Lynndale Park Off-Leash Dog Area Open

On Saturday, February 11th, Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith joined by Council President Ben Goodwin and Councilmembers Ruth Ross and Shannon Sessions officially opened the new off-leash dog area at Lynndale Park. This 1/2-acre, fully enclosed off-leash area is the first in Lynnwood and was opened to fanfare and many eager barks. The off-leash area is open seven days a week from dawn to dusk. 

Off-Leash Area Features

• Two enclosed pens (one for shy-dogs)
• Agility stations
• ADA / Pet drinking fountain
• Pet Waste station
• Picnic Table seating
• Informational Kiosk 
• Accessible Parking & Entrance (seven spaces + one ADA)

Location & Parking

The off-leash area is located between the Skate Park and Perrinville shopping area on Olympic View Drive with driveway access near Homeview Drive.

Project History

The Lynnwood City Council authorized funding and construction of this new off-leash area in September 2016. Construction began in October and was substantially completed in early January. The total project cost is estimated to be $40,000 funded from Real Estate Excise Tax 1. Furnishings purchased from Dog-On-It Parks. Fencing constructed by All-Around Fence Co. Informational Kiosk constructed and installed by Josh Beam, Eagle Scout Project Candidate of Troop #465. Project management, installation, and finish work completed by Lynnwood Parks Operations led by Eric Peterson, Parks Superintendent. For more information about the Off-Leash Dog Area, visit http://www.lynnwoodwa.gov/PlayLynnwood/Parks/Lynndale-Park/Off-LeashDogArea.htm

Contact:

Sarah Olson, Deputy Director
Lynnwood Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department
solson@lynnwoodwa.gov
425-670-5503