McKinley Park Off Leash Demonstration Area
Approximately 7 acres of the lower trail area of McKinley Park have been made into an off-leash demonstration area. Unlike a formal dog park, this off-leash demonstration area is not a fully fenced enclosure. The lower portion of McKinley Park is fenced, providing a barrier between the off-leash area and I-5.
Dog Park Etiquette
- Keep your dog from jumping on or interfering with other people and their dogs.
- Off leash does not mean out of control. Aggressive dogs must be removed immediately.
- Guests must remain with their pets, keeping them within view and under verbal control to remain within the signed boundary markers at all times.
- Dogs must have up-to-date vaccinations and dog license.
- Females in heat are not allowed in the park.
- Pick up and properly dispose of your dogs waste. It's the law.
- Have your dog on a leash when entering and leaving the park. Dogs are required by the Tacoma Municipal Code to be leashed in parks, except in designated off-leash areas.
- Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian.
- Act responsibly. Use the park at your own risk.
A complete list of off-leash rules are posted at the entrance of the site and markers are located around the perimeter of demonstration area defining the off-leash boundaries.
Off-leash activities will be permitted during regular park hours. All Metro Parks Tacoma parks are open daily ½ hour before sunrise and close ½ hour after sunset.
Last Updated: Oct 8, 2009 11:08 AM