Dog beaches in Washington

Washington bans dogs from designated swim beaches in state parks, but Puget Sound cities run notable exceptions — including a genuinely off-leash winter beach at Shoreline and Seattle's only water-access off-leash area.

Dog-friendly beaches

• Richmond Beach Saltwater Park — seasonal off-leash beach

  Shoreline, WA

  Seasonal off-leash Seasonal — check dates

  ✓ City of Shoreline · verified 2026-06

• Magnuson Park Off-Leash Area

  Seattle, WA

  Off-leash zone Year-round

  ✓ Seattle Parks & Recreation · verified 2026-06

• Off Leash Area Edmonds (Marina Beach)

  Edmonds, WA

  Off-leash zone Year-round

  ✓ City of Edmonds · verified 2026-06

Conditional access (leash, season, hours or permit)

• Clarke Beach Park

  Mercer Island, WA

  Seasonal access Seasonal — check dates

  ✓ City of Mercer Island · verified 2026-06