Dog walking in Willow Grove

Northwest Willow Grove

Northwest Willow Grove is an established area with many houses built in the mid-1900s and the neighborhood consists mostly of families. A popular spot for visitors and residents of northwest Willow Grove is The Sweet Taco. This Mexican restaurant serves up classic dishes like nachos, fajitas, taco salad, and a full assortment of desserts like banana cream pie or a chocolate bacon donut. The Sweet Taco has ten outdoor dog-friendly tables so you can get your fix for Mexican food without having to leave your best friend at home. This warm, friendly restaurant is the perfect spot for a fun gathering or grabbing a quick bite with just your dog as company.

Central Willow Grove

Willow Grove's town center is a suburban area with many single-family homes, parks, restaurants, and shops to visit. When you are looking to grab a bite where Fido is welcome to join you too, try Zoe's Kitchen. They have ten outdoor dog-friendly tables where you can both people-watch as you enjoy one of their tasty Mediterranean-inspired dishes like lamb kafta, kabobs, or their in-house made tzatziki. Zoe's doesn't do table service, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you head in to order, so that's something to keep in mind before you visit.

Schuylkill

Only a 35-minute drive from Willow Grove will get you to the area of Spruce Hill, Philadelphia. This short drive will get you and Rover to the Schuylkill River Dog Park, which conveniently has separate sections for both big and small dogs. The park also has drinking water for your pets to keep them hydrated as well as a hose to clean them off if they take a roll or two in the dirt. Patrons of the Schuylkill River Park say that the park's visitors (those on two legs as well as those on four) are very friendly, and there are always plenty of other dogs around for your dog to play with.

Woodridge

If you are looking for a spectacular dog park with endless space to run around, make the 50-minute drive to the community of Woodridge in Medford, New Jersey to the Freedom Dog Park. This park also has a creek where hot pooches can cool off, plenty of parking, and benches for humans. Keep in mind this park isn't entirely fenced in, but if your dog follows basic voice commands, it will be a great fit. Within the park, there are several trails and paths for you to explore, and your dog will meet plenty of other dogs to call their friends!

North Wales

In under 20 minutes, you can drive from Willow Grove to the town of North Wales, Pennsylvania, and the Montgomery Township Bark Park. This park is completely fenced-in, so your dogs can safely play off-leash and enjoy features like obstacles, toys, and all the other friendly dogs they will meet. The Montgomery Township Bark Park also has separate areas for dogs of different sizes, a lovely dog statue, and a big tree stump that makes a great photo opportunity for your dog's day at the park. The park also supplies waste bags and pooper-scoopers, and the waste bins are tended to every day to keep the park clean.