Cavalero Hill Dog Park is the off-leash area inside Cavalero Hill Park in Lake Stevens. The community park transferred from Snohomish County to the City of Lake Stevens in October 2025, so current hours, rules and closure information now come from the city. Dogs can use a large fenced play area or a separate fenced area intended for smaller or shy dogs.
Plan your visit
- Address: 7708 20th Street SE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258.
- Hours: 7 a.m. until dusk. Closing time changes with the season.
- Access: Keep your dog on a leash no longer than eight feet while walking between the parking area and the fenced dog park.
- Dog areas: The park has separate fenced off-leash spaces, including a shy-dog area.
- Water: Bring drinking water and your own bowl. City rules prohibit shared water bowls.
Find the dog park entrance
Enter Cavalero Hill Park from 20th Street SE at the official 7708 address. The dog park is within the larger 35-acre community park, which also contains a skate park, basketball court, playground and walking paths. Follow the off-leash-area signs from the parking lot and keep your dog leashed until you are inside the fenced enclosure.
Get directions to Cavalero Hill Dog Park. Use posted signs for the current pedestrian route if park construction or an event changes access.
Large play area and shy-dog enclosure
The main off-leash area provides open meadow space, trees, seating and room for dogs to run. Visitor guides also describe agility equipment and a walking loop around the play space. The separate shy-dog enclosure gives handlers another option when the main area is too active for a smaller, older or reserved dog.
Choose the enclosure that fits your dog’s comfort and behavior rather than relying only on size. Watch the gates during busy periods and leash your dog before returning to the surrounding community park.
Water, mud and what to bring
The city tells visitors to bring their own waste bags, and its dog-park rules do not allow shared water bowls. Bring water, a personal bowl, waste bags and a towel. Park goers report that a low area can become muddy or hold a small seasonal flow after rain, so waterproof footwear can help during wet weather. Do not plan on a maintained dog-swimming feature.
What park goers say
Recent visitors praise the amount of running room, mature trees, shade, benches and the separate shy-dog area. Several describe the park as a good choice for dogs that need more space or a calmer enclosure. Agility pieces and the loop around the main area are also recurring positives.
The most common cautions involve mud after rain and inconsistent community-supplied water. Reviews are personal experiences, so check the city’s park page and recent reports before a long drive.
Rules before you enter
Dogs must be at least six months old and current on vaccinations, including rabies and Bordetella. Handlers must be at least 12 years old, maintain voice control, remove waste and leash a dog immediately at the first sign of aggression. Female dogs in heat and animals with communicable diseases are prohibited.
Excessive barking, digging and destructive behavior are prohibited. Do not bring treats, food or drinks in glass containers into the dog park. Professional trainers may not conduct business here without a city concession agreement. Review every posted rule before entering.
Before you go
- Check the season’s dusk time and the city page for closures.
- Bring water, a personal bowl, waste bags and a leash eight feet or shorter.
- Use the shy-dog area when the main enclosure is not the right fit.
- Bring a towel and suitable shoes after wet weather.
For current access, hours and complete rules, visit the official City of Lake Stevens Cavalero Hill Park page.