Dogs allowed only in the designated one-acre off-leash area (upper/northern part of the park, wood-chip surface), not on the beach.
The beach itself, per Seattle Municipal Code, which bars dogs from beaches, athletic fields, and children's play areas in city parks.
Rangers actively patrol and cite off-leash dogs found on the sand; beach fines can run up to $500.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
No, dogs are not allowed on the sand at Golden Gardens; the park's popular one-acre off-leash area sits on the hillside above the beach, not on the waterfront itself. Dogs allowed only in the designated one-acre off-leash area (upper/northern part of the park, wood-chip surface), not on the beach.
Rangers actively patrol and cite off-leash dogs found on the sand; beach fines can run up to $500.
The beach itself, per Seattle Municipal Code, which bars dogs from beaches, athletic fields, and children's play areas in city parks.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.