Dog walking in Concrete

Concrete

Head to Concrete’s namesake neighborhood and experience what this small town is all about! Leash your dog and visit Silo Park where you’ll see the original silos from the town’s 1908 cement plant. Take a walk or enjoy a romp in this park’s large open grassy areas, too. There’s also a playground and restrooms. For a longer hike, take a stroll down the 22.5-mile Cascade Trail. This Rail-Trail runs through a diverse landscape of trees and vegetation. A great place to start the trail is at the Cascade Trailhead at Concrete at the east end of Railroad Ave. Lions Community Park and Drake Park are other pawesome Concrete parks that welcome leashed dogs.

Rockport

Get a true taste of the Pacific Northwest in Rockport’s namesake neighborhood, about eight miles from Concrete. This area is home of Rockport State Park, a puptacular forested area with an abundance of ancient trees and mossy understory full of ferns and other lush native plants. The park is so green and vibrant, it almost feels like a fairy land! You and your leashed pup will have a blast hiking on the park’s five miles of trails. The West Loop Interpretive Trail is a furrific mile-long trail that provides fun educational signs as you wander through the old growth forest. The 3-mile Evergreen Trail is another pawsome trail where you and your dog can enjoy an adventure. The park is open year-round and there’s a small fee for parking.

Route 9/ Cove Rd

Is your dog hankering for some socialization and off-leash fun? Visit the Route 9/ Cove Rd neighborhood in Sedro-Woolley, about 23 miles from Concrete! This neighborhood is home to a pawsome dog-friendly area, the Bark Park! This spacious fully fenced-in dog park has tons of room for a game of fetch or a romp with a new furry friend! The Bark Park has shady spots, drinking water and benches. Adjacent to the Bark Park, you and your leashed pooch will love exploring Riverfront Park. This scenic open space has a walking path with furrific views of the Skagit River, plus picnic tables, barbecues, restrooms and a playground.

Sedro-Woolley City Center

You and your four-legged friend will love all there is to see and sniff in Sedro-Woolley’s City Center neighborhood! About 23 miles from Concrete, this neighborhood has tons of parks where leashed dogs are welcome. Check out Memorial Park with your pup – there’s tons of open grassy space, plus a playground, restrooms and a covered picnic area. Lions Park and Bingham Park are other furrific neighborhood parks you and your dog will enjoy visiting. For a nice long walk with Fido, hop on the 22.5-mile Cascade Trail at the Polte Rd and Coffman Ln trailhead. There’s tons of shady trees along the trail, plus pawesome scenery as the path meanders through a variety of lush wildlife habitats.

Burlington City Center

Parks, parks and more parks is what you’ll find in Burlington’s City Center neighborhood, about 28 miles from Concrete! You and your leashed dog will love spending quality time at the pawpular Maiben City Park, with its large open grassy lawns and big shady trees. Skagit River Park is another pawsome place to hang out with your pooch in this neighborhood. At 51 acres, this park has lots of room to play and walk with your leashed pup. There’s tons of spacious grassy area, plus a playground, horseshoe pits, athletic fields and restrooms. Railroad Park and Rotary Park are other puptastic neighborhood parks where leashed dogs are welcome.