This is likely an outlier of a review for this park but I feel morally obligated to share. I took my pups there yesterday to try out a new park. I immediately met two very friendly people, one of whom was a pet sitter and was with several lovely pups. I had zero issues with either of the people or any of the dogs present. In fact, this lady was so kind when the incident occurred - beyond helpful and wonderful. Within five minutes of being there, my older dog, who is just under 8 yrs old, slipped on gravel and presumably incurred a spinal injury. Her hind legs were temporarily paralyzed, she was screaming in pain, and we had to see an emergency immediately. As I was leaving, this incredibly kind woman mentioned that she saw a similar thing happen to a GSD within a week prior to it happening to my dog. Her prognosis is up in the air. If she needs surgery, I can't afford $10k+ and have no idea if she will make it. It's too early to tell. Ironically, the pet sitter was commenting on how agile my girl is for her age within the minute leading up to this incident. I never would've considered that gravel would be such a risk for potential spinal injury/paralysis of larger dogs, but dog parents beware: DOGS RUNNING IN GRAVEL CAN CAUSE SEVERE AND LIFE THREATENING INJURIES! Be cautious when choosing where to let your babies get their zoomies out. I wish I had known better. Seeing her like this is heartbreaking, and for ~5 minutes of fun? I cannot recommend this park on that basis alone. read more

This is the message I sent the city. I am reporting an incident that happened on 9/24 at the magnolia dog park. Three huskies, two of which attacked my puppy (4 months old). He was physically hurt and the behaviour of the dogs was extremely out of what is acceptable. During the attack I confronted the dogs, beat them off and helped my pup out of the situation. Please let me know what I can do. At the time I did not have my phone otherwise I would have pics of the dogs and owner. I intend to go back and if they are there again I will get pics of the owner, dogs and anything else that can keep them out of the park. Again, this was an attack. I do understand dogs will be dogs but these huskies are unacceptable. read more

Open as of November 2012 this new COLA off leash dog park is a winner! I've only been there a few times so far, and I'm already a fan. Dog owners are engaged and actually watching their dogs closely, with good voice control of their pooches. Since seating is limited to one bench you're not going to run into the latte-smart phone immersed crowd here. The terrain is a mix of pea gravel and mulch, and so far everyone's doing a great job cleaning up. There are 2 double gated entrances and a wide array of friends to romp with. If you head there during the cold months keep in mind it's a lot windier up in Magnolia. read more

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

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The park serves the purpose of a community dog park, but it's just a basic fenced in area with no additional amenities or extras. The neighborhood is happy to have it, but it's quite muddy and not really anything special. Last time we were there, an older woman nearly broke her leg by tripping and falling because of the steep slope from sidewalk to mud, when the dogs charged at her and tumbled her down. This nearly happened to myself as well, because the aggressive dogs change over to their owners in the main area. Really wish they would fill this in and eliminate the problem. read more

This park could really use a better small dog area. The current area is all gravel which hurts small dogs feet and there is no seating for the owners. The whole park could be a whole lot friendlier to small dogs and their owners with a little grass and a few more trees and another bench/shelter. But it's close to home so that is nice. read more

So for humans, this park has some sweeping views of the city and the Cascades that might be worth the drive. As a dog park, it's well-maintained and the "chuck it" area seems to be regularly re-covered with a mulchy covering that doesn't tear up paw pads, so a vast improvement on gravel-only parks or parks that aren't regularly maintained. It's small, though. I had to be really careful throwing the ball to make sure it stayed within the fence, made it that much harder to get poocherino exercised. The mulchy covering can get pretty muddy and dirty; an improvement on gravel but still not nearly as good as grass. read more

If you're a rebel like I am and break the soooo important, all holy regulation of keeping dogs leashed at Discovery Park, your punishment will be here at Magnolia Manor. (Puppy golden retrievers can lick you to death, I totally understand).. Two trees provide the small gravel pit refuge from the hot sun. The cement walkway (also unfit for dogs in the summer) held 3 chairs for owners..perhaps for the 3 owners that actually frequently the place or stay long enough. I was there for 10 mins and watched dogs snap at each other and owners barely move. No thanks. read more

One of the great things about Seattle is how many neighborhoods have their own off-leash area. I suppose this will eventually degenerate into an all-neighborhood squabble for who has the best pet-friendly parks; Wallingford installs hamster wheels, U-District creates ferret off-leash areas, etc. But meanwhile, enjoy the early innocence of a neighborhood friendly park. The area has two entrances with a main area of gravel and wood chips as well as a smaller section for shy dogs. It's kept pretty clean and trash cans can be found at each entrance. While the area is a little small, your pooch will enjoy his/her/its' time here. read more

So I was having a really great time here. There were a lot of small-medium sized dogs which was great since mine are in that same range, the owners seemed very nice and responsible, and the park was very clean! It's not too big, but there is plenty of room to run! Then, 2 big dogs got in a fight. It happens. But the way that the owners dealt with it was really inappropriate. They were yelling profanities at each other and screaming that the other do was a terrible dog and ruining their dog's experience at the dog park. It was awkward. Since this was my first and only time here, I don't know if this is common but I assume it isn't. Was quite a bummer though! read more

I was very excited to hear a dog park was being installed at one of my local parks, however I was extremely disappointed when the grass and gardens were ripped out in lieu of pea gravel and bark. I have a small boston terrier who cannot walk or run easily in gravel and she has cut up her paws several times trying to keep up with the big dogs. The gravel and bark also mean that I have to give my dog a bath every time we come home from the park because she'll be caked in dirt from running around. In addition to the environment we have had issues with more elderly residents in the area bringing their elderly, unfriendly dogs and expecting them to miraculously get along with everyone else. One might think these folks would take their (clearly) unfriendly dogs to the "small dog area" and gate them off from the others... instead I refuse to bring my dog here because I've had to rescue my small dog from unfriendly dogs trying to snap at her. Do yourself a favor, and if you are able to take your dog to one of the bigger dog parks (like Marymoor or Sand Point) or over to Discovery Park you'll be a lot more happy with the terrain. If you have a small dog, I would not recommend this park as it is close quarters with often unfriendly dogs. I just want to add that not all the dogs are unfriendly, we've met some nice, playful ones too, but it only takes one unfriendly dog though to ruin the experience. read more

I take my 21-pound dog up to the Magnolia Manor dog park about once a week. I find the best day to go is Sunday. Overall I like the park because it's small and, for the most part, dogs are well behaved and the owners are nice. It's pretty clean and there is water readily available for the puppies to drink. I will say I would like more grass and shade. That said, there are two dogs who attacked my puppy. We don't go if they are in the park. And there is a strange woman who lives in the neighboring apartments who shouts at the dog park with a bullhorn. Again, I find Sunday late afternoon to be the best time to go. read more

A lot of regulars and mostly considerate dog owners. Obvious high traffic time on weekends and late afternoon/early evening. There has been a poop pick up problem in recent weeks. People! Remember to pick up after your dog. Don't be gross. read more

This dog park is lacking but it gets the job done. Pros: Good size park Always a good mix of dog sizes Friendly people If there's no dogs there, just wait ten minutes and more people always show up. No mud. CONS: Every time I've come, there's some fight breaking out (at every dog park, right?) but given this park's size the fight will somehow involve your dog and change the mood of everyone there. This park is quickly gaining a reputation for owners who don't discipline or control their ill-behaved dogs. Friendly but clueless owners. Too much large gravel hurts little dogs' feet. read more

Great space. Separated for big dogs and small dogs. Trash cans and plastic bag within each area.

Pretty small, compared to other parks in the larger Seattle area. However, it has water, poop bags, and enough seating that you never really have to stand. read more

I have a Frenchie, so the size of this park is absolutely perfect (though I can see how those with bigger, more high-energy dogs would find it a little small). Still, always nice to have more off-leash areas and this one is one of the prettiest in the city! It's also very well-maintained, with fresh mulch in part of the park and pea gravel in the rest. This results in a much cleaner park and much cleaner pooch (no mud on rainy days/dust on dry days)! I definitely appreciated the views on a sunny day; parking is free and plentiful as well. read more

I used to take my corgi here, but not anymore. This is a great park, don't get me wrong, BUT IT IS SITUATED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN AFFLUENT NEIGHBORHOOD. What does that mean? Some of the residents aren't too crazy about the fact that a new dog park opened up here... they've complained to the city about the noise and the smell, etc. which means if you plan to take your dog here, make sure he or she isn't the barky type, otherwise you're better off going to one of the other parks. My corgi is totally silent, submissive boy except when he's at the dog park - then he morphs into a little herding maniac and tries to herd all the other dogs present... he barks NONSTOP. The last time we were here, a skinny woman in her 40's came out of one of the apartments across from the park and yelled at all of us... and threatened to call the police for the barking. IT'S A DOG PARK, LADY. I'm SORRY YOU CAN'T HANDLE BARKING, but there is only so much a person can do to limit demand barking! What was a fun, hilarious romp by six dogs turned into four people getting upset, leashing their dogs and leaving, myself included. We haven't been back.. and it's no one's fault. It's just better for everyone involved that barky dogs don't come here. read more

Came here to walk my neighbor's pup. Good views. Friendly dog buddies. Nice place, adequate parking. I only wish it was a little larger.

Love this dog park. Although it's not crazy exciting for the dogs like some of the ones in woodland areas, it's so busy all the time that the dogs are too busy having fun with each other to care about the surrounding environment. It's super busy meaning the dogs are always playing together, and that also means that there is a good community of people to chat along with. read more