Here's the Scoop on Philadelphia Dog ParksYes, we meant the pun.There is an ample pack of dog parks to choose from in virtually every Philadelphia neighborhood. It doesn't matter where your house, apartment or condo is in Philadelphia - There's likely a Dog Park within a easy 4 legged walk near by. But if your looking to buy a home and doing some research on the neighborhoods, here's a list of Philadelphia Dog Parks.Should you buy a house based upon its proximity to a certain dog park? You bet!Dog parks are highly social and that's where a lot of your neighbors meet. In fact you can judge a neighborhood by its dog park. Well kept, clean dog park means good neighbors. So before you decide to buy a home in a neighborhood, spend time in its dog park.You can certainly find worse places to spend time in then your local dog park. Where else can you get to see people everyday, get to know them, and only know them as "Fluffy's owner".More relationships begin at Phadelphia Dog Parks than at bars. Not only cheaper, but free and healthy. Our Top Ten Favorite Philadelphia Dog ParksSchuylkill River Dog RunLocated in Fitler Square at 2500 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103Two fenced in dog park areas, for dogs of different sizes. Well lit, double gated, and ome shade can always be found here and a doggie fountain! Orianna Hill Dog ParkLocated in Northern Liberties at 900 North Orianna Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123A nice long dog run with plenty of ball chasing room. Double gated entrance and a great, active dog park community. Mario Lanza Park Located in Queen Village at Queen St, Philadelphia, PA 19147Nicely shaded, with places to sit. Not one; but two entrances. One has a double gate. The other is a bit of a liability. Seger Recreation CenterLocated in the Hawthorne Neighborhood at 1020 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147Double gated and plenty of human seats and shade. Adjacent to the playground so a good place for dog parents that also have two legged kids.Columbus Square Dog ParkLocated in Passyunk Square at 1200 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147Nicely sized and we'll maintained. Penn's Landing Dog ParkLocated on Penn's Landing at 1 N Delaware Ave Philadelphia, PA 19106Water source for the dogs, benches for the humans and even shade. This dog park sees a lot of dog owners from the Pier 3 Condominiums and Pier Five Condo Buildings.Palmer Doggie DepotLocated in Fishtown at 35 E Palmer Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125Well maintained dog park with a double gate. But not much shade and no water source as yet. Clark Park Dog BowlLoacted in West Philadelphia at Chester Avenue & South 43rd Street, Philadelphia, PAWhat West Philadelphia does best is community and so goes the dog park here. Triangle Dog Park Located in Port Richmond at 898 Aramingo Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125Double gated entrance and events like Yappy Hour!
