Off-Leash Dog Areas

Off-leash dog areas are available at Luther Burbank Park and Wildwood Park for pets and their owners to enjoy. Additionally, dogs are allowed off-leash in many Mercer Island parks provided they are voice-control trained. Dogs and other pets are not allowed at public swimming areas from May 1 to September 30. During the rest of the year, dogs are allowed on the beach but must be leashed at all times. Though the law allows for voice and signal control, even well-behaved dogs can be unpredictable. For this reason, the City requests that, when outside of designated off-leash areas, please keep your dog on leash.

Off-Leash Dog Areas

Voice/Signal Control Areas

SE 53rd Open Space
Aubrey Davis Park
Homestead Park (while sports fields are not in use)
Island Crest Park
Mercerdale Hillside
Pioneer Park (Northwest and Southeast Quadrants only)
Upper Luther Burbank Park

More Information

Dog owners looking for more details, including how the City defines “voice or signal control,” can consult the Dog Owner’s Guide for Mercer Island Parks.