash Pilot
Based on the community’s support and feedback, survey results, monitored usage, staff recommendations and reviews by the Parks & Community Services Board and City Council, the pilot program's objective to improve permanent access to off-leash facilities has been successfully met and well-supported. Planned improvements for Crossroads Community Park, Wilburton Hill Community Park and Wildwood Park, detailed in the 2024 Pop-Up OLA Pilot Program Report, include fence realignments, benches, shelters and water.
New locations for temporary pop-up off-leash areas will be evaluated and tested in 2026, including:
- Goldsmith Park, 14475 NE 35th St.
- Enatai Neighborhood Park, 10643 SE 25th St.
- Highland Glendale Property, 820 134th Ave. SE (access off of 136th Ave. NE)
Pop-up off-leash locations
In 2023, the Parks & Community Services Department launched a Pop-up Dog Off-Leash Pilot Program in response to growing demand for accessible and safe spaces for pets and their owners to get exercise and enjoy the outdoors.
Nearby off-leash dog areas
Look for added improvements at several of our permanent off-leash facilities, including benches, fencing, access and ADA improvements, shelters and water stations.
Know before you go
The safety of your pet and other park visitors is important. Please be courteous and follow all rules for responsible dog ownership while visiting Bellevue parks. Keep dogs leashed unless you are in a designated off-leash area.
Report Dogs Off Leash
It is a violation of Bellevue City Code to allow dogs or other pets to run at large within parks, other than within City designated off-leash areas (BCC 3.43.145).
While Parks Rangers can request voluntary compliance, they have no code enforcement authority. The City contracts with Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) for enforcement of animal control codes.
How to Submit a Complaint
To Bellevue
For assistance with park rules education or facility maintenance please report your concerns using the MyBellevue Mobile App.
To RASKC
To submit an animal control complaint or enforcement request to Regional Animal Services of King County, please submit an animal complaint either online or download the form and send to RASKC.
- Email: pets@kingcounty.gov.
- Mail: Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC), 21615 64th Ave. S, Kent, WA 98032
- Fax: 206-205-8043
- Call: 206-296-7387 (PETS)