Mccormick Forest Off Leash Dog Area

Open during Covid!

Honestly besides not living in gig harbor it's my only complaint I have to pay $6 to cross the bridge. But it was worth it!

I honestly loved this dog park it was a little tricky to find for me signs aren't that noticeable. Besides that there's no parking you kinda have to park on the side of the road.

You hike up this hill to get to the dog area.
It's all nature and they also have down below an area for the dogs to just run and play together! Stella absolutely had a blast also if you scared of snakes beware their there.

Also they have water so if you like to bring a gallon and leave it do so! Help the dog park out don't be selfish.

This place is awesome!!! There needs to be more dog parks like this. Great if you want to get some exercise while letting your dog run around off leash.

So I am probably jaded from living next to Point Defiance Dog Park because that was the best dog park around, heck we still go there when we have more time in the day.

Anyhow we have a large dog, he needs a lot of exercise usually twice a day or he will be running circles at home. So the best exercise is throwing the ball. It is difficult here since the park is lined in a chain-link fence, why would you do that? I am climbing the fence at least four to five times or digging under it to get the dog's ball back. Ok later in the park they have a large, open area which suits fine for the ball throwing and if you head into the park it is easier, but it is also very thick forest growth something else that would be nice if they thinned it out a bit. There are a few nice things about the park, in the summer there is a water source near the fire station for the dogs and folks also bring jugs of water into the park for the dogs. There are also a lot of poop bags hanging everywhere on the fence and at the entrances, unfortunately I think a plethora of folks cannot see the color blue because dog poop everywhere, odd?

Overall not a bad place if you have a smaller or older dog that just needs a walk, however if you are like me and looking for a substitution for Point Defiance this is not it.

This is a great place to let your dog roam. We took my dog once and he spent awhile crashing through the undergrowth then when he got through the doggy Daniel Boone stage we retreated to the safety of some picnic tables located in a meadow area. While he rested and drank the water provided around the table we watched the dogs playing with balls and a frisbee.

I had to show this great park to a visiting friend. Her baby had just as much fun and she got to talk to several people who she thought were very nice.

The park impressed her more than showing her the area in the car did!

You'll park at the firehouse and walk to the park (it's about a 4-5 minute walk). We love coming here with our dog and letting him run around while we also get a good walk in. This is a great place to off-leash train puppies after they've had all their shots too. It's fenced in but a huge space with several trails and a large dirt space for throwing balls.

This park is pretty new, and it still shows. It is fully fenced (it's easy to walk the perimeter and check for yourself), and there are plenty of trash cans and bag stations, but that's about it. What I assume will be a large, open play area is still incomplete, and there aren't a lot of options for trails.

However, in all fairness to PenMet parks, every weekend when I go, I can see that they are making progress. The large clearing is getting more cleared, they have added at least one trail.

I wouldn't make the park a destination, but for everyone who lives in the Gig Harbor area, this park is a blessing. It's nice to not have to cross the bridge or go to Port Orchard for a dog park.

For people that love a more rugged dog park, this is a great choice. For anyone that wants to simply take your dog to a park to run around, it's more complicated than that.

I was shocked how deep into the woods the park was. I keep walking and walking thinking that it must be close by. lol. The 'bear sighting' signs were alarming! As a female going to the park alone, I did not feel safe on the dark path leading to the park. I have seen transients coming out of the brush in the mornings as I drive by, and there have been break-ins of cars. So, take that into consideration if you're planning to go alone. the people were not particularly friendly there, unlike Tubby's Trail park near the Bridge.

Great fenced in trail area with forest and lots of smaller off-shoot trails... an open area for doggies to run around and play together with watering stations. Lots of doggy waste stations interspersed along the trail, too. A very fun time!

If you're in the Gig Harbor area, this is a wonderful dog park to go to! Completely fenced off and the trails are surrounded by a beautiful forest. The owners and the dogs I encountered were very nice. There are also water stations along the way as well. It's not a very long trail (with average walking speed, the entire loop takes less than 30 min).

There's a pathway from the parking lot that leads to the dog park - until you get to the off-leash area, you should keep your dogs on leash as there have been bear sightings recently.

If you don't live in the area, it's not a place to make as a destination. But if you happen to be near there, I'd stop by!

Great for giving you dog a good hike. Not very wheelchair friendly but I could take my service dog on a couple trails. Small open area for dog socializing. Long walk from parking to gate. Take water for yourself and maybe a first aid kit