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Where To Find Dog Parks in Philly

Posted on April 29, 2025   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
Ava Wojnowski

Ava Wojnowski

Dogs running outside.

Let your dog roam free in one of the many dog parks in Philly. (Getty Images / Meaghanbrowning)

Wondering where to let your dog roam free in the city? Look no further, dog lovers. Here are nine dog parks that allow your dog to explore and make fellow four-legged friends.

Address: 9000 Parkview Drive

Hours: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

This park just a few miles outside the city offers agility equipment for your dog to explore and enjoy, along with benches for owners to use while their dogs run around. There is a ton of natural space at this park, including scenic trails that are perfect for leashed walks with your dog.

Address: 2911 Tasker St.

Hours: Open 24 hours

This public dog park is a great spot for your dog to roam and meet other pups. You can become a member for $50 a year, which helps to support the park’s upkeep and fund community events like Yappy Hour and Santa Paws.

Address: 37 E. Palmer St.

Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

This dog park in Fishtown is a free neighborhood amenity for dogs and their owners. It was created by the New Kensington Community Development Corporation next to the Shissler Recreation Center.

Address: 156 W. Wildey St.

Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

This dog park at The Piazza apartment complex in Nolibs is a great spot. On its website, there’s a schedule showing when the park tends to get busy, so if your dog doesn’t like being around too many fellow canines you can find the best time to go.

Address: 4300 Silverwood St.

Hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Your dog can roam freely at this park in Manayunk, but just a heads-up: The ground is all dirt, so be prepared for a messy dog after playtime.

Address: 4117 Mitchell St.

Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

This dog park features separate, fully fenced-in play areas for large and small dogs, ensuring a safe and secure environment. Access to the park is exclusive to members; once you join, you’ll receive an access code.

Address: 300 S 25th St.

Hours: Open 24 hours

This dog park is one of the most popular spots in the city for pups and their owners. It features two separate play areas: One for dogs of all sizes and another designed specifically for older, disabled, and small dogs under 25 pounds. Made with turf grass, you can bring your dog here without worrying about a mess. This dog park also offers a membership for $75 a year. And if you don’t have a dog, you can watch the doggie fun from the path overhead that leads to the Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk.

Address: 1001 Rodman St.

Hours: Open 24 hours

This park is a true paradise for dogs, offering a safe, off-leash environment where they can freely run, play, and socialize. Managed by the Seger Park Dog Owner’s Association (SPDOA), this non-profit organization works to keep the park in tip-top shape.

Address: Mill Creek Road

Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

This off-the-leash dog park outside the city in Lower Merion is the ideal place for your dog to run while you meet other dog owners in the community. It’s also a great spot for dogs who love water, with various stream access points where they can cool off and swim.

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