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Esperance Park & Off Leash Dog Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 328 Google reviews · Running trail in Edmonds, Washington · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Esperance Park & Off Leash Dog Area's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Dog area and playgrounds inside a park, as well as slides, picnic tables, a basketball court and more.
What runners say about Esperance Park & Off Leash Dog Area
“Only bad side of this park is its obvious that some people who go here don't clean up after their dogs.”
Esperance is one of my favorite dog parks. Enough space for dogs running around and clean. There is a trail that I loved to walk with my dogs or play Frisbee in the open space area. I go there with my dogs 3 or 4 times a week. Thank you
I take my dogs here almost every day and they love it. There's a fairly regular group of folks who do the same. Very friendly atmosphere, great fields and a nice little wooded area.
In the winter, the water is turned off, so bring your own bottle to fill the bowls that are there for everyone to use. There is plenty of space to run and play in two different fenced-in areas. There are also trails that you can walk with your dog on leash.
We love taking our dogs to run around at this park because both the people and the dogs are very nice and welcoming. It’s also a huge plus that the park is local, making it easy and convenient for us to visit often.
Trail conditions & character
“We love taking our dogs to run around at this park because both the people and the dogs are very nice and welcoming.”
Plan your run at Esperance Park & Off Leash Dog Area
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitesnohomishcountywa.gov
- Phone+1 425-388-6600
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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