Portland Dog Parks with Water
It’s hot out there for a dog. All that outside play can cause your pup to heat up quickly, even if it doesn’t seem very warm out to you. And because dogs don’t sweat the same way humans do, they need plenty of fresh water to stay cool, especially for those with thicker or dark-colored coats. Fortunately, several of Portland’s off-leash areas are equipped with drinking stations to keep your furry friend hydrated and ready to play. Here are all of the Portland dog parks with water:
Mt. Tabor
SE 60th Ave. and SE Salmon St.
Your dog will never go thirsty at Mt. Tabor dog park. Two separate water stations sit inside the partially fenced off-leash area, so fresh and clean water is always nearby. Good thing since your pup is sure to have a blast running all over this beautiful natural space. There’s also a lot of trees to keep things shaded, making this one of the best Portland dog parks with water to play on a sunny day.
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Wilshire
NE 33rd Ave. and SE Skidmore St.
Wilshire dog park in Northeast Portland has a water pump right in the center of the unfenced off-leash area. Not only that, this large unfenced doggy playground is brimming with huge fir trees, so it’s pretty much always shaded–a combination that makes this one of the best dog parks to visit on during the hotter months.
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Normandale
NE 57th Ave. and NE Halsey St.
With three fully fenced enclosures, including one just for small dogs, Normandale is one of the best Portland dog parks with water. Featuring two water pumps, this park ensures that your pup’s ready for all the action. A good number of large trees also keep this off-leash area shaded and cool over the summer months.
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Fernhill
6010 NE 37th Ave.
Fernhill dog park is guaranteed to please. Boasting a large open valley perfect for fetch and a shaded tree-filled area great for sniffing and socializing, this unfenced off-leash area will have your playful pup panting in no time. But with fresh water only a hop, skip, and jump away, staying hydrated is easy. A silver water fountain with an attached doggy bowl is located next to the bathrooms west of the dog park.
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Lynchwood
SE 170th Ave. and SE Haig St.
One of the biggest fenced off-leash areas in Portland, Lynchwood dog park in the Southeast has a reliable water spout to keep the good times rolling. And with all the open space to run around in, they’ll need it. Several bowls and pots are usually available, so fresh water is always within reach.
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Gabriel – Summer
SW 45th Ave. and SW Vermont St.
A summertime favorite in Southwest Portland, Gabriel dog park is one happening hangout. With a large fenced off-leash area and convenient parking lot, this park is always bustling. The water spout sits in the northeast corner of the fenced off-leash area near the tennis court. Fill up your water bottle or one of the bowls scattered around the off-leash area.
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Woodstock
SE 47th Ave. and SE Steele St.
Woodstock dog park in Southeast Portland is a spacious unfenced off-leash area that’s sure to make your dog work up a thirst. The water pump is at the top of the slight hill, and it has an attached hose to keep the water from spraying everywhere. Smartly placed pavers ensure that the surrounding area doesn’t become a total mud pit.
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Wallace
NW 25th Ave. and NW Raleigh St.
Wallace is Northwest Portland’s best dog park with water. Equipped with a dependable spout and several bowls, this fully fenced off-leash area guarantees that your furry best friend can beat the heat. Just watch your step around the water station as the ground can get pretty wet from all the splashing.
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Luuwit View
NE 127th Ave. and NE Fremont St.
Offering a gorgeous view of Mt. St. Helens, Luuwit View dog park in Northeast Portland is a welcoming spot for dogs of all sizes. The fenced off-leash area is outfitted with a water spout and has buckets for water bowls. Simply push down on the red faucet and fill up on fresh, clean H2O. There’s a second pump at the north end that’s out of order.
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Willamette
S Macadam Ave. and S Nebraska St.
Willamette dog park in South Portland is a well-maintained spot for puppy playtime. The fenced off-leash area has a water spout near the north entrance, and some pavers help keep the ground from getting too sloppy. There’s also a drinking fountain right outside the gate if you get a little thirsty.
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Lents
SE 92nd Ave. and SE Holgate Blvd.
Lents may not be the biggest Portland dog park with water, but it has everything your pup needs to have a great time. Situated just west of the community garden, the water spout is easy to operate and has an attached metal dish. The flow can be a little strong, so use with caution.
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The Fields
1099 NW Overton St.
The Fields dog park in the Pearl District features two separate enclosures, with one exclusively for small dogs. Fresh water comes from the combination drinking fountain/spout inside the larger off-leash area. Hydration is key here as this dog park doesn’t have any trees to keep things shaded, so dogs can get really hot on sunny days, even when the temps aren’t that high.
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Cully
5810 NE 72nd Ave.
Cully dog park’s nearly 250-foot fenced-in dog run is bound to get your pup panting. And since the off-leash area has only a handful of small younger tress, dogs are prone to heavy sun exposure. But don’t worry: the a water pump inside the off-leash area will keep them nice and refreshed.
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Sacajawea
NE 75th Ave. and NE Roselawn St.
Sacajawea dog park is a big open space perfect for an unobstructed game of fetch. But its lack of shade trees is not so great for the heat. Thankfully, there’s an easy-to-use water spout inside the off-leash area to provide pups with all the hydration they need.
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Argay
NE 141st Ave. and NE Failing St.
Northeast Portland’s Argay dog park is a chill space with some of the nicest grass around. There’s a blue water fountain right next to the off-leash area as well as a couple of bowls. Filling up from the drinking fountain can be a little awkward, but it works.
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East Holladay
12999 NE Holladay St.
East Holladay dog park doesn’t technically have water, but a fountain with a doggy dish sits just outside the fenced off-leash area, steps from the south entrance. And when it comes to fresh running water, who’s complaining? There’s usually another bowl inside the play area that you can fill up so your pup can stay hydrated without having to exit the dog park (although you will have to step out for refills).
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Creston
SE 44th Ave. and SE Powell Blvd.
Creston dog park in Southeast Portland has two seasonal off-leash areas: a nicely shaded one just for the summer months and one for the rest of the year. Though the water fountain isn’t inside either of them (and a little far from the designated summer area), it’s still good to know that fresh H2O is close by. You’ll find it next to the east bathrooms, with a doggy bowl and spout at the bottom of the fountain.
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