Marymoor Park

Nice big dog park. Great for water dogs. Parking is $ 1.

Love taking the dogs here early morning on the weekends for their walk. The concerts in the park are fabulous. Word to the wise, get there when the doors open or you’ll be sitting on the back of the hill with no view. Decent variety of food trucks for the concerts as well.

I really like this venue for concerts! It is prefect for a summer concert. I have been here for about 3 concerts before.
There were about 5 different food trucks and beer was about $ 8 so pretty reasonable for a concert. You have to get there a little bit early to get a good spot on the hill.
Getting out of the parking lot can be a challenge and can take a while because there are only like 2 ways out.
I would return here again for a concert in the future.

Ample parking, cool venue for 5k runs, concerts, doggy dates etc.

This is a nice place to see concert venues. I’ve been here once to see lined up bands such as: Rebelution, The Green, etc, and my experience was absolutely nice. No fuss with parking and plenty nuff room. They serve beer all night til closing and pizza. I really enjoyed my visit here. I can’t wait for my next reggae concert.
Everybody’s chill, no trouble and well watched by the staff. Tickets were affordable if not reasonably cheap, and the weather made it perfect. That was fun and will do that again. Oh yeah!
I know I will come here again soon.
For tickets? It’s nice to check out AXS .com. Check it out! Summer is around the corner and I’m looking out for upcoming events here as well.

What a great park. You can enter from East Lake Sammamish or West Lake Sammamish. Yes it’s $ 1 for parking but such a good deal that goes back to the park.
I love taking my puppy here to walk around and watch him try to keep up with the big dogs. The off leash dog park is big enough that there is room for everyone to wander and not get in each other’s face or dog’s face. My puppy is small and is afraid of the water but if he wasn’t he could swim there.
I have been here for a few Cirque du Soleil performances. In the summer time there is also Movies at Marymoor on Wednesday nights.
Great park and well maintained. I hope everyone helps to take care of this beautiful, tranquil park.

Beautiful park gorgeous views and ample parking! I’ve been to this place plenty of times. Bring cash to pay for parking! There’s also a great dog park. Look on the events page online to catch the next Reggae show or other events! It’s beautiful to hear a great set with friends in an open field the music travels well through the place.

For the dog park:
We’re here at least 5 days a week with the pup. Its super close, gigantic, and well-​maintained. Yes, parking is $ 1, but you can see that it all goes back into the park based on the wood chips and actual grass. The space is well-​laid out, and there is something for every dog to do. You can take a lap and hit the water entry spots, the giant open field, or stick to smaller semi-​enclosed spaces.
Actual dog owners here are hit or miss. 80% are awesome, laid back, and here to wear their dogs out. The other 20% can ruin the experience if you let them. People do bring aggressive dogs, tiny tiny dogs, and some don’t monitor their dog at all. Keep your head on a swivel and pay attention to what your fluff is up to, and you’ll be fine.
For everything else:
There is something for everyone here. Baseball/​softball fields, tennis courts, soccer fields, rock wall, velodrome. So many options. During the summer you can catch a concert or even a movie in the park, and Cirque du Soleil also puts on shows here.

I have only been in Washington for a few months and have been to some of the more local dog parks in my area. While this one is a bit of a drive if you don’t live near or in Redmond, I highly recommend it! It is a big spacious park with lots of running room for your pup. The lake is great too for doggy swimming. My pup took some time getting used to the water because there are some rocks close to the bank making it a little bit difficult for the more timid dog to jump right into the water, but it is safe and just takes some time for the dogs to get used to swimming in. This park has lots of doggy poopy bags, trash bins, and is also very clean. By far my favorite dog park here!

Marymoor can be a drive depending on where you’re coming from and the traffic you’re stuck in, but, it is worth the trip for the off-​leash area. In the past, I’ve spent up to 3 hours at this park. If you get tired of the off-​leash area, you can walk on-​leash around the park which is a great walk as well. You can either park at parking lot D or G and it is still a $ 1 parking fee. The nice update is that some of the parking machines will take credit cards now. On a nice day though it does get very busy, even on a weekday. Weekends are much worse when the weather is nice — it’s packed!
There’s also a dog wash station at parking lot D if you want to quickly wash and groom your dog. It can get busy during certain times, so, I just usually bring towels. I believe it was around $ 10 to use the station.
I don’t come to the off-​leash area anymore because my dogs have learned how to jump the fence. The fence is low for a medium to large breed size dog and can easily be cleared. Some areas surrounding and within the off-​leash area are wildlife and vegetation protected, so dogs that do jump can potentially disturb those areas. It’s a bit difficult to keep away from those areas once dogs know what’s on the other side! I don’t know if there’s a fine but you may get a verbal reprimand as the park has been getting complaints about dogs on the other side more recently.
I’d proceed with caution for those with fence jumpers. Though my dogs come back when called, I also think it can be a safety issue. I’ve observed dogs who don’t come back and ran to other areas of the park or into the road (the fence that surrounds the parking lot is not completely fenced off. It’s an open fence).
As for the dogs and owners that come here, most are friendly. You may encounter a few aggressive dogs once in a while. There are a lot of highly energetic dogs that come and depending on the tolerance level and energy of your dog, on busy days it can be too much. Please be aware that many of the energetic ones don’t have the recall down 100%. I’d also keep an eye out for your surroundings on busy days as I’ve had dogs run at full speed into my knees.
There are still no designated water stations for dogs, so, I’d bring your own water. I would caution against the river water since many dogs have picked up giardia here.

Although Marymoor is a 25 – 30 min drive from Seattle (depending on how far North or South you live) it is absolutely worth the trip!
I LOVE the gigantic dog park. No matter what time you visit the park is big enough for your pets, even if you travel in a pack. It is not fully fenced, so if you have a wanderer be careful at the entry points as these are open spaces between the fence. Otherwise it is fenced around the outer edge, although my girls have found the one spot where the fence is down.
Be careful coming in the summer as the grass can grow high and leave stickers in your dogs fur. There are multiple water entry points which is nice for dogs who overheat or enjoy playing in the creek. This park is a mating ground for herons and they close off their nesting site each year (I believe violating this space comes with a penalty). They routinely block off parts of the park for growing habitation or when it becomes too muddy, but there is plenty of space for your pets to roam around.
Marymoor offers a number of other opportunities for park visitors, including soccer, rugby, rock climbing wall, model airplane space, drone flying, baseball/​softball, Cirque du Soleil shows and other events (like a doggie day).
Make the drive, you won’t regret it!

Great dog park, lots of space and water. the climbing wall is fun to go for a good climb

This dog park is huge and beautiful. The entrance in might be a little confusing for first timers, but just keep going down the road and follow the signs for the off-​leash dog park. When you reached the parking lot, it is a dollar to park so remember to pay or you might get a ticket.
There’s so much for your dog to do here with it being such an open space, there’s water areas for them to swim also. I would say that more larger dogs come here since it’s a place to be active and run around. My little girl is a lap dog so I wanted to expose her to the outside world to get more sociable and there are small dogs here and there, but not really a designated small dog area for them to get comfortable first with dogs their size. Never the less, Marymoor is still a great park. The trails seem to never ends so there’s unlimited adventures with your furry friend. Near the parking lot, there is a wash up area for your dog (s) so they don’t have to go in your car dirty!
Tell me about your experience if you’ve been here or is going to after reading this review:)

Great place to run once you get to the lake :)

Best dog park throughout Seattle. Large space for running, plenty of areas to play in the water, and lots of other furry friends to play with.
Would definitely come back. It doesn’t wreak of dog waste, the ground isn’t super muddy, and many of the dogs in the park are friendly! $ 1.00 parking. But they accept credit cards

The off-​leash dog park is spacious but it doesn’t seem like 40 acres as SODA claims it to be. Perhaps I have a horrible idea of exactly how much land is an acre. I don’t know. It just feels small. It’s a shame, really. I think spending the past 4.5 years in England where there are no leash laws and there are no specialized off-​leash parks because dogs are free to roam off-​leash in any park has spoilt Dexter and also his humans.
Being the human to a German Shorthaired Pointer, it’s imperative that Dexter have space to run off-​leash as he’s run off-​leash his entire life but this dog park is just too crowded. This is the nature of the beast though because it is the best dog park in the area and nothing really compares so everyone flocks here.
The water access points are not suitable for geriatric dogs, dogs with leg issues (e.g. arthritis) or even small dogs. The dogs have to traverse rocks and then sort of leap into the water which is something our 16 year old GSP cannot do (and he certainly would not be able to get out of the water). Entering the water is not that big of an issue because he’s not a huge water lover but this means that he has no way to quench his thirst. And with no water bowls anywhere that I’ve seen, the lack of water access is an issue, especially when trekking all the way from Capital Hill.
I haven’t run into any aggressive dogs, however, it does seem to be the norm that people bring their dogs with pent-​up energy and just unleash them and let them go. This can be problematic for smaller dogs or even our old dog because he’s constantly being charged at by young dogs who have no outlet for their energy aside from this park.
Perhaps trips at off-​peak times during the week will yield a less crowded and more tranquil walk.

One of the greatest parks I’ve ever been to! My fiancée and I just moved to the area and when deciding on a home to buy, we went for a drive with our dog and ended up at Marymoor (just a few minutes away from our house). Having such a beautiful park, dog park and amazing facilities so close to our home is awesome! Thanks Marymoor

The off-​leash dog park is very spacious, with trails, a pond area and a designated open space. Many of the dogs that come here are larger dogs, so my pug can get intimidated, but she manages to always find a space for her to walk around in since the area is so big. There are poop bag stations around, and a section to wash your dog off after a dirty trip to the park! But remember to bring cash because the park charges a dollar for parking.
If you’re coming here for a festival, remember to bring five bucks in cash for parking. The staff here does a good job at navigating you to where you’re supposed to go since oftentimes there are many different events going on the same day. They also instruct you on where to park, lining up all the cars on an open grass area, which will be walking distance to the event you’re going to.
If you’re coming from the Redmond Town Center area, you can always park there, as there is a trail to the park from there and is an easy walk.

A pretty big park for exploring… Get ready to pay $ 1 for the entrance/​parking fee.
There was a children’s playground area that was fairly large, and the restrooms are located near here btw. There were plenty of picnic tables and benches all around for relaxing. My friend and I were more into the unique artwork throughout the place: windmill, totem poll, etc. But, you can also find a soccer and baseball field along with a tennis court.
There was also Subway here if you get hungry. lol. You can always buy a sandwich and walk the trail. That was our plan anyway.

WONDERFUL park for my Siberian huskies but they NEED to make a separate small dog park!!!
Literally EVERY time I go I have a bad experience with overprotective small dog owners that can’t handle themselves and then blame me for it! My huskies may not always listen to every command but these ridiculous people over react like my dog is a rabid wolf. Huskies are a NON AGGRESSIVE BREED. My dogs do absolutely nothing wrong. Or their stupid small dog starts something because of its size insecurity issue and then they blame my dog. SO sick of it!!! Always some sort of dog drama.
Some nutso people will turn and yell at me like «Get your huskies away from my dog» or «are you gunna do something about your huskies !!!» I’m like uh no they aren’t doing anything to your ugly rat dog. Other people will turn to me and laugh at how ridiculous some owners are. It’s seriously so frustrating and it happens way too often.
BUT, I will give it that much that there is not one as good or as big as this one in the nearby area. And the water areas are great for the dogs to go swimming. The park is well maintained and you really don’t see dog poo anywhere — maybe once every 3 visits you will see one pile not picked up. Maybe another honeybucket or two on the other side of the park could be helpful as well.

We’ve been coming here quite often. The park is fantastic with a ton of land (brush, trails, open range etc) and water areas for the pups to play in. The pakring is $ 1 and it can egt crowded on a nice wekeend so just be ready for that. My 6 month old lab is full of energy but always seems to be exhausted when we leave this place which is great for us! They also have a dog wash station which is unlike any other park i’ve seen before. We love this place and frequent often!

I love Koti, my dog. Well, it’s my sisters’ and her husbands’, so I guess that makes me more of an aunt? -.-
Anyway, I’ve been bringing the little one here for about 3 years now and it’s still the best off leash dog park in all of Seattle. There is a PARKING FEE but it’s only $ 1.00 and proceeds go towards the maintenance of the dog park, which I would be more than happy to pay!
Not only is it extravagantly large in size, there are SEVEN water holes for your pups of all ages to enjoy under the sweltering hot sun! They also provide poopie bags so make sure you pick up after your dogs!
It’s a great way to bond with your pup beyond just playing catch. Here, they get to socialize and play with all other kinda of dogs too!
If you haven’t brought your dog here yet, I promise he’ll have a great time!

This is a HUGE dog park. You pay $ 1 to park, walk through an ungated entrance and in you go to this foresty-​dog park. Although I liked taking the fur-​baby to Marymoor, I didn’t particularly enjoy panicking whenever she ran off and I couldn’t see her.
I would say that the park is mostly fenced. Mostly because only the bottom half of the wooden fences can keep dogs from bolting (with chicken wire? or something). The top half is open and I saw a few dogs jump through those into the grassy area by the river. And it’s not enclosed by the parking lot. it probably should.
There’s also no water fountain/​drinking station like there is in Magnuson. BIG turn off but I suppose a responsible dog owner would bring water for the pooch ;).
I suggest you come here if you trust your dog not to run away from you/​has good enough recall. I try to avoid anxiety so I’ll probably stick to Magnuson where I know the dog can’t run away as easily (and parking is free hehe).

One of the largest off leash dog parks that is in the Seattle greater area, located in Redmond. It’s a just a short drive from Seattle on a good traffic day, about 20 minutes, if you take the 520 toll bridge which can cost anywhere from $ 1.80 to $ 6.00 each way. For the long route around is I 405 you can get there afloat free.
Parking can be a challenge on busy days. There is a fee which is $ 1 normally, but at times if their special events that can go up as much as $ 20.
Make sure that your dog has its current rabies tag and the city of Seattle license on them, as Park Rangers it to patrol. Not only that people are picking up after their pets but to make sure that your pets have all their vaccinations, and and licenses are valid. You don’t want that ticket. Not picking up after your dog is the $ 27 ticket for the first offense and goes up from there. So beware before you decide that somebody didn’t do their business and not pick it up.
There’s a river that runs along the south side of the part where dogs are able to jump in and play in the water. Remember this is Seattle, in this can be a muddy area, but this park has a great feature in park, located in the of the upper parking lot you first enter the park. This is where you’ll find a number of dog showering stalls installed. So you don’t have to dirty your new Lexus, your friends car, or the Über you may have taken to get there.

Huge, 40 acre field for dogs off leash. Beautiful! My german shepherd puppy was soooo happy. The area was clean and had various areas for dogs to play in. They have tall grassy field, or there’s water area for labs, trail for ppl to walk in, etc. The only thing is if there was more garbage cans around. (I had to carry my dog doo doo for a while). People are nice and friendly, no aggressive dog I’ve seen, I loved it! Make sure to bring a $ 1 for parking (which I didn’t mind, makes sense that they need some funds for maintaining that nice dog park).
Apparently there’s a dog bathing area nearby but I didn’t get to go that far :) highly recommended for happy dogs!!!

Welcome to Rocky’s heaven! And mine :)
Hands down one of the best dog parks I’ve ever been to– with the only close competition being the dog beach in San Diego.
Great trails, beautiful meadows, peaceful river, and countless friendly dogs & dog-​lovers. Plenty of room to exercise for both dogs and their humans. It makes our day every time we come here :)
$ 1 parking per day or $ 100 for yearly parking pass. Worth it either way!
Well done, Redmond.

I can’t believe I haven’t reviewed the off-​leash dog area at Marymoor Park. From what I have heard, this is a unique dog park. It sounds like there are none other like it in the US. It has river access and 40 acres of off-​leash area. If you want your exercise too, the perimeter trail is around a mile. For a birt of extra exercise, I often walk my dog on-​leash around from the west parking, through the North end of the dog park, down to Lake Sammamish and then up to the south gate at the dog park which gives us a bit over a mile of exercise. When my mile is done, she gets to free herself of her leash and run with her dog buddies.
This is NOT a dog park for everyone. There are no real gates so your dog has easy access to the parking lot and to the Sammamish river. There are occasional escapees. If you have just gotten your furry friend and haven’t fully bonded, leave this park for later. Go to Jasper’s in Kirkland or some smaller, fully fenced park. If your dog mostly comes and knows you’re family then this is a great park. Don’t expect complete obidience especially when you call them, they are often too distracted by their furry buddies or a ball to pay attention.

Here at Marymoor Park you can pay $ 1 to go through the pure spine-​tingling, panic-​inducing thrill of having you lose your puppy.
I suppose every new dog owner goes through this baptismal-​like rite of watching your dog run off into the bushes at full force after a particularly eager Corgi. After this rite occurs it quickly dawns on you that there are not enough smelly salmon chunks and stern-​voice name shouting in the world to make her cute little wiggly ass return to your side immediately.
So you must wait.
And wait.
And wait.
And during these 30 hours-​okay, maybe 3 minutes– of waiting for your puppy to like you again you think of how amazing your puppy thinks the park is. How beautiful and massive it is, how well it’s maintained. How she loves wading in the river. Jumping over massive piles of mud-​soaking bark. Offering her tummy for free sniffs at every corner. She had a good short life with me… if she was to be truly lost here. at least she’d be having a blast…
She came sprinting out of the bushes a few minutes later wearing a shit-​eating grin and I stopped peeing my pants. The park is so massive there are little trails everywhere and dogs to run after throughout. Make sure Fido has good recall training before taking her here. Trust me on this one.

We love Marymoor and so does our pup! We have found that most dog owners are respectful and the dogs are well behaved. It is so much fun to see dogs running around and happy. The park has swim areas for the dogs and a lot if acreage for them to run free!
We like to take a picnic and enjoy the other parts of the park as well.

We came for Beck. We were impressed with this small concert venue!
This park is sprawling with enough room for 5,000 people at an outdoor concert venue. They use a temp stage with tents for the alcohol and tickets, cart in food trucks, and add outdoor lights strung around in a way that is cool.
I bought tix that got us cushioned chairs down front, better than average folding chairs, but those who paid GA and had to bring their own beach chair or blanket still had an amazing view. There really isn’t a bad seat. It gives off the small venue setting and with the trees and Seattle summer night, a really perfect situation to feel the music. Regarding the folding chairs: There were other sections that had the wooden kind but the seat was padded and your butt will be standing most of the time anyway, right?
It was fast and slick to get through bag check and ticket check, along with seating check. We didn’t partake of any vendors. They had a lot there to choose from for food and drink.
The bathroom situation is a lot of port — a-​potties. The boyfriend missed a song and a half using one and walking back so not a long wait.
Parking is $ 5 a vehicle cash only. They direct you in, but they don’t direct you out till you’re at the exit so expect a long wait to leave. Also, zero lighting or landmarks for finding your car so make sure you bring a flashlight or your cell is charged and you use anything to remember where you parked. I’m a tad OCD so I found my car with no problem but we saw a lot of lost, wandering souls. The parking is on the lawn, hence zero of the normal visuals humans have to find their car.
The sound for the show was really great. The lighting was terrible. Beck was in the dark whenever he moved out of one spot where the spotlight shone. Really, light people, get a clue. They also didn’t do any exterior lighting except twice briefly. More would have engaged the audience more and made it a better experience. Either the temp stage they have sucked in lights or the roadie needs training. My money is on the stage.
This park allows coolers so if you want to have a picnic go for it. Full FAQ on the park site lists what can be brought in.