Regrade Park — Attraction in Seattle

Ive been going to this park at least once a week for about 4yrs now. It's the only off-leash dog park downtown(that I know of.) Its location is great if you live in belltown/the downtown area. If not then its next to nearly all the main bus routes making it easy to get to any time of day. The park itself is about 1/3 square block. Not huge but considering being downtown its room enough for your pup to run, fetch, play, etc. Though most of the time the people are kind and keep a respible eye on their pet, you never know whose going to be there, dog or human. Basically, dont take the other dogs owners own word as for whether their dog is friendly/harmless, and let your guard down too soon. ALWAYS KEEP AN EYE ON THE OTHER PETS AND HOW/IF THEIR OWNERS ARE DOING THE SAME!! I've seen too many incidents where, "Mr. Doofus", the negligent dog owner, will come in and irresponsibly let their pet run amok and attack other pets with no regard to anyone's safety. My only criticism is that there is absolutely NO GRASS AREA! But I imagine it's due to how difficult it might be to maintain grass so one can only complain so much. Grass would be a very nice upgrade though. Instead the park is all cement and gravel. My dog hate's running on the gravel which doesn't allow her to run nearly as long as she would like to. Defeating the purpose of an off-leash park...However they provide free water via water pumps, as well as free poop bags, gargabe bins etc. Only a couple of actual seats for people, but be cautious because usually they've been pee'd on by one...

It's OK, sometimes it's a great place to get an energetic dog off leash and other times there are some dicey people and their dogs there...and it doesn't feel as safe as I would like.

The park itself does have a few obstacles and is a big space for throwing a ball.

It could use a good shower and soaping up as it's pretty stinky, unfortunately, not everyone cleans up after their dogs so it can be a bit unsanitary.

Overall, I am between a 2 or 3 star rating. I'm appreciative that there is a park so close to my home, but I do wish it was better maintained and the people that hang out there were more conscious of their dogs and watch them for starting to...

I has been skeptical from the beginning, but after going to many a dog park around Seattle, this one is enclosed so no need to worry about letting your dog off leash. People were very friendly here, and it seems there are regulars. I like it because I feel it is a gathering for purple who open pets in the city, and it gives my dog AT LEAST 1-2 dogs to play with and run her out. I felt it was a bit cliches at first, but I think it was my initial apprehension about other dog owners. If you know what I mean!!! I really do like this park. And it’s rough outside but I’ve never had a problem. Everybody was respectful...