Genesee Park and Playfield

Known for

• mud-free gravel surface

  “The center 2 acres of the off-leash area is covered in gravel, which makes it mud-free in the winter.”

• small and shy dog area

  “The addition of a Small and Shy Dog Area was completed in the first quarter of 2018.”

• fully fenced

  “the Genesee off-leash area is 2.7 acres and is completely fenced with two double-gated entrances.”

Services

About

Genesee Park and Playfield features a 2.7-acre Dog Off Leash Area (OLA) located south of Genesee Street in Southeast Seattle. The area is completely fenced with two double-gated entrances and features a gravel center to remain mud-free in winter. Amenities include a doggie drinking fountain and a designated Small and Shy Dog Area added in 2018.

What people say

Visitors praise the park as a spacious, well-maintained off-leash area with separate sections for small and shy dogs, though some report negative interactions with park stewards.

Hours