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Dogwood Play Park

4.5 (140 reviews)
ModerateDog Parks, Bars
Open • 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM
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Indoor/outdoor accessible makes this guy happy

I've been taking my dog here since late summer 2024 and it just feels a lot like our second home now. Not only do we come to the play park during our free time but we also take him to Day Stay (which he LOVES!). My dog knows what time they open in the afternoons and will stalk me until I pack him up and take him there- this should really be the biggest compliment of all. It's easy to see that all the staff LOVES dogs! They're all so friendly, welcoming and nice to everyone (and pup) who comes in. They know all the dogs and their behaviors and how to manage them if anyone gets a little too out of hand. The staff are always available and present making frequent rounds to observe the play yards (there's one for big and one for small/shy). There are also materials provided to clean up after your dog- poop bags, paper towels, cleaning materials- It's all a huge help. One of the many benefits of dogwood is that you know all the dogs are vaccinated. This is just such an easy thing to take off your mind vs a dog park. The facility is also indoor/outdoor which makes the Seattle winters so much easier to deal with- no more walking the dog in the rain, just take him to dogwood. Regarding Day Stay- what a difference a facility makes! I had taken my guy to a few other daycares and it just didn't feel right- we were never really updated on his day and had to pay to get picture updates. Dogwood is complete opposite- not only is he absolutely exhausted when he leaves for the day, he gets to hang out with his best friends (human and canine), the staff take hundreds of pictures of them playing in the morning and then post to facebook in the afternoon. I love that we get "proof of life" with Dogwood, that was a service that was charged at another facility. When we pick him up, the staff tells us about his day and who he played with and if he had any issues. I feel so much better knowing my guy is being taken care of by people who treat him like they would their own while I'm at work. Overall, I'm so glad we have dogwood in the area to help socialize and tire out our energetic little guy. Can't recommend them enough!

We have had a membership for years and appreciate the community being cultivated for dogs and their owners. We have tried a couple other dog park bars in the city and our dog hasn't loved them as much as Dogwood. It's been awesome to watch this business grow over the years and see the improvements being made to the space. The owners and staff are lovely people!

Robert M.

Love this place! The people are nice it's all about the Dogs there they have a great drink selection and good hours! I highly recommend them over any other similar establishment.

Even has an area for holiday photo! Love it.
Rose C.

First time here over the weekend. The instructions posted on their website is helpful. Prior to our visit, I sent in my pup's vaccination records. Next day upon arrival, checked in was smooth and onto play time for the pup. Space is easy to locate, there is street parking right in front of it. The space is large and clean. So clean and it didn't even smell like wet dog! Wow. Beverages and snacks are available for purchase. Lots of sitting spots for owners. Will be back. Thanks for creating this space!

Ariel H.

Cannot say enough good things about this place. It has been the best thing for our sweet dog, Piper! We've been to a few dog parks/bars and none compare to this one. It is by far the biggest- indoor and outdoor. Has a great drink selection and lots of friendly dogs. Everyone who works there is so friendly and truly care about the dogs and the environment. The price is so reasonable and such an amazing place for getting your dog to get that energy out and get socialized. Hands down the BEST place for dogs in Seattle and other surrounding areas. It's always got a good amount of dogs too so your dog will always have plenty of other dogs to play with. There are also lots of dogs who just like to play with themselves and it works best for both. Love the gentle side too incase your dog is a bit more on the shy side. Cutest ambiance too 10 out of 5 stars all the way!!!

Amanda C.

I come from a pretty extensive canine educational background studying canine behavior, nutrition and training for the last 12 years... and over the years I've completely shunned off leash dog parks, daycares or any uncontrollable environment for my dog to socialize in. But I have to tip my hat to this place. I got a golden retriever back in October and after lots of training, I felt he and I both were ready to experience the off leash play environment with dogs he had never met... And I wouldn't have done that anywhere except at DogWood. Lots of places like this advertise that their staff help manage the dogs and keep owners accountable but Dogwood is the only place I've seen that ACTUALLY does that. And I've been to maybe 3 or 4 other similar dog bar type places. My last dog was a pit/lab mix and he did really well at Dogwood as well. What makes these types of places work is the staff and I'm really happy to see that over the years that have kept that expectation of accountability. I plan to bring my dog back and even hopefully have his 1st birthday party here as well in their super cool indoor and outdoor rental space. Side notes: -LOVE the extra turf they have put out all over the outside yard. -Love the extra grip pads they put in the inside. -And for anyone who's complaining that they get talked to because their dog barks too much... they are right too. Excessive barking can lead to problems in many social situations and it's just rude behavior. So is mounting/humping, hyper fixation/prey drive... Just saying. Don't get mad at the staff because your dog had rude behavior and they are keeping you accountable. Only downfall... I wish I lived closer :)

Holidays 2020
Kas C.

In brief: this place is noting short of WONDERFUL (minus 1 star for parking!) I have been going there for 2.5 years since I got my first dog. I now have 2 dogs and despite the difference in their personalities, they both love love lovee coming to this place! Before COVID, no reservations were required and from my understanding we could stay as long as we wanted. However, reservations are now required for 1.5-hour play time. They have a wide variety of bottled and canned beers and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic and beverages (but no food). I hope they will consider having on-tap beers in the future. :P I love the fact that they have monthly events like Doodle Romp, Corgi Meetup, and particularly Small Dog Play. I wish they'd have Small Dog Play more often because 1) both of my dogs are small, 2) on a normal day, there are much less small dogs than bigger ones, and 3) although they have a small (or shy/old) dog area and a big (active) dog area, the small dog side usually has way less dogs. Staff are always friendly and flexible. Guests (humans and dogs) are respectful of one another. Parking IS tricky especially now that it is by reservation only and everyone arrives and leaves around the same time. Other than that, no other complaints. :) We love hanging there and love the upgrade they've made with the decorations and fireplace.

Bridgitte N.

When I heard of an indoor dog park with beer (and no children), I knew I had to add Dogwood Play Park to my list of places to visit in Seattle. What a great idea for a very rainy city. My chihuahua min pin mix had a blast playing with new friends during our visit to town. There's two dog areas - active and non active. Both have outside areas for your fur babies to go potty. We started in the non active side as my chi gets anxious at first, but then ended up on the active side. Parents get to enjoy a local brew (cans only, no tap), and fur babies get to socialize! I recommend checking out their website to make sure your pet is updated on vaccines before heading over. The vaccine rules come with no exceptions, but that gives me peace of mind knowing my bundle of joy won't catch anything at this dog park. Best part, there was a little dog bakery counter that you bet I stopped by after our playtime before heading back to the hotel. Now how to get one of these in PDX..

I had such a wonderful time here with my pup!
Anna C.

Def recommend when you want your dog to socialize and grab a drink :) Finding parking was a bit hard but it was definitely worth it!

Misha L.

Dogwood is our favorite dog park! The staff truly cares about each dog and is quick to help resolve any issue. The owners are frequently working or on-site and take really pride in their business. The park itself is huge with great indoor and outdoor areas and is someone you can go in any weather. This place is for the dogs and is full wonderful people. Dogwood is a community and somewhere we're lucky to have!

Around midday on a Saturday is nice and quiet
Eric C.

We had the best time here for a smaller dog Halloween party. Staff are very friendly and the place was surprisingly super clean for a busy dog park. It's much bigger inside than it appears from the outside. Not they have any control over it, but parking is such a pain. Also wish we didnt live so far, this is an awesome place to lounge around with your dog. Our dog had a good time, even though she's socially awkward. Oh, and no beers on tap which is a bummer. But they have a nice variety, averaging about $5.

Katy C.

I've been wanted to take our 1 year old lab here for awhile now and finally visit today. What a great spot!! Dogwood is easily accessible right off of 522 in Lake City. They have a few parking spots and there is plenty of street parking. The entrance is by the yard, not by the building. There are plenty of signs directing you to the entrance. They ask that you email your dogs shot records prior to visiting to expedite the check in process. Check their website for the email address. When I emailed the records in, they replied right away confirming receipt and acceptance! You check in before playing where they'll confirm your records, give you a run down on the rules, and pay your entrance fee. They also have BEER AND WINE!!! Don't mind if I do. They really have thought of everything. Cubbies for leashes, sanitized toys, plenty of clean up supplies, benches and tables for the humans. They have a wrangler roaming the space to make sure the dogs are playing nicely and people are being responsible pet owners. I found everyone to be respectful and mindful of their dogs, which was a huge bonus. There is an indoor and outdoor area for the dogs to play in. A word a caution, the floor can get slippery for both the pups and the humans. Once it got more crowded the dogs couldn't run as much and it wasn't as much of an issue. Our pup loved it. She got a treat from the Seattle Barkery after and she thought it was the best day ever!

Nina H.

What a fun spot for dog owners and their dogs! I came as a guest last weekend and was in doggy heaven! It was truly an amazing experience hanging out with all these adorable dogs while sipping on my grapefruit cider. This is a really cool concept and I hope to see more of these pop up in Seattle because I can see it getting really popular and well-frequented since Seattle is such a dog-friendly city. Like others mentioned, the parking can be tough on weekends because it's a small street behind Lake City Way.

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