Dog Parks Near Puyallup

At Willow Hill we love our dogs! Cats are cool too, but there is just something to be said about the loyalty of dogs that has earned them the title of mans best friend. Between belly rubs, new chew-toys and the occasional table scrap, few things seem to bring my two mini-dachshunds as much joy as running around outside. And, while the grassy areas around Willow Hill work well for short bouts of daily exercise, I try to get them to an off-leash park at least once a week to let them socialize and run, unrestrained to their hearts content. Here is a list of my favorite dog parks in and around Puyallup, WA. Puyallup Dog Park is a small, fenced park not far from Willow Hill apartments. Located between Clarks Creek Park North and Clarks Creek Park South, fully fenced park sits on 2/3 of an acre and provides local pups a place to run around off the leash. At less than 2 miles away, South Hill Park is perhaps the closest option for off-leash play time for dogs living at Willow Hill. While this proximity certainly makes the park a convenient choice, it is not fully fenced, so beware if your pup is the type that likes to sprint off and find their own, unsupervised adventure. Wapato Park is a bit further away than the others, but is a great option if your small pup has a hard time getting along with larger dogs. They two separate areas: One for large dogs and one for smaller breeds. This is perfect for my two pups that seem to think that they are the biggest dogs in the yard until a larger breed puppy tries to join in and play. The parks listed so far have been selected because of their proximity to Willow Hill. That said, they can leave much to be desired from an aesthetic standpoint. If you want thicker grass, a larger play area and slightly more maintained grounds I suggest packing up the pups and heading out to Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood. This park comes almost universally recommended due, in part, to how well it is maintained. The beautiful scenery provides an incredible backdrop as you and your four-legged friends enjoy the parks large, open areas. It takes about a 30 minute drive to get there, but if your dogs are anything like mine, they wont mind a trip in the car. Did I leave out your go-to Puyallup area dog park? Leave your favorite in the comments below!