What to Know About Bellevue’s New Off-Leash Dog Areas
Jul 10, 2026, 8:05 AM
425 Magazine
A version of this article originally appeared in the July edition of the city of Bellevue newsletter It’s Your City.
Bellevue dog owners now have more places in Bellevue to let their pets play freely.
As part of the city’s ongoing effort to expand recreation options for dogs and their humans, new pop-up, off-leash areas are being added to three locations across Bellevue. The temporary, fenced spaces offer a safe place for dogs to run and socialize at:
Enatai Neighborhood Park, 10643 SE 25thSt. Goldsmith Neighborhood Park, 14475 NE 35th St.Highland–Glendale property, 820 134th Ave. NE (access off 136th Avenue Northeast)
Improvements coming to permanent off-leash areas
The new pop-up areas follow a successful pilot, when the city introduced pop-up off-leash areas at Crossroads, Wilburton Hill, and Wildwood parks, as well as City Hall, in 2023.
The Crossroads, Wilburton Hill, and Wildwood off-leash areas are now permanent, along with established ones at Robinswood and Newport Hills Woodlawn parks. The city is planning upgrades to the Crossroads, Wilburton and Wildwood areas this year and next, including water access (where permittable), shade shelters, benches, updated fencing, trail enhancements and new surfacing.
Share your input
The city is holding a survey about off-leash areas through the fall, as it considers future off-leash area investments and permanent sites. Visit here for updates and to complete the survey.
Christina Faine is the city of Bellevue’s Parks & Community Services public information officer.
