Dog walking in Wood Village

North Happy Valley

Happy Valley is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon of around 14,000 people, and the northern part of town is a 20-minute drive from Wood Village. That's where you'll find Happy Valley Dog Park within Happy Valley Park. Many visitors say this is their favorite dog park, and it isn't hard to see why! Happy Valley Dog Park has different sections for big and small dogs, including areas with wood chips to make it easier to clean up after your pet. This clean and well-maintained off-leash park has running water for dogs to drink, as well as shaded seating areas for pet parents and waste disposal supplies.

Centennial

Centennial is a neighborhood in eastern Portland that's only a 15-minute drive from Wood Village. There are a few parks in the area, including Lynchwood Park, an 8.46-acre park that was acquired in 1993. Within Lynchwood Park, there is more than an acre of designated off-leash space where dogs of all sizes interact without being separated by weight. Some parts of the park are grassy, and others have a wood chip surface. During the warmer months of the year, there's running water available for dogs to drink and the park provides doggy bags, too. Surrounding the off-leash park, there are paved and unpaved trails where you can walk your dog on a leash.
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Sandy River Delta

In just ten minutes, you and your dog can drive east of Wood Village and arrive in the far eastern area of Troutdale, Oregon. This is where you'll find Thousand Acres, or the Sandy River Delta, and true to its name, there are a thousand acres of land and trails for you to explore here with your dog off-leash. There are five different trails for your dog to trek with you, and the only one they need to be leashed on is called Confluence Trail. You can also lead your dog to the Sandy River where they can swim and cool off on hot days. Be sure to bring your own drinking water when you visit the Sandy River Delta.

Mount Tabor

Mount Tabor is a neighborhood of southeastern Portland that's less than a 20-minute drive from Wood Village. The neighborhood was named after the volcanic cinder cone the area surrounds, and there's a city park built upon it. Mount Tabor Park is a 190-acre park that was acquired in 1909, and it includes playgrounds, sports fields, picnic areas, paved and unpaved paths, and an off-leash dog park. The Mount Tabor Dog Park sits on more than four acres of land, but the area isn't entirely fenced. Be prepared for your dog to interact with dogs of all sizes in this park. Running water and waste disposal supplies are available in the off-leash area.

Lake Road

Milwaukie is a city south of Portland that's home to more than 20,000 people, and the southern tip of the town is a 20-minute drive from Wood Village. Here, you'll find the North Clackamas Dog Park, a 1.5-acre off-leash park where big and little dogs share the same space. There's running water and doggy bags inside of the park, and the dog park entrances are double-gated as an added safety measure. The rest of North Clackamas Park has playgrounds, sports courts and ball diamonds, rose gardens, and walking trails. Your dog can join you in these other areas of the park as long as they're on a leash.