Dog Walkers in Pacoima

The neighborhood of Pacoima is located in the northeast corner of the San Fernando Valley. The Pacoima area includes the community of Hanson Hills. This district has many residential areas along with large commercial and industrial areas. The main roads are Van Nuys Boulevard and San Fernando Road which intersect in the community and offer commercial corridors with different businesses, restaurants, shops, and services on them. Many residents can reach these areas on foot. There are other large commercial areas present in the neighborhood. The Tacoma Centre Shopping Mall is located along Laurel Canyon Boulevard and there are several large box and chain stores in a shopping complex in the north of the region. Residents that live adjacent to these shopping areas can reach them on foot.

The weather in Pacoima is typical of the San Fernando Valley and is sunny and dry most days. Walking in this neighborhood with your dog will rarely be hampered by wet days.

Busy roads in Pacoima are lined with businesses and there are large shopping areas with parking lots and traffic associated with these commercial locations. Residential areas consist mostly of single-family homes and housing complexes. Houses have landscaped yards and gardens and residential areas are quieter with less traffic. The area has some flat and some hilly terrain as it covers a large area at the edge of the valley and towards the foothills of the adjacent mountains. Sections with hills can be strenuous for walking with your pooch, so make sure your walks are planned out beforehand. 

Borders of the community are dominated by large freeways that include the Ronald Reagan Freeway on the north end, Foothill Freeway to the east, and Golden State Freeway to the west. These areas, along with the airport and industrial sections, are not pedestrian-friendly and should be avoided when walking with your furry friend

The Hansen Dam Wildlife Preserve, recreation center, and golf course sit on the east side of Pacoima. This park is a combination of developed recreational facilities and natural greenways that local with canine companions can enjoy.  Facilities here include a skate park, riding stables, a playground, boat launch, and picnic areas as well as a concession and field house. There are plenty of hiking trails and wildlife viewing spots located throughout this natural green space to explore with your hound. 

Ritchie Valens Park, formerly Paxton Park, has recreation facilities, a pool, and an athletic field with a large property featuring open areas, trees, and pedestrian pathways for you and your pup. Roger Jessup Park is a small park with paths and picnic tables for a shady break on a summer stroll. Other parks in the area such as Amistad Park and the Fox and Laurel Park have outdoor fitness equipment and children's playgrounds.