Dog Walkers in Norristown

Best Dog Neighborhoods in Norristown

1. Dog Parks 0

   Population Density 19,126/sq mi

   #1 Betzwood

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   The neighborhood of Betzwood is on the farthest southwest corner of the city, along the Schuylkill River. On the river is Betzwood Park, a scenic open area with trees that surround the area. The park is a quiet one and has paved trails for walking Fido, with a boat launch, pavilion, picnic tables, and barbeque stations. Leashed pups can also enjoy water fountains and trash bins in the area. Burnside Oakland Park is another park in the community and has a lot more structures in the park, like restrooms, a playground, picnic pavilion, swingsets, and a gazebo. Leash up Fido before heading over here and enjoy a great space to run around and play!
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2. Dog Parks 0

   Population Density 12,820/sq mi

   #2 Elmwood Park

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   Elmwood Park is a residential neighborhood in the center part of town, with rows of residential homes and scattered woods. The largest park of the neighborhood is Centennial Park, which offers plenty of space for Fido to run around and use. There are also 5 different baseball diamonds, restrooms, and a large parking area with paved trails. Dogs are welcome to play in the enclosed baseball fields as long as no teams are playing and Fido remains on a leash. Ackey's Park is a smaller park in the area, but is surrounded by trees and offers a lot more privacy when walking and playing with Fido. There are also water fountains and benches at the park.
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   Population Density 11,434/sq mi

   #3 Riverfront Park

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   Riverfront Park is a central neighborhood on the north side of the Schuylkill River. The featured park of the area is also known as Riverfront Park, named after the neighborhood and provides residents with a gorgeous open area with scenic views of the river. The park has a lot of trees and has a shaded walking path, with a playground, two basketball courts, a boat launch, and river access for fishing. The park also connects the well known Schuylkill River Trail, which is made from concrete and asphalt and stretch 8 miles along the riverfront. Dogs have to remain on a leash on the trail, and remember to bring clean-up bags for Fido.
   
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4. Dog Parks 0

   Population Density 5,496/sq mi

   #4 East End

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   The East End neighborhood is on the east side of the park, and features the Scagg Cottman Park, which has something for everyone. There are tennis courts, basketball courts, open areas, a creek for fishing, paved trails, a baseball diamond, picnic areas, and a playground. Fido can enjoy a peaceful walk, play in the spacious fields, or just enjoy a quiet picnic with you while on a leash. McCann Park is a smaller park in the neighborhood, but is completely surrounded by trees, with a basketball court, parking, open space, water fountains, trash bins, and benches.
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   Population Density 9,507/sq mi

   #5 Germantown Pike

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   The Germantown Pike is best known for the pike that cuts through the neighborhood and otherwise is another residential community. The Old Arch Road Park is a pretty park and is made up of one large space with vibrant grass, a baseball diamond, and a pavilion for picnics. This park is an excellent choice for letting Fido run around and play. There's also  access to water fountains, benches, and trash bins. The Louis K. "Mack" Watson Sr. Memorial Park may be a mouthful, but it is also filled with a basketball court, playground, restrooms, shaded walkways, and space to run around. Dogs must be on a leash inside both parks.
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