20 pet friendly places in Kitsap to explore with your dog this Spring & Summer
The Kitsap Peninsula is an especially pet-friendly place to travel. With loads of dog parks, pet friendly accommodations and parks that welcome well behaved dogs & cats, you’re sure to find an adventure that and your animal companions will love.
First things first, bring a leash as State, City & County parks require dogs to be on leashed (exception is off-leash dog parks).
pet friendly hikes
Hansville Greenway Wildlife Corridor
At the very northernmost end of Kitsap is the peaceful Hansville Greenway Wildlife Corridor that traverses three county parks. This network of trails takes you and your furry friend from the Puget Sound to Hood Canal in an easy 8-mile day hike. 👉 View the Map here.
Norwegian Point County Park is a waterfront park in Hansville with a long sandy beach and huge views of the Puget Sound & Whidbey Island. It’s a good place to park (grab a sandwich or snack at the Hansgrille Grocery!) to begin the Hansville Gree
buck lake county park
Buck Lake County Park is 20 acres of pet-friendly peaceful trails, beach access, a swimming area, restrooms and perfect picnic spots.
North Kitsap Heritage Park
North Kitsap Heritage Park is 10+ miles of old logging roads and trails perfect for kids, dogs, and horses. The many loops through second growth forests and over boardwalks have signposts at major intersections and are color coded. 👉 View the Map here.
The Point No Point Lighthouse Park was one of Kitsap’s most loved and photogenic parks. Driftwood strewn sandy beaches and beautiful views of Mt. Baker and Mt. Rainier make this pet friendly park a must-visit.
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Battle Point Park
Battle Point Park is a former Bainbridge Island naval radio station with an easy 1.5 mile walking trails for a relaxing stroll with your dog. Bonus points for the children’s play areas, a separate horse trail and peaceful ponds good for bird watching.
Green Mountain state forest
Green Mountain State Forest has 16+ miles of hiking trails perfect for an adventure with your four-legged friend, horseback riding & mountain biking. Green Mountainis the second highest peak on the Kitsap Peninsula and commands massive views of the Seattle skyline, Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains, and Mt. Rainier! 👉 View the Map here.
Ueland Tree Farm & dickerson falls
This popular privately owned tree farm is open to the public for non-motorized recreation is a hiking, biking ad nature viewing favorite among locals. The 2,300-acre tree farm is especially loved as a destination for dog walkers. Dickerson Falls is perhaps the most popular hike, a 1.75 jaunt to a picturesque waterfall. 👉 View the Map here.
Illahee State Park
Illahee State Park is an 86-acre, marine camping park with beach access in Bremerton. The park features a magnificent stand of old-growth trees and the gravelly beach is perfect for combing for treasures. Discovery Pass required!
Clear Creek Trails
The 8 mile long (and growing!) Clear Creek Trail is the best urban trail system on the Kitsap Peninsula. The Clear Creek Trails wend through both public and private lands. In the middle of a highly developed Silverdale urban area, the trails follow the salmon-bearing creek and wetlands with observation decks and benches along the way.
👉 View the Map here.
Scenic Beach State Park
ADA-compliant trails perfect for an easy stroll make Seabeck’s Scenic Beach State Park especially welcoming. The gorgeous park on the shores of the Hood Canal boasts unparalleled views of the looming Olympic Mountain range.
Banner Forest
Banner Forest is nestled deep int he rural wilds of South Kitsap. The 29-miles of trails and a 2-mile dirt access road loop wind their way through an enchanted evergreen forest. The two mile road offers a relatively easy walks for all ages. The trail system is more rustic and is very popular with mountain bikers seeking single track adventure.
off leash dog parks in kitsap
The Kitsap Peninsula is home to many of off-leash dog parks where your pups can exercise and play in a safe environment. Here’s a list of off leash parks that we recommend.
• Bandix Dog Park a 30-acre park on Bandix Road off the Burley-Ollala Road near Highway 16. Bandix Dog Park has a variety of wooded trails and open clearings for four legged play.
• Howe Farm Off-Leash Dog Park – Located on Long Lake Road in Port Orchard, Howe Farm also features scenic trails on a historic farm property.
• McCormack Village Park - Two fenced dog park areas make this Port Orchard park a furry favorite!.
• Eagledale Park - A smallish 1 acre, off-leash area is located at the top of the park on Bainbridge Island.
• Strawberry Hill Dog Park - Located on Bainbridge Island, this a wooded 2.35 acre, forest glade inside Strawberry Hill Park has been set aside for off-leash fun.
• Frank Raab Park - 21-acre Poulsbo park featuring walking trails & off-leash dog area.
• Bremerton Bark Park - The name says it all all! This puppy preferred park located within Pendergast Regional Park in Bremerton.
• Silverdale Dog Park - Have some fun and get some exercise with your dog in Central Kitsap.