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Van Nest is an older neighborhood situated in east Bronx just
to the east of the Bronx Zoo. It is considered a working-class neighborhood and
consists mainly of single-family homes but is home to a few tenements. In
recent years, it has been become a larger concentration of lower income working
families as they have moved from other areas. You can find a pet store to the west in West Farms and grooming and pet
stores are also available in Park Chester to the south. You will find mainly
small businesses such as delis and small eateries in Van Nest, so if you are
out walking and looking for a bite to eat, you should be
able to find something.
You can enjoy walking through these neighborhoods from spring
through fall although be careful walking during the heat of the summer as hot
pavement can be a problem for your pup’s feet.
What is the terrain like in Van Nest?
The good news is that most of Van Nest is flat, so if you do
not love the idea of walking up hills, you will not have to worry about that.
This area does have some hills and is on the border of some hillier areas, so if
you would like a bit of a challenge when walking, you will find it at
the west end of Van Nest.
Many of the roads through Van Nest have wide sidewalks
and plenty of trees. What you will not find through this neighborhood is much
in the way of grass. With no place natural for your dog
to walk, good foot and paw pad care is vital. This means
checking the weather for the possibility of hot pavement or freezing conditions
but also being mindful of what is along the concrete as you walk. Remember that if it could harm your
feet, it could just as easily harm your dog's feet.
How many greenways are there in Van Nest?
Unfortunately, there are not a lot of options for dogs when it comes to greenways in Van Nest. All the parks in this neighborhood are actually playgrounds and dogs are simply not allowed in. The Bronx River Park also does not allow dogs. So if you really want to find a taste of nature for your pup, you will need to hop in the car and go for a drive.
A short drive north on the Bronx River Parkway will take you to Van Cortlandt Park which does allow dogs in certain areas. This large park can keep you busy for most of the day. With 1146 acres, it offers multiple hiking trails as well as places where your dog can run to their heart's delight. The park is also a conservancy, so make sure to keep your dog to areas where they are allowed and always keep them on a leash unless the rules say otherwise.
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