Marymoor Park Off Leash Area

I love taking my poodle to Marymoor. She is always meeting new friends there. I just wish they had a few smaller fenced areas for small dogs that arent so great off leash yet. My chipoo is a runner and we are trying to train him however there arent a lot of places close that have fenced areas to work on him in.

Pros: large off leash area

Cons: no smaller fenced areas

Marymoor is always a treat for my dog. As soon as he gets off the leash he loves running as fast as he can across the fields, which he can do with seemingly complete freedom due to the huge area that Marymoor covers.

The large turf doesn't really lend itself to cleanliness, unfortunately, and some owners won't clean up because of it's expansiveness. It's not a huge issue, though. In areas where owners usually tread, the place is clean, and it's not like the dogs really mind.

Horton loves the variation of terrain, and will go shooting under bridges and over fields and streams. He loves every minute of it. Also, the variety lends itself to human-friendly hangouts, and the trip can turn into less of a dog errand and more of a family outing. Also, because of what Marymoor has to offer, you'll see a great variety of dogs and owners that you wouldn't normally see at other parks.

Some may not like it because it may be easy to lose track of your dog in the brush, and a little nerve wracking because the enclosure lacks a gate which closes. However, as long as you have decent control over your puppy, you should be okay. Plus, once you get far enough away from the entrance, you won't have to worry too much--your dog will just want to play with everyone else inside.

Hope this is helpful! I recommend it for anyone who wants to give their dog a real treat.

Pros: huge territory, lots of variety in terrain, good environment for both family and dog

Cons: a little dirty in some areas, can be easy to lose track of dog, not incredibly secure enclosure