I am new to owning a dog so I obviously am new to dog parks too! Westcrest was the first one I took my pup to and so far, we love it! When it is sunny, I take advantage of the weather and head here and it seems like a lot of people do the same. I appreciate everyone here being so nice and welcoming, offering to let me the ins-and-outs of the place, showing me the main area as well as the small dog area, and the amount of fixtures the dogs can play on at this park. Only downside is that the parking lot for the big dog area is a little small but seems like most people park on the street or in the small-dog lot of need be. Can't wait to come here during the summer and meet more furry friends! read more

It's a pretty decent size, with multiple water stations, a small-dog gated area, training area, large clearings, and wide trails. There are many entrances along the perimeter from the park or the Greenbelt Trails. I recommend using the entrance from the parking lot on SW Cloverdale & 5th Ave Sw. The Off-Leash area was closed for half a year to improve irrigation. The outcome created the gravel layer, updated the fencing area the play areas but it also limited trash access, sometimes leaving piles of dog bagged waste. Disappointed with the lack of dog-park-related improvements (water stations, benches, dog bags, etc.). read more

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Awesome dog area but watch out for irresponsible dog owners! We continue to come here although our dog got its ear bitten requiring medical care. Just be aware of aggressive dogs and irresponsible owners. They recently redone the park, mostly to improve draining and reduce irrigation. The park has ample water sources and watering areas with open gravel area for fast running and retrieving. There a nice little loop and shaded path to take your dog through and discover the wonders of nature. read more

Very nice large area, fully fenced for your pup. There's a fully mulched area, a rocky area, agility course equipment, and a forested area. There is a smaller space for shy or small dogs as well. Best part in my opinion is the covered pavilion so I can still bring my dog even if it's raining. Outside the enclosure are multiple walking paths and forest trails. Very nice little park. read more

If dogs could talk, my pup would be saying "Westcrest!" right now. I happened to bring my dog with me to West Seattle to run an errand and decided to do a search for a nearby off leash dog park. Westcrest was a few miles out of my way... but it was just so sunny... so I decided to go for it. Wow, am I glad I did! The park is amazing! I cannot believe the size of the off leash dog area! Olive loved the wood chip area. There were a lot of dogs out enjoying the beautiful afternoon but there was still plenty of room to run around. She loved running up and down the hills (I don't know why she loves hills!) and playing with the big dogs that were playing rough in the sand. This is a fabulous park. It's a little far to be my regular park but it's worth the trip on a nice day when we have some time. I know Olive would go there everyday if only she could drive! read more

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Nice park, but not appropriate for small dogs. Too bad since I liked the location and plenty of street parking. I was told there is a small dog area, but I did not find it :( if you have big dogs make sure they are properly trained as I noticed that many pet owners at the park where socializing and not looking over their dogs. I had a scary incident with another dog that just ran over my small dog. read more

Westcrest Park Off-Leash Area - Dog Parks Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I live in West Seattle and this is my go-to dog park for my doodle mix. I go during the week between 2-5pm and this seems to be the best time to avoid crowds. There is a huge "big dog" area with a path that goes in a full loop around the park. The loop has plenty of greenery for dogs to explore. My dog frequently disappears in the trees for several minutes and comes out looking like he's having the best day of his life. There are two parking lots and I've never had any issues with break-ins, although people have warned me about it. There is always plenty of water and available hoses. There is also a small dog area and although my dog is on the smaller side, I skip over it because there never seems to be any small dogs to play with. Like any dog park, there are bad apples, but the dog owners and walkers seem to be attentive and quickly break up any scuffles. read more

This is a good place for walking level paths, especially for slower walkers or needing recover exercise. It is full sun, prone to winds because of elevation, but some paths with up/down, just not extreme. Good views, nice place to watch airport traffic. Pity so many dump trash of all manner, no regard for public land at the cost of city funds and short on help. It's appreciated those who use the area carry a bag to pick up trash, as there are numerous trash cans. Lincoln Park is bigger, less trash, people more appreciative of public land. I keep a full list of non-emergency #'s for the few that threaten these places. read more

Love this dog park! I've been to a few others with my fur babies but this one def takes the first place trophy. There are two areas: one for the small/shy dogs and a much bigger one for all dogs. Both areas have a water fountain, garbage bin, and patches of dirt, patches of wood chips, and patches of wooded areas with shade. I started off Dash and Kibbles (both shih tzu/Jack Russell terrier mixes) with the smaller area but hardly anyone ever brings their dogs to that one.... so now I bring both of them to the bigger area. Dash is a bit more on the shy side so he usually stays by my side but Kibs LOVES the bigger area -- he always has such a blast with all the dogs! Most dogs are very friendly and their humans are equally as nice. As with every park, there are a couple humans and dogs that are a bit more aggressive and indifferent, but for the most part, everyone is awesome. The bigger area also has a small training course in which you can train your pups to weave through sticks and jump/run through tunnels! Definitely bring your dogs to this park! Great way to socialise them and make new friends (: read more

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I'm not sure how this place doesn't have reviews yet? I come here all the time with my dog and check in but I guess maybe there are two yelp accounts linked to the park! The park is really big for being in such a heavily populated place. There is never a bunch of poop laying around, never any garbage, and there is always fresh water for the dogs. I also like that there are 6 different entrances/exits to get in and out so you aren't stuck walking all the way around the loop if you don't want to! It's a great place to take your dog to socialize! You also don't have to worry about brining poop bags because there are plenty all over the place. read more

My car was broken into within an hour of parking My purse, and two friends bags were stolen when my back window of my SUV was smashed. It was at Day of Caring and dozens of people were just feet away around the corner. Another car was broken into as well and items were stolen from that car. We heard from the police and locals that this happens VERY often at the park, during all times of the day and whether or not items are visible. Super sketchy and due to the quick timing, I believe that someone was watching us in order to do this so quickly. read more

I discovered this park a few months ago when I adopted my puppy, and I love it! So much space to walk around, and several areas large enough for smaller and larger dogs to play. Can't wait to go back when the sun comes out! read more

Had a window broken out & an old pair of binoculars stolen from the floor yesterday while parked in the south lot, near the wooded area. I'd recommend using the parking off Cloverdale, which is more in view. LOVE this park otherwise and have been there many times. read more

Westcrest Park Off-Leash Area - A good park if you like to get a bit of exercise, too. Walk the loop while your buddy runs. - Dog Parks Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great Dog Park! Nice folks, lots of dogs and it is big so lots of running and ball chasing can happen. read more

Westcrest Park Off-Leash Area - Mike Bakon playing with Ruby the Boxer at the dog park! - Dog Parks Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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So disappointed! I thought my husband was exaggerating about the state of this 'renovated' park, but if anything, he downplayed how terrible it is. My dogs stood and looked forlornly at trails and fields that they used to run. All but one grassy slope has been replaced with gravel. Everything is fenced, which restricts the areas that dogs used to be able to explore. While we were there, the only dogs playing were on the the lone grass slope, but the two larger fields/play areas were empty. Whoever designed this park obviously doesn't have dogs. This was a great dog park that has been ruined. read more

I have had many enjoyable trips to Westcrest dog park. I like that there is a larger loop area to walk around as well as a couple of play areas. The park can get a bit marshy in the winter. I prefer to walk in pairs with another person around the trails when it is not well lit outside in the darker/rainier months-- can be a bit creepy. read more

Westcrest Park Off-Leash Area - Running dogs in the larger open playfield - Dog Parks Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Good for small dogs / non bird chasers. We had to keep our tall dogs on leashes through the woods since the fences were so short and the birds were skilled in taunting them both to jump over. There are lots of pick up bag stops on the trails through the woods and lots of shade and water in the main play area. There is some kind of excavation going on just past the main play area and our hound was to scared to play with any of the other dogs. This is close enough to Federal Way that French Lake to call it a push. read more

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Not only do I love this dog park, but my two pooches (Sid and Ripley) give it a total of eight paws up! :) There are quite a few dog walkers who take their packs here on a daily basis, so during the week there are usually a lot of dogs there for Sid and Ripley to play with. A nice side effect of having dog walkers there is that their dogs are often pre-screened, so the dogs there tend to be quite friendly. I love the fact that although the park is very spacious, it's not so large that I end up losing track of where my dogs are. For example, I can't take my dogs to Marymoor or Magnuson without another person with me because it's way too hard to supervise them there. This park also has ample shaded seating, which is great so I don't burn in the sun while I wait for the pooches to finish playing. There's good fresh water access here, too, so if I forget to bring water with me, there's still fresh water available for the dogs to drink. (Both of my dogs have gotten giardia from water at Magnuson and Marymoor, so I no longer trust the water supply there.) The construction going on next to the park is a little annoying, but other than that, I think Westcrest is one of the best places in Seattle for dogs to let off some steam. read more

Westcrest Park Off-Leash Area - Also a great place to do a little dog training! :) - Dog Parks Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A decent park but.....there were young guys smoking MJ in the kids playground area. I was there on Tuesday 12:15: to 1:10. There was a decent amount of dog owners there. In the large animal near the small dog park, the mower broke a glass bottle. They should be banned from the park. There weren't clear rules posted. The small dog park was okay. The concrete seat is overgrown. A few plastic chair to sit. There is plenty of parking. The layout is very weird. The dog park is not close to parking. The kids playground is truly sad. read more

My dog, a 6 year old yellow lab has taken control of my Yelp account and is writing this review...well I am writing it for him because he doesn't have thumbs. Hunter's top 5: 1) lots of open space and varying terrain 2) all friendly dogs, big and small 3) lots of water bowls and fresh water 4) fenced in nicely so my owners don't have to worry 5) plenty of parking and close to home read more

Had an okay experience here. Definitely love the layout, its a huge area and lots of open space as well as a path that goes around the perimeter of the park. There's a small/shy dog area which I always like to see. And the day I went there were tons of dogs there. The reason I give it three stars is that the day I went there, there was a lady with a couple mastiffs who I'm assuming was a regular since people seemed to know her. Her dogs and another person's rottie were bullying my dog (smaller pit). My dog can usually take that kind of thing, but she was clearly tired of being shoved into the ground and having her legs gnawed on. I tried to get the dogs to leave her alone and redirect her attention but the Dogue de Bordeaux just barked at me as did the rottie. I have no problem with large dogs, I've owned two Bordeaux's in the past, but their owner just stood there and watched without doing anything other than the occasional "hey *dogs name*". That's not okay. I was finally able to get my dog away from them and we left immediately. Letting your dog get away with that behavior is asking for a fight when they do it to a dog that isn't as accepting as mine. Considering she seemed to be there a lot I probably won't be going back unless it's during a time I wouldn't expect many people to be there. read more

What was once a park that offered expansive areas for dogs and people to roam off-leash is now a boring gravel path with permanent chain-link fencing on both sides. Dogs are no longer allowed to go in green areas (no more grassy areas or bushes). It's just a gravel loop and the most excitement your dog will encounter is sniffing chain-link. There was almost no one there when we visited. It used to be so incredibly busy every time we were there. read more

At 9:30 am in broad daylight, in a parking lot with a lot of other cars, my car window was smashed and my iPad was stolen. No one saw anything and the cops won't come out to take a report and won't investigate. Meanwhile I'm out an iPad (which was definitely not visible from outside the car), and I have to have my window replaced. I've never had a car broken into in my life, and I grew up in Detroit. Apparently the "smash and grab" is quite common here. This is probably a great dog park if you can walk to it. I will never park anywhere near here again, and I won't be back to this dog park. read more

This is the best dog park! The off leash area is MASSIVE, there are dogs of all sizes, lots of water bowls and every dog owner I've seen so far has been totally attentive to their dog and considerate. I started bringing Woody here a week ago and we've come almost every day since. Interestingly, it's more busy in the late mornings on weekdays than it is in the evenings, but I've yet to see it get too busy/crazy. I haven't had any issues, but I would be conscious of leaving stuff in your car because a few people have mentioned parking lot break-ins, but I guess that's the case of alot of Seattle parks? The people here are awesome. If I'm in a mood to sit quietly and enjoy being outside while keeping an eye on Woody, no one bothers me. If I'm bored and feel like talking about my dog-baby, people are friendly and chatty. I had a tough day at work and brought Woody over to get some fresh air and sunshine late this afternoon and immediately was less stressed out. How can you be anything but happy when you basically have the puppy bowl going on in real life right in front of you? read more

I'm so happy to have this dog park so close to my house in Burien. It's just the right size, plenty big. It is entirely fenced. There is a loop to walk. It is a large path (big enough for a car). Opposite the trail, is a large open area. It's broken up slightly with three different type play areas. There is a wood chip area, a large sand pit, and a grassy hill for the dogs that just want to chase a ball. There is a covered sitting area and benches throughout the park. All the fellow dog owners have been very friendly and welcoming. If any dogs get in a scuffle, the owners have been responsive. Google maps takes me to the back of the park where there are only a few spots. The iPhone took us to another part of the park that doesn't lead to the off leash area. You had to drive around to another part of the park. read more

The park is decent for the dogs, though there was lots of mud in the bigger park. Before coming to the park I read review about breaking and thought I'd be okay, well after a couple hours of play with the pup came back to a broken window and missing dog tote of toys and treats.. Lucky theifs, I'm sure they'll love playing w Mazi's fave toys! Anyways! We were excited to check out a new park, but WONT BE BACK. Park needs to better monitor their lot too easy and very common for cars to get broken into. read more

It's the only off-leash park in the West Seattle area, so I frequent this park with my dog, especially when the weather is nice and we can go there for an hour or so after I get off work. For the most part the dogs are friendly and well socialized; I haven't had any issues. I like that they have a big open area for dogs to run and chase each other, and also a loop trail that I can walk laps with my dog if he's not feeling like being especially social. The park is located adjacent to White Center, so definitely not the best part of town. I've seen some shady-looking individuals around, and even recently came back to the parking lot to find a bunch of teenagers smoking weed right next to my car. Not the best location, but it's the most convenient to anyone living in West Seattle. read more

I wish I could give this place more stars. I've never been to a better dog park - hand to the sky, honest, hope to die, etc. It's actually a loop that you can walk about with your dogs, with a large area in the middle for dogs to socialize, play, and eat dirt. The loop is beautiful, lined with trees and quaint fences. There are also on-leash trails you can take your dogs on - I haven't done it so far, but I will someday soon! There's a small dog off-leash area fenced off somewhere in the corner, but I rarely see people in there. Generally, people have been really nice, and the park is really clean. Sure, it gets muddy in the rain, but...whatdya expect when it rains? :) I'm going to be moving out of West Seattle soon, but I'll come back to bring my dog here every week or so. It's well worth the trip. read more

My friend took me here once with her dog and mine and i was surprised how big it was! The whole place is a loop and there's two water stations- one by the entrance and one in the center of the park. The park is clean and while you loop around the place, you have the option to venture out into the woody area which is connected to another park. It's very beautiful and the people are nice! The only thing I wish they had is a water area- on hot days my dog loves to go dip his paws in the water. I wish they had a small river area where it's not just a drop of land and there's water (like Marymoor) but something that slowly ascends to the water (like Seatac dog park: grandview). But this place is great! Also it was kinda hard to find for me because I'm not from the area so I googled it but there's different entrances to the park. First stop I ended up in the soccer field. I couldn't find any signs that led to the dog park area so I had to ask the people there. read more

Okay, so this is weird because I don't have a dog, but I come here with my friend and her dog, and what a great spot! I grew up with dogs, so, no, I'm not some creepy dog snatcher or anything. If I had a dog, I would definitely bring it here to play. I love the camaraderie and all the dogs always seem to be well behaved. The park is huge and even in the pouring rain when we went there wasn't much mud! read more

My buddy Harry is a little timid but he always feels right at home here. The view is great, the place is huge and there's a really nice group of people and dogs here. On a nice day the view from the park is spectacular which is a bonus. I also like that there are miles of trails around the perimiter of the park if you really want to get moving. read more

I don't have a dog. But my friend does. We meet here regularly and walk the "loop" with her dogs off leash. The park is very large and there are tons of shady areas and benches to stop and watch the dogs play. I've visited many dog parks with my dog Raney when she was still alive. This is hands down the best dog park I've ever been to. It's very popular and parking can be a problem. I guess that's what happens when you're the best. read more

I took my Lhasa here to socialize (she has really bad social anxiety after being attacked by a big dog last year) and we were small dog shamed. She is 15 pounds and very kind. She got nervous and wanted to be held. A woman said while walking by "little dogs don't belong at the dog park" and a gentleman and his two daughters were there when my dog asked to be picked up and he said if I knew she had anxiety I should have left her home and asked if I purchased her or adopted her (she was rehomed to me). I have never been little dog shamed at a dog park. She minded her own business and there were a couple smaller dogs playing as well. The patrons of this park were not kind. Very disappointed. I will say the park was clean and no aggressive dogs were there. It was the people I happened to interact with that are the reason behind the rating. read more

Yes, you have your small pet area, your go fetch this ball area, your drinking area, your shaded area and a bonus view of the Seattle skyline. This park is kept pretty clean and the people that bring their dogs are pretty respectful and clean. Tons of space to run around. Niner, my weimaraner loves to just run around like he's being chased. Even on those rainy days the park doesn't get too soggy or muddy. Park in the back if you're just here for the doggie park, shorter walk to leash the beast. read more

Having never been to any other dog park in my life... I didn't have much to compare this one to. But I love this park! There is a lil trail in the forest where you can walk with your dog, areas with water bowls and hoses, a seperate area for shy dogs/small dogs, benches to sit on, & plenty of wide open spaces for dogs to run, chase balls, & play with others. I am thankful to live so close to this wonderful off leash park. read more

I found Westcrest Park after looking around on Yelp for a W Seattle dog park. We used to take our senior mix German to Maguson (still do but it's a haul from W. Seattle). I was pleased to see this park had so many good reviews and we thought we'd check it out before summer comes to see if it could be our new spot. We happened to come on a sunny but freezing cold Sunday morning. The GPS took us to a bad parking area and we ended up finding our way to the small (about 10 stall) parking lot where most folks had parked. The nice thing about this park is that it isn't overly large. So on one hand, it's nice because you can't get too out of control or lose your dog in the crowd. On the other hand, it is bad because it is so small that you get no space to let your dog roam free and not worry about them getting into peoples' way. We entered the park and headed up to the right/north vs. down a trail. Our older German was happy to see the handful of dogs there and was being very social. Since it was so cold, the ground was frozen and most of the water stations were frozen over. We weren't out there too long (maybe 15 mins or less) so we were okay with him not getting any water. The folks we met were nice although it wasn't that crowded. I can't tell if people would be as nice if it was a nice hot summer day and super crowded with dogs running amok. I would like to think people would be just as friendly but I know at Magnuson it gets super out of control on a hot day. I can see bringing our dog out here again and letting him get some socialization in although I am leary as he tends to get a little frisky with all the energy and that tends to lead to mounting and dominating. I don't want to be "that" owner so we're still working on how to break his sudden surge of friskiness. But we'll definitely come by on quieter days and let him roam free. The paths were kept clean and it was a nice little loop. read more

I'm absolutely in love with this park and I can't believe it's my first time coming here! Lots of open space for your pals to run around and socialize! A loop trail you can walk with your pals off leash. Lots of water station with clean water! I love it! We'll definitely be back! Pics here http://crazycorgilady.com/2014/03/westcrest-park/ read more

We live this dog park! Ample parking, nice dogs and owners, it's massive (not as big as Marymoore) and there are plenty of play options for your dog. I have one complaint but this is the case everywhere: there ARE ways for your dog to escape. Large holes in the fencing. We have a dachshund beagle mix who loves getting away. We have to put him on his leash the whole time, but still worth it! Overall a great dog park. read more

This is a great dog park. I've been on a trip sort of sampling the parks with my dogs. You can take your dogs on trails connected to the off leash area. It's really simple and easy, plenty of water, space, and play! read more

I am so grateful that me and puppy's first dog park experience was here!! We entered through the lot on Cloverdale St which joins the path that loops the dog park. My worry upon arriving was that he'd get intimidated by all the big dogs or worse--bitten ! All that worry was put behind me the second we walked in and were immediately greeted by multiple dog walkers and their packs WARMLY with sniffs and introductions to the new pup on the block. We continued walking up this path searching for the wide open play area. I got plenty of tips, warnings, encouragement from the one of the dog walkers I ran into and she let me know there was a small dog/shy dog/puppy area up top past the large play area and pointed me in its direction. We ended up only meeting some small grumpy dogs that didn't play so nice with puppy so we returned to the large play area. Again, I was worried he'd get trampled and bullied by the bigger dogs but was proven wrong once again! He ran right down into a large pack and was swarmed with sniffers who all immediately challenged him to a fetch off. Puppy was rolled over a few times but jumped right back up and at it. No aggression. No bites. Great owners that keep an eye/ear out for their dogs and know when its appropriate to step in. I had a great time getting advice from other owners and chatting while puppy got to run his little heart out. We started at 11, got home by 1:30 and he slept the whole day!! If you have a puppy or shy dog that needs to be socialized I highly recommend coming here for all reasons listed above. We've been back 5 times since and each visit gets even better the more we run into familiar faces :) read more