Fit Dog Adventure at The Port of Seattle's Jack Block Park

1/31/2014

Typist: Bethany
Jack Block Park is one of the hidden gems of West Seattle. This leashed dog-friendly Port of Seattle Park on Harbor Avenue, around the corner from famous Alki Beach has been one of my favorite destinations for over fifteen years. At Jack Block Park humans enjoy sweeping views of the city skyline beyond beautiful Elliot Bay and a unique vantage point of Seattle's bustling seaport while fit dogs get to appreciate a variety of sniffing and fitness opportunities.

'R' Blood on the Tracks Boys above Elliot Bay at Jack Block Park, West Seattle, Washington.

"Puget Sound Passage"

"Cranes, Yards & Cargo Movers"

Huxley, Wilhelm and Brychwyn at the top of Jack Block Park's unique observation tower.

There's a lot of different terrain for fit dogs to explore at Jack Block Park; paved and rubber trails, gravel and sand paths, a dock, and many sets of stairs. Dogs are not allowed on the beach at Port of Seattle parks just like in City of Seattle parks (for protection of the environment, the safety of marine wildlife as well as for the health of Seattleites dogs- red tides, dead fish and toxic shellfish are dangerous to dogs too!) but unlike the city park ban of dogs on playground equipment, dogs are allowed to have fun on the many old shipyard relics throughout Jack Block Park. So when we visit, fit dogs Wilhelm, Brychwyn and Huxley can practice jumping, climbing and balancing.

Wilhelm balances on a knot in the rope.

Huxley atop a buoy.

Brychwyn's buoy balance.

The buoy is easy for Wilhelm.

Over the years I have taken dogs walking, running, rollerblading and bicycling in Jack Block Park. I have also enjoyed scenic picnics there and given memorable park tours to visiting friends and family. Jack Block Park is one of my favorite places to go for a rainy day workout because the park is always so clean. (Nothing spoils a lovely walk in the rain faster than floating cigarette butts and coffee cup lids or puddles of dog poop!) You'll find something pleasant at every visit to Jack Block park, human or canine, rain or shine, seeking fitness or leisure time. And you certainly can't beat the view!

No matter what the weather, the view from any part of Jack Block Park is wonderful.

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14 Comments

Slimdoggy link

1/30/2014 09:10:50 pm

Love the use of the 'stuff' as balance equipment. A great example of the limitless ways to exercise and have fun with your dogs.

Great job!

-Slimdoggy

Bethany

2/11/2014 09:50:10 am

Thanks! Sometimes found objects are more fun than fancy agility equipment or exercise gear!

Molly The Wally link

1/30/2014 09:23:16 pm

Great place and look at the cool stuff to play on and sniff about on. Nice one. Pity about the beach but always better safe than sorry. Have a fabulous Friday.
Best wishes Molly

Bethany

2/11/2014 09:56:41 am

The beach is definitely cleaner than it used to be! It was so dirty that it was closed to humans for many years too. We have so many dog safe and dog legal beaches around here, it isn't hard to visit one. As you can see, we enjoy lots of other parts of the parks when dogs can't go on the beach.

Wendra-Lynne link

1/31/2014 02:32:27 am

I love your 12th dog pup photos !!!

Nailah Bone link

1/31/2014 04:53:30 am

Wow, not only is that park beautiful but it also has so many fun things for your dog to explore! :) I'm super jealous! By the way, did you get to see any seal pups from afar?

Bethany

2/11/2014 09:52:34 am

Before the beach was open, Tynan scared a seal pup back into the water when we were just walking up on the dock. Since then, we don't go to Jack Block Park during seal pupping season. I have always felt so bad and hoped the little pup was okay- they can't hang out in the water without their mom!

Talent Hounds link

1/31/2014 06:21:55 am

Cool balancing on the rope! Its fun to use found objects in a workout.

Tenacious Little Terrier link

1/31/2014 06:24:57 am

The boys all balance so nicely. This place is now on my list of places to visit if we ever make it up there with Mr. N.

Paws and Pedals link

2/1/2014 06:09:05 am

Cool park. Looks like lots of fun things to do there whatever your species and whatever your age. Would love to come & have a look around Seattle......

Bethany

2/11/2014 09:53:14 am

We'd love to show you around!

Diane @ To Dog With Love link

2/2/2014 02:44:22 am

We really need to visit Seattle. We love the parks you've shown us! The balancing options sure are fun too!
Your pals,
Diane and Rocco

2 Brown Dawgs link

2/4/2014 01:17:42 am

That looks like a wonderful park with pretty views. I am sure the dogs don't care about pretty views, but I would love to walk there.

Bethany

2/11/2014 09:54:01 am

The bonus it that most places with pretty views also have a lot to sniff!

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