Where can you take your dog in the San Juan Islands?
The San Juan Islands are dog-friendly, and include off-leash dog parks, beaches, and public spaces where pets are welcome. This article highlights places to walk dogs, and let them run on San Juan and Orcas islands. Visitors may plan pet-friendly stops at Eastsound, Roche Harbor and Friday Harbor during a boating trip if they desire.
Off-leash areas for boaters (pun intended) in the
San Juan Islands
This may seem like an almost useless bit of knowledge to visitors on a boat without a dog, but there are a few dog parks within walking distance at these ports.
Friday Harbor:
Eddie & Friends Dog Park is located on Mullis Street near the airport. It's about a one-mile walk.
Roche Harbor:
Another option on San Juan Island is Pup Town Dog Park, located at Roche Harbor
Eastsound:
Lopez Village:
Unfortunately, Lopez Island does not at this time have a designated dog park or an off leash area, however, there are several suitable leash areas with easy cruiser access.
- The Spit preserve is adjacent to the entrance of Fisherman Bay and requires a dinghy.
- Lopez Village Park has restrooms and large lawn areas. There is no dock access but you may come ashore by dinghy Dinghy access to the village
- Odlin County Park has a dock and large grassy play fields.
There are several other areas where dogs are welcome but not any we want to walk to. Of course, all the parks except Matia Islands (trails) welcome pets on a leash.
Before you give up, check out this suggested itinerary: Suggested travel itinerary for first time boat visit to the San Juan Islands
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