Alton, IL

Dog walking in Alton

Book on-demand and scheduled walks with local dog walkers. Choose between a 20, 30, or 60-minute walk for your pup.

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Thanks so much for taking her out on short notice! Ver much appreciated!!

Sarah H.

I felt so comfortable with her immediately! My dogs seemed to love her just as quick too. She interacted with all my cats right as she got there and played with my two doggies plenty. They look happy as all get out!

Rhianna E.

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Kristin L.

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Why book dog walker in Alton

Busy Pet Parents sometimes need a hand when it comes to ensuring their pup is getting the potty breaks and exercise they need. That's where Wag! comes in! Local Alton, IL dog walkers are background checked and registered on the Wag! platform, ready to take your dog on an adventure when you need them. Your dog can make a friend in the neighborhood, and you can re-book with the same dog walker easily in the app. Alton, IL has "pawlenty" of parks and neighborhoods that your dog is itching to explore!

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Alton

McKinley

McKinley is a neighborhood on the southwest corner of Alton that provides gorgeous views of the Arkansas River. Olin Park is a popular destination for dog-lovers in the area, thanks to the 20 acres of open space and the .5-mile Olin Park Trail. Dogs are welcome at the park while on a leash, and have access to benchsd, trash bins, and water fountains. Riverview Park is another great option for dog walkers. With shaded trails and open areas, Fido will get plenty of exercise and socialization here, with great views of the river! Dogs must remain on a leash.

Southern Alton

The Henry Street Park and Riverfront Park are two parks loacted side by side, and together, make up almost 60 acres of land in the Southern Alton neighborhood. The two parks are right on the river, and are connected by Riverfront Drive. Both parks provide plenty of green space and share 1.2 miles of trails. Dogs are welcome at both parks, and can enjoy the picnic shelters, amphitheater during summer concerts, grilling facilities, and a large pavilion. Dogs must remain on a leash at both parks, and can take a stroll on the greenway along the river. Additional features include a clean-up station, water fountains, benches, and nighttime lights.

College Ave

The College Ave neighborhood is home to the town's college and a few residential homes. There's lots of undeveloped area and forests, which is part of the Rock Springs Park. The park is 23 acres and mostly made up of oak trees and a few grassy areas with little parking, but has dirt trails that meander through dense woods. Dogs are welcome to the park on or off-leash, but must stay under voice control at all times. Haskell Park is a more urban choice in the neighborhood, with paved trails, a children's playhouse, and additional features like benches, water fountains, and trash bins. Dogs must stay on a leash at this park.

Cardinal St/ Johnson St

This neighborhood is right outside the downtown area, and consists of most of the residential homes in the area. The neighborhood has a small square park known as Salu Park, which offers concrete trails, two basketball courts, a pavilion, and shaded sitting areas. Dogs are welcome at the park, but must remain on a leash. Additional features include water fountains and trash bins. For visitors, the Comfort Inn of Alton is a great place to stay if you have pets. The hotel allows up to two pets of any size to accompany guests for a small fee and provide cheaper nights for extended stays.

Forest Homes

The neighborhood of Forest Homes is a mixture of residential houses and woods, providing the reason behind the community's name. Among the trees and homes is an open space known as the Wood River Township Park, a large, grassy area with baseball diamonds, open space, and a gravel trail. Dogs are welcome at the park while on a leash, but owners must bring water and clean-up bags. On the east side of the neighborhood is the Bethalto Sports Complex, a large recreational park with a dozen different ballfields and multiple paved trails. Leashed dogs are welcome, but are not permitted to go onto the ballfields. Despite this, the park is great for walking Fido thanks to the many paved trails that wind throughout the park.

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