Ridley Park, PA

Dog walking in Ridley Park

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Unable to take your dog on a walk today? Dog walkers through Wag! are available to care for your pup whenever you’re not. Every dog walker has passed an enhanced background check. Get photos and updates on where your dog poops and pees while you follow along via GPS in the app.

Grace was great!

Ashley R.

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Jacalyn S.

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Cecilia G.

Highly recommend!

Jennifer S.

Lauren went above and beyond walking our dog on extremely cold mornings this week. Much appreciated. Thanks Lauren!

Larry G.

Abigail came early to anticipate the dog s meet and greet . She s a strong walker as well.

ma C.

Gabby and Hugo are new besties! Great walker!

Mandie P.

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kayla T.

Thanks for a great walk!

Kevin A.

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Liz B.

Why book dog walker in Ridley Park

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Ridley Park

Essington Town Center

Essington Town Center is just over two miles from Ridley Park, and is such a dog-friendly neighborhood. Your pooch will no doubt love the Governor Printz Park, as this large stretch of green offers pawtastic views of both the boats in the water as well as planes taking off and landing from the nearby airport. The grassy Manor Field also makes for a great walk, although be sure to keep your pup on a lead, as there are quite a few deer that roam this area. If you need somewhere local to spend the night with Fido, there are a few dog-friendly hotels in this neighborhood, such as the Motel 6 Essington, which welcomes three pets of any size in each guest room for no fee, and the Airport Waterfront Inn, which allows two pets for a small fee.

Swarthmore

There are some pawsome walks to be had in the small town of Swarthmore, which is just over two miles from Ridley Park. Crum Woods boasts 220 acres of secluded forest land, one of the last in the region, and there are around three and a half miles of trails for you and Fido to explore here. Little Crum Creek Park is also popular, and is the largest park in Swarthmore, with an incredibly diverse range of vegetation. The Thatcher Park is known for its large play areas, and is fenced in on all sides. For those looking for somewhere dog-friendly to spend the night, The Inn at Swarthmore allows pets of any size in guest rooms for an additional fee.

Wallingford

It takes about ten minutes to drive from Ridley Park to the small town of Wallington, where there are even more pawsome parks to explore. Furness Park is a beautiful wooded park, with so many trees for Fido to sniff at, while Hepford Park stretches out for four acres, and features sports fields, a playground and a paved walking path. This neighborhood also provides access to the 45 acre Houston Park, with its sports facilities and picnic areas, as well as a walking trail that winds its way through a mature forest. The four acre Sapovits Park is also heavily wooded, and contains a playground, sports facilities and picnic tables, along with some grills.

Folcroft Borough Center

The Folcroft Borough Center is just over three miles from Ridley Park, and is where you will find one of the most popular attractions in the region. The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge is 1200 acres in size, and not only boasts wooded areas and a pond, but also the largest freshwater tidal marsh in all of Pennsylvania. When it comes to exploring the park, there are ten miles of trails here to help you and Fido do so, and these will take the two of you through the park's various habitats, as well as past some popular spots for watching birds and wildlife.

S Macdade Blvd/ W South Ave

Three miles from Ridley Park is the S Macdade Blvd/ W South Ave neighborhood of Glenolden, and this is an area that dogs tend to love. This neighborhood provides access to the large Glenolden Park, which was originally established in the 1930's. The park not only contains sports facilities and play areas, but this is also a haven for many different wildlife species, making it vital that you keep your pooch on a lead at all times. After you have walked up an appetite, treat Fido to a meal at the dog-friendly A. J. Stephen's Crab House, where the two of you can feast on a variety of delicious seafood dishes.