Dog walking in Murrysville

Southern Murrysville

Southern Murrysville lies right on the southwestern tip of the city, filled with rolling plains and dense groups of residential homes. The area is best known for its large park called Pleasant Valley Park, a 262-acre area made up of open fields, hilltops, and thick forests. The surrounding vegetation makes the area perfect for hiking opportunities with Fido, with over 3 miles of trails being marked out by gravel throughout the park. Dogs must remain on a leash inside the park, and have access to additional features like picnic shelters, water fountains, trash bins, clean-up stations, benches, and recreational fields. 

West Export

West Export may have west in the name, but it's actually the central neighborhood of the city, with lots of open space and groups of residential homes. Duff Park is the best place to head to in this neighborhood, which provides a hilly terrain covered in woodlands, with a wild plant sanctuary, open spaces, easy to difficult trails, a pavilion, and a playground for children. Dogs are welcome in the open areas and on all trails while they are on a leash, and can find clean-up stations, water fountains, and benches. For hungry pups and humans, head down to Atria's Restaurant & Tavern for some small bites or brunch menu items, and sit down at the outdoor, dog-friendly tables.

Western Murrysville

Western Murrysville is covered in dense forests and used to be known for the black bears that roamed the area. That's where Bear Hollow Park got its name, and now provides a large area that's more friendly for dogs than bears, with open areas, playgrounds for children, and a looping trail that goes around the park. Dogs must remain on a leash and stay out of the playground area, and have access to water fountains, trash bins, and benches. South of the park is Bear Hollow Trail, a .5-mile trail that connects to Forbes Trail, a longer nature path. Dogs are welcome on the trail, but owners must bring water and clean-up bags.

Delmont

Delmont is the southeastern neighborhood of Murrysville that provides access to the city and surrounding forests. The Franklin Estates Park takes up some of those forests, offering 4 miles of nature trails that wind throughout the park. Greenspace Manordale Farms is another popular place in the neighborhood to attend, with historic lands that used to be farmland that is now dedicated to maintaining open areas, untouched woods, and wildlife. There are dog-friendly trails inside the park that are open to leashed pups, but owners must bring water and clean-up bags.

Northern Pike

Two miles east of Murrysville is the neighborhood of Northern Pike in Monroeville. This neighborhood is popular among Murrysville residents thanks to the Heritage Park Dog Park, which provides an enclosed area for dogs to run around off-leash. In the park, there are separate areas for large and smaller dogs, water bowls, and double-gated entrances with a grassy and mulch terrain on a hill. Dog owners will also find clean-up bags, trash bins, and benches at the park. The rest of Heritage Park is dog-friendly to leashed pups, and offers paved walkways throughout the park for a good walk.