Dog walking in Newtown Square

Spruce Hill

If you happen to find yourself in Spruce Hill, a thriving neighborhood in Philadelphia, you and your pup should definitely drop in at Schuylkill River Dog Park, an aptly named park that is located alongside the Schuylkill River. In this beautiful location, you’ll find twin fenced-in areas for large and small breeds, as well as plenty of water bowls and doggy waste bags if you need them! Be sure to bring some drinking water for your pup, and you and your canine companion will have a doggone good time running and playing with some great new furry friends.

Northwest West Goshen

Scoot your pooch on over to the northwestern area of  West Goshen, and you’re bound to have a blast! There is where you will find Roonie’s Canine Corner at Robert Lambert Park, a fenced-in dog park where your dog can have a ton of off-leash fun. Just large enough to get a good run in, but small enough to keep an eye on your pup, this corner is the place to be if you’re looking to socialize your pup with a friendly bunch. There are water bowls available throughout the park, though you may need to bring your own water. Toys are supplied as well.

Valley Forge National Historic Park

Make your way to King Of Prussia, a little ways away from Newtown Square, and you’ll find yourself in the Valley Forge National Historic Park. Within the park, you’ll find numerous trails to choose from, but most notable is Pawlings Farm, an area that isn't typically crowded so you can enjoy a fun-filled day with your shy pup. You’ll need to bring water and waste bags, and make sure you and your pup stay on the main trail! There can be poison ivy off of the main path, so you want to be pawsitively certain your canine is safe.

Wharton Street

On Wharton Street in Philadelphia, there’s a lovely hidden treasure of a park known as Columbus Square Dog Park. The park is fenced in, allowing your rover to run their heart out while you watch from a shady spot. The pea gravel is easy on puppy’s paws, and if your pup is the adventurous sort, there are plenty of stumps for your daredevil doggy to climb and jump around. Just be sure to keep a close eye on them! You’ll need to bring fresh drinking water, as well as your collapsible water bowl and doggy waste bags, but this little hole in the wall is perfect for a bit of privacy.

Queen Street

If you choose to make a stop at one dog park in Philadelphia, you’d be doggone crazy to avoid Queen Street, where you’ll find Mario Lanza Dog Park. With water fountains for doggy to play in, trees to sniff out, and benches for pet parents to rest on, you can’t go wrong with this scenic park. You can even make the trip at night, as the park is well lit for night use as well. Just bring some doggy waste bags and some fresh drinking water, and let your pup go dog wild in this large off-leash area.