Wapato Park Off-Leash Dog Park

Wapato Park Off-Leash Dog Park is a spacious, fully fenced park in Tacoma, featuring both lower and upper playgrounds for dogs of all sizes. The park includes extensive trails through wooded areas and offers plenty of flat grassy space for play, chase, and fetch. Despite some rain, the grounds remain relatively dry. While parking can be limited, visitors may park nearby and walk over. The park has a covered kitchen shelter, with several tables and benches scattered around, including in the off-leash area. The playground, located near the waterfall, is a small area for children to play. Restrooms are available near the playground and community center, as well as by the 72nd Street parking lots. The dog park is described as a "chill, fenced" area, with both a large and small section. Visitors note that while the park provides dog waste bags and trash cans, not everyone picks up after their pets, which is unacceptable. The dog park is a popular destination, offering a friendly environment for socializing and training with distractions.