Committed to securing safe, fenced dog parks for the socialization and enjoyment of dogs and their owners on Vashon

FIDO’s Journey: An Update on the Push for a Dog Park on Vashon

FIDO has been tirelessly advocating for a safe, fenced, off-leash dog park on Vashon Island since 2015. In our latest Letter to Supporters, we share a look back at our efforts, the challenges we've overcome, and the exciting momentum we’re building now.

Key highlights include:

  • The long road to securing land, with multiple sites evaluated

  • A major policy breakthrough: the successful push to change King County Code Title 7

  • Encouraging recent developments—including a promising new site and growing political support

We also outline how the community can help, from identifying potential properties to joining our board or simply spreading the word.

We invite you to read the full letter for a deeper look at our mission, recent wins, and how you can be part of the next chapter for Vashon's dog lovers.

It’s official! King County Council approved off-leash dog parks in unincorporated King County. We just don’t have a fenced park on Vashon.

  • Reviewed the history of efforts like ours

  • Built a cadre of supporters

  • Created an organizational identity

  • Obtained non-profit status

  • Informed our community of our goals and objectives

What We’ve Done

  • Visited properties that might be suitable for a park

  • Provided proposals to Vashon Parks and King County Parks for fenced dog parks

Where you can take your dog off-leash

As a result of clarifying leash requirements with Vashon Parks District, we know about more places to let your dog off the leash.

*Agren Park—not the ballfield,, but the trails in the woods (New information from VPD, King County and the Land Trust excludes dogs off-leash)

*Winghaven Park—parking is at a premium, but the walk is a good one for agile owners and energetic big dogs

*Pt Robinson—north and south trails at the upper parking lot, beach area except for waterfront rentals

Burton Acres—wooded trails across from Jensen Beach

Sunrise Ridge—new development March 2023: No Dogs Allowed

Community Care Center—off-leash on walkways behind the center, on-leash for Shinglemill Trails

*Vashon Parks District

Join Us!

Sign up to express your support and get updates on our work.

You can also reach us at: FIDOinformation@gmail.com.

Katrin Fletter, President 206-326-0280 (mobile)

Ethan Russo, Vice-President

Sylvia Soholt, Secretary-Treasurer

Carol Ellis, Member

Deborah Salas, Member

Byron Whitt, Member

Brian Dougher, Ombudsman

Board of Directors