Altoona, PA

Dog walking in Altoona

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Thank you for walking my Nova and being on point! Awesome job!

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Why book dog walker in Altoona

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 Altoona, PA 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. Altoona, PA has "pawlenty" of parks and neighborhoods that your dog is itching to explore!

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Altoona

Lakemont

Lakemont on the southern edge of the city features gorgeous views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Right along the lake of the same name is Lakemont Park, featuring over 51 acres and a lot of dog-friendly activities to enjoy. The park provides over 7 miles of paved walkways, forested trails, lake access to fishing and swimming, and dozens of acres of green space to play and run around. Dogs must remain on a leash at the park, but have access to benches, water fountains, and clean-up stations. Right up the street is the Brush Run Park, which provides an open area that's surrounded by trees for privacy and shade. Dogs must remain on a leash and owners must bring clean-up bags and water.

Hileman Heights

Hileman Heights is a small neighborhood, mostly taken up by residential homes. The favorite park to head to in this neighborhood is Prospect Park, an open area offering shaded trails, a baseball diamond, green fields, a playground, and parking. This park is dog-friendly to leashed pups, and dogs can even go on the baseball diamond when no games are being played. There are water fountains, benches, clean-up stations, and nighttime lights at this park. For visitors to the neighborhood, check in at the Microtel Inn & Suites, a dog-friendly motel that allows a dog of any size to stay for a fee.

East End

East End is as you can guess, on the eastern side of the city. The neighborhood is home to different dog-friendly places, like the Valley View County Park, an 18-acre park with a large green space and shaded sitting areas. The rural area allows dogs plenty of space to run and play while they are on a leash, and provide benches, trash bins, and a water fountain for visitors. Geesey Park is a small community park taken up by a perimeter walkway and baseball diamond. Dogs are also welcome at the park while on a leash, and can get a quick walk or run around to burn some energy. There are trash bins and water fountains at this park.

Mill Run

Mill Run is on the outskirts of town, with most of the neighborhood taken up by the Pennsylvania forests. Some of that forested area is part of Westfall Park, 15 acres of land that provides 1.9 miles of nature trails through the park. The area is mostly undeveloped, with no amenities and restricted parking. Dogs are allowed at the park while they are on a leash. Garfield Park is also in the neighborhood and provides a more urban place to head to for dog walking, providing a well-kept open area, tennis courts, a baseball field, and paved trails. Dogs must remain on a leash, and have access to water fountains, trash bins, and benches.

Juniata

Juniata one of the most popular neighborhoods in the city, with rows of residential homes and small businesses. Among the area are dog-friendly places, which include the Juniata Memorial Spray Park. Dogs are not permitted in the spray area or inside any of the buildings, but leashed pups can take a walk along the paved trails, nature trails in the forested area, hang out at the fishing hole at the Spring Run Creek, and play in the open spaces of the park. Additional features include clean-up stations, benches, nighttime lights, and trash bins.