Dog Walkers in Hyde Park, Los Angeles

Located just northeast of Inglewood, in the southern areas of Los Angeles, Hyde Park is central to many services and destinations in this urban area. Hyde Park is a mixture of residential and commercial buildings. Along major arteries there are plenty of businesses, hotels, restaurants, shops and services that provide for local Hyde Park residents and the surrounding communities.  There are several unique pet shops in the area as well as veterinary hospitals and groomers, for area pet owners to access. Many shops and services can be reached on foot by people and pets living in the neighborhood, weather permitting. 

 The weather in sunny California is almost always cooperative for traveling on foot with your canine buddy. Most days are hot and sunny in summer, or warm and sunny in the winter, with little rain. Because hot, dry weather is common to the area, be sure to pack water for you and your dog on long walks, and protect his feet from pavement in paved areas of Hyde Park.

Hyde Park is one of the oldest neighborhoods in LA, having been its own city prior to being incorporated with Los Angeles. This is a very well established neighborhood, with lots of  major roadways and arteries with businesses along them. There are also some industrial locations areas in Hyde Park. Residential apartments, homes and condominiums are plentiful in the area, so there is a wide variety of development and associated terrain. There are some shade trees in residential areas, but commercial areas have less greenery and much of the vegetation in the area is natural desert flora, providing light shade. This area experiences plenty of traffic traveling through the neighborhood on main roadways or accessing local commercial establishments, and the area has lots of paved areas. Keep your dog on leash, watch for traffic, and protect your dog’s feet from hot pavement when walking in the area. Fortunately, most of the area is flat, so there are no steep climbs on hot days with little shade.

Hyde Park has a limited number of parks and greenways, however, the Van Ness Recreation Centre in the north features sports field, barbecue pits and indoor sports facilities that you can visit on foot with your dog. In the southern end of the community, the 55-acre Edward Vincent Jr. Park has plenty of trails, picnic areas, treed and open green areas, along with sports facilities and athletic facilities, a pool, and playground equipment for local families and their pets to enjoy.  Dogs must be kept on leash in the park..

There are some off-leash dog parks a short drive away in neighboring communities that Hyde park residents and their furry friends can access by vehicle. Also, northern Los Angeles features plenty of large natural areas, with miles of trails to enjoy with your dog. Hyde Park residents would have to travel to these locations, but most have plenty of parking for visitors.

Additionally, the beach to the west can be enjoyed by pet owners with dogs on-leash. Check to see regulations for pets at specific beaches so you are aware of limitations and rules, and be prepared to clean up after your dog to be respectful to other beach goers.