Dog Walkers in South End

South End is a residential neighborhood located in Oregon City, Oregon. It is thirteen miles south of downtown Portland. This neighborhood is in the southern part of Oregon City and is located near the shores of the Willamette River. 

Besides a local market, there are almost no businesses in South End, however, you will find three churches, an elementary school, and a fire station. There are no pet-related businesses directly in the neighborhood, but there is a groomer, a pet supply store, and an animal clinic a few neighborhoods over. Residentially, this neighborhood is made of standalone, single-family homes and one smaller apartment complex. 

As you can probably imagine, Oregon can have quite brutal winters with freezing temperatures and several inches of snowfall or freezing rain. Summers, however, tend to be hot and dry with average temperatures ranging from 60-85 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring and fall months can really vary, so always check the daily forecast before heading out. 

Given that you have good weather, you and Fido should have an easy walk around this suburban neighborhood. There are very few changes in elevation throughout South End and you will find plenty of well-maintained sidewalks to use. These will make for leisurely walks and great exercise for your furry friend! Additionally, many areas of this neighborhood have large trees which provide great shade during the summer. The only thing lacking from this Oregon City neighborhood is an area with more natural terrain as the local greenways are rather manicured.

The boundaries of South End include Telford Road to the northeast, South Central Point Road to the southeast, Lafayette Avenue, Conifer Road, and South Partlow Road to the southwest, and Madrona Drive, Deebrook Drive, and South End Road to the northwest. South End Road and Warner Parrott Road are the major roadways going through South End, so pedestrians may wish to avoid those areas while walking. 

Thankfully, there are a few greenways located in South End. The largest local greenway is Chapin City Park, an 18-acre space. This park is home to a playground, public restrooms, softball fields, soccer fields, and walking trails for you and Fido to explore. Sadly, there are no off-leash areas in this particularly park or in South End. The other two greenways located in this neighborhood are Hazelwood City Park and Hartke City Park. 

Other nearby parks include Canemah Bluff Nature Park, Ole Canemah Park, Rivercrest Park, Singer Creek Park, Hillendale Park, and Wesley Lynn Park. 

Thankfully, there are two dog parks located in Oregon City, although a bit north of South End. These off-leash areas can be found in Barclay Park and Park Place Park, both on the south side of the Williamette River. These are perfect options if you have extra time or just want Fido to socialize with other local pups.