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Browse Alton, IL dog walkers to find a Caregiver that can provide the best pet care for your dog — whether your pup is a major sniffing machine and needs a patient walker, or loves to pull full force and needs someone strong to hold the leash. Dog walkers on the Wag! platform are waiting to take your furry friend on a walk around Alton, IL so you don't have to stress about pet care. The app even notifies you when your dog poops or pees along the way!
The best dog friendly neighborhoods in Alton
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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.
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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.24
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.12
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.
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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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