Committed to securing safe, fenced dog parks for the socialization and enjoyment of dogs and their owners on Vashon
Sign the petition to King County Council
If you want a dog park on Vashon, If you want a dog park on Vashon, you’ll want to sign a petition to King County Council to jump an existing hurdle:
The County code (specifically Title 7) must be amended to allow fenced, off-leash dog parks on County properties, where appropriate. King County Council is undergoing a full policy review, including this one, and expects to vote on Title 7 in June, 2024.
Current restrictions allow dog parks in Marymoor and Luther Burbank only.
You can email Fidoinformation@gmail.com to add your name to FIDO’s petition, or to get a copy of the petition language.
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
Mindy Melville, Member
Deborah Salas, Member
Byron Whitt, Member
Brian Dougher, Ombudsman