Thurston County Off-Leash Dog Park is a fenced exercise area beside Closed Loop Park in Lacey. Dogs have a broad open field, a separate small-dog area, water stations, winding paths and a designated sand-and-gravel digging zone.
Plan your visit
- Address: 2420 Hogum Bay Road NE, Lacey, WA 98516.
- Hours: Daily from 7 a.m. to dusk.
- Play areas: Separate fenced areas for larger and smaller dogs.
- Water: The county lists multiple water stations. Bring a bowl and backup water in case a fixture is unavailable.
- Surface: Open grass and dry ground plus a sand-and-gravel digging area and walking paths.
- Parking: Available next to Closed Loop Park after entering the Waste and Recovery Center gate.
Find the dog park entrance
Turn into the Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center from Hogum Bay Road NE, pass through the main gate and follow signs toward Closed Loop Park. The dog-park parking area is next to the park. Keep your dog leashed until you are inside the appropriate fenced section.
Get directions to the Thurston County Off-Leash Dog Park. The official county page provides current access details and photos. No useful official static visitor map was found, so no empty or generic map section appears here.
Open play and a separate small-dog area
The main enclosure offers substantial room for running. A separate small-dog section provides a more contained alternative, while winding paths give handlers a way to keep moving. The bone-shaped brick entrance and designated digging zone are distinctive features of the site.
Water, sun and wet-weather preparation
The park is exposed in places, and visitors frequently mention limited shade on the main side. Bring sun protection during warm weather. After rain, low or heavily used ground can become muddy, so pack a towel and wear shoes suited to wet or uneven surfaces.
Rules before entering
Remain inside the fenced area, keep your dogs in view and maintain voice control. Bring a leash and be ready to use it. Clean up waste, stop inappropriate behavior immediately and repair damage caused by digging outside the designated sand area. Closely supervise children, bring no more than three dogs per visit and do not bring food into the off-leash area.
What park visitors say
Park goers appreciate the large running area, separate small-dog section, water stations and easy parking. They also mention limited shade, mud after rain and occasional waste left behind by other visitors. Bringing water, sun protection, bags and a towel helps cover the most common concerns.
Check current information
Use Thurston County’s official Off-Leash Dog Park page for current hours, access, features and posted rules.