Keizer Rapids Dog Park is a five-acre fenced off-leash area inside Keizer Rapids Park in Keizer, just north of Salem. The city map shows separate large- and small-dog enclosures beside Chemawa Road North, with nearby parking and two covered shelters.
Plan your visit
- Address: 1900 Chemawa Road North, Keizer, OR 97303.
- Hours: Keizer parks open one-half hour before sunrise and close one-half hour after sunset.
- Dog area: A fully fenced off-leash area divided into large- and small-dog sections.
- Dog-area amenities: Two covered shelters, picnic tables, a drinking-water fixture and waste stations.
- Parking: The official map shows a lot directly south of the dog enclosures.
- Bring: A leash, waste bags, backup drinking water and a bowl.
Find the dog park entrance
Enter Keizer Rapids Park from Chemawa Road North and follow the park road toward the dog park. The official map places the large- and small-dog enclosures on the east side of the park road, immediately north of the adjacent parking lot. Keep your dog leashed throughout the wider park and until you are safely through the appropriate gate.
Get directions to Keizer Rapids Dog Park. The street address serves the full regional park, so use the official map and on-site signs for the final approach.
Choose the right enclosure
The map identifies a large main dog park and a smaller separate enclosure. Use the section that matches your dog and follow current signs at the gates. The open grass gives dogs room to run, while the covered shelters provide useful weather protection for handlers.
Visitors report that the field can become muddy near covered areas during wet months and that digging can leave holes in the grass. Walk the surface before fast play or fetch, especially after rain. A drinking-water fixture is reported in the enclosure, but seasonal shutoffs are possible, so carry backup water.
Rules before you enter
Dogs may be off leash only inside the designated dog park. Keep them leashed elsewhere in Keizer Rapids Park, pick up waste and use the dog-waste stations near the main parking area. Dogs are prohibited in the Big Toy playground and Keizer Little League Park, and they are not allowed at the amphitheater during reserved events unless the event permit allows them.
Check the gate, fence and play group before unclipping the leash. Supervise your dog, interrupt unsafe play and leave if another dog’s behavior or the field condition creates a risk. Review the current City of Keizer dog rules and posted notices.
What other park goers say
Park goers often praise the very large grassy play space, separate small-dog section, secure fencing and room to spread out even when several dogs are present. Visitors also value the covered areas, nearby parking and connections to the wider park’s paths.
Other visitors mention limited shade across the open field, winter mud, occasional waits at the single water source and holes made by digging dogs. Some also caution that busy play groups require close supervision. Inspect the field and the dogs already inside before entering. Read current visitor reviews before your trip.
More options and updates
Browse the Oregon dog park directory for more options. Last researched September 1, 2026. Check the official Keizer Rapids Park page for current facilities and notices.