Council Crest Park Off Leash Dog Area, Portland, OR
Southwest Portland, OR is where you'll find 43-acre Council Crest Park, a furbulous place for the whole family to get outdoors and enjoy the puptacular hilltop views of five Cascade Range peaks: Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Ranier, Mt. Jefferson, and Mt. Adams. At 1,073 feet above sea level, Council Crest is considered to be the highest point in Portland, and the park's Off-Leash Area (OLA) sits at the very top, allowing dog parents to take in a 180-degree Portland-area vista while their fur babies romp! Be aware, however, that this is not a fenced area, and only well-trained and responsive pups should be exercised here.
The space set aside for doggos at Council Crest is covered in grass and trees, making for a rollicking grreat time! Games of tag and fetch are visiting hounds' furvorite activities, but they may also join their dog parents for a lie-down or picnic. To ensure that sitting, lying, or romping remains pleasant for everyone, please remember to pick up after your pooch. It's one of the most important park rules to avoid smelly soles and paws, and it preserves good health as well.
Other important rules to follow include not bringing any non-neutered/non-spayed pups to the park, and being sure your dog is wearing a current license and rabies tags. Dog parents should be prepared to remove aggressive or troublesome dogs from the OLA at the first sign of trouble, and a lead is required immediately outside the designated dog area.
While restrooms are available nearby, there's no drinkable water on hand. Running around in the sun is sure to make everyone thirsty, so to prevent dehydration it's important to bring fresh water, and doggy drinking cups or bowls.
A small lot next to the OLA offers free parking, but it can fill up fast on the weekends, so a bike ride or hike may be the way to go if you and Fido are up to the challenge. The effort will be well-rewarded with a fun, beautiful place for both you and your fur baby!
There are many dog parks and off-leash areas in Portland, but if you haven't discovered the Council Crest Park OLA yet, now's the time!
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