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8 Best Dog Parks in Philadelphia: A Guide for Adventure-Seeking Pets

Photo by Blue Bird Looking for a great place to take your dog for some outdoor fun? 🐕 Check out our guide to the best dog parks in Philadelphia! These parks offer plenty of space for your furry friend to run and play, as well as interesting sights and smell for your companion to explore.  So whether you're looking for a stroll or an all-out adventure, Philadelphia's fantastic dog-friendly parks have something for you!

(Check out our map here to make it easier for you to reach these places)

Schuylkill River Dog Park

Location: 300 S 25th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone number: 215-683-3600 Hours & Directions

This dog park is in the heart of Philadelphia, along the scenic Schuylkill River. It offers a beautiful view of the city skyline and plenty of space for your dog to run and play. There is also a separate fenced area for small dogs. Wanna play fetch? There's plenty of room here, and your furry friend will surely enjoy the shade of trees when the weather is hot! 

Seger Dog Park

Location: 1001 Rodman St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone number: 215-686-1780 Hours & Directions

Fully fenced with artificial turf that covers the ground, this dog park keeps your fur babies clean. There are also plenty of benches to unwind while your furry friends are having a blast. This park is free but if you find yourself a frequent comer, consider becoming a member. The members host events, so the neighborhood gets to know each other!

Orianna Hill Park

Location: Poplar St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 Contact Details Hours & Directions

What used to be an automobile chop-shop was transformed into a dog lover's paradise! Enjoy nature or go on a picnic while your doggo or pupper socializes with their fellow furry friends! The dog runs extend from Orianna Street east to N. 3rd Street - plenty of space for an off-leash play! Don't forget to register your dog with the Friends of Orianna Hill Park before entering the park.

FDR Park

Location: 1500 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145 Phone number: 215-683-3600 Hours & Directions

Want to work out with your best bud? Then head on to Philadelphia's largest park. This pawsome place is perfect for strolling, mediation, or if you simply want a place with lots of areas to roam. The 348-acre park has many trails perfect for long walks or leashed runs with your pet. Oh and you can rent bicycles and boats, and go fishing too!  Green Street Dog Park

Location: 1817 Green St, Philadelphia, PA 19130 Phone number: 215-236-7334 Hours & Directions

Would you like your small, cuddly pooches to play with other puppies of the same size? If so, Green Street Dog Park is the perfect place to be! This membership-based facility has two fully fenced play areas, with one of them designated for small pups (25 pounds and lighter). In addition, there's plenty of space for your pooches to run and play since no more than 30 dogs can be in the park anytime.

Palmer Doggie Depot

Location: 37 E Palmer St, Philadelphia, PA 19125 Contact Details Hours & Directions

Fishtown community's spacious dog park welcomes you and your doggos for social play. This amazing place is open to all puppies at least four months old and fully vaccinated. Explore the grassy areas, and bring water for your dog, especially on hot days. If you're in for some dirt-and-cobblestone vibe (fenced area), this park awaits you!

Pretzel Dog Park

Location: 4300 Silverwood St, Philadelphia, PA 19127 Phone number: 215-683-3679 Hours & Directions

A small, fully fenced dog run composed of wood chips and dirt, Pretzel Park is another excellent spot for your dog to have a blast. Socialize with other dog parents as your fur babies explore the area. Depending on the weather, this park can get muddy too.

Lanier Dog Park

Location: 2911 Tasker St, Philadelphia, PA 19145 Contact Details Hours & Directions

If you're not around to play with your four-legged friend during the day, head on to Lanier Dog Park. This unique dog park is open 24/7 and is well lit, so your dog can enjoy the space any time of the day. The dog park is divided into two sections - one for smaller pups and the other one for larger dogs. Children under 11 are not permitted in the dog park for safety. The park is fitted with all-weather grass, giving it a green look and perfect for you and your pup to visit any season, any day. 

Philadelphia is a terrific city for dog owners, with plenty of parks and green spaces for your dog's recreation. Be sure to check them out the next time you're looking for a place to take your pup.  Did you know? 

All Philadelphia Sosuites are dog-friendly. On your next visit to Philly, explore the city’s industrial past with sprawling lofts at Sosuite at Independence Lofts, walking distance from most of the fantastic dog parks in this post. You can find all of Sosuite’s locations in Philadelphia here.

And don't forget – always be a responsible dog parent and clean up after your pet!

Written by: Hydee Mariazeta