Schuylkill River Dog Run

Mixed feelings. I’ve brought my dog here regularly on and off since he was just a puppy. Definitely off permanently now. While there IS a number of happy, healthy, socialized pups here for your dog to play with-​the amount of times my dog (and many of my friends pups) has been brutally attacked is ridiculous.
I have an extremely large EXTREMELY gentle/​submissive male english mastiff who is a magnet for other males to provoke and attack. It’s difficult to instantly pack up get your dog leashed and get out of the park upon an insecure reactive dog entering the park no matter how quickly you pick up on it and get moving.
The biggest issue is owner negligence-​majority of owners will sit in their cliques or sit along the outside edges on their cellphones rather than watch their dogs. It is a nice park with alot of great pups just be wary of keeping an eye on your pup at all times so they can have a safe and happy play date!

A great off-​leash dog park not too far from Center City! Been here a few times and have had good experiences. There is a big dog park and a little dog park, and each of them have double fences to keep your pup secure when coming in or out. Water fountains and bowls are available. The parks are clean and most of the owners I have met are responsible for their pooch. Bring your own poop bags as that’s the one thing I haven’t seen.

One of our favorite dog parks in the city. Well lit after sunset and always full of playful dogs! I’d recommend bringing your own doggy bags as they’re almost always out. Parking can suck, but I haven’t lost my patience yet.

Love this Dog Park. It’s a drive for us since we live in Bucks County but it’s worth the drive. We meet our Bulldog meet up group twice a month here. I really enjoy this park since there are two sides (Big & Small). There are also some hoses and water dishes for the dogs. I like that there is a double gate for both the sides. But you still need to be watchful of your dog getting out the gate because the humans don’t alway watch out behind them.
Parking can be tricky. Since it’s in the city… street parking is the only option. I’ve been lucky every time I’ve gone, I’ve been able to grab a space close by to the park.
The dogs that go here have always been nice. I’ve never seen a dog fight or a scuffle.
Make sure you bring your pop baggies! And look for the trash cans outside the gate.
FYI: Right now the double gate is missing from the big dog side.

This place has single handedly saved me from having to get a dog for the SO. and for that I am forever grateful.

This is my first dog park so I have nothing to compare it to, but I love this place! My dog enjoys coming here.
It is a nice park, there is one for small dogs (under 25 lbs) and one for larger dogs. There is plenty of space for them to run around, water hoses and a water dish so they can drink from when they get thirsty, and plenty of disposable doggy bags.
The place is usually kept clean, you get the occasional irresponsible owner who does not pick up from their dog because they’re busy on their cell-​phone, or lazy owners who leave bags of dog poopies in the bushes because they’re attempting to throw the bags over the fence to the garbage. With these small exceptions now and then the place is kept very nice and clean.

Great for my German Shepard puppy. I love it.
Big and a lot of space for them to run and many other dogs! It’s great. I enjoy coming here and would recommended it to anyone!

Excellent dog park! My dog loves it! Lots of space for dogs to run. Hose provided for water bowls and to great for cleaning your dog up quickly. Lots of seating for «dog parents». Ideal location.

I did not like this park at all. First of all the astro turf or K9 grass what ever seems very unsanitary. I prefer real grass. I also find this park quite small, especially for the amount of people/​dogs that come here.
However, my main complaint is who had the bright idea to build a dog park right by the train tracks & what dog hating train conductor decides to blow its train horn right in front of the dog park?! NOT COOL! All the poor dogs freaked out!
Don’t think I will be back with my little guy even though there were lots of cute puppies & many nice people. The train horn was just too much for my pooch.

I come here every day with my puppy and I love it. My only concern are the people who come here with negligence. Someone came here with a dog that had a severe case of conjunctivitis! The entire eye was filled with puss and could have got many dogs and humans infected. I also hate the fact that some people don’t curb after their dogs. This is astro-​turf, it won’t be absorbed into the ground. The small dog park is amazing and it seems like the people who go there are much more caring and clean. The big dog park starts to stink because of all the I cleaned poo in the garden area.
Clean up after your dogs people.
Otherwise, it’s a great place to have around and parking isn’t too bad. On a hot day, spray down your pup.

Who let the dogs out? Woof woof! YOU can let the dogs out here. Big and small. In two different parks. One for smaller to medium size dogs and one for medium to larger dogs. Leave the real kids at home and only bring the furkids, because children are not allowed into the run area. There is a double fence up to gain entry into the run, open only one at a time to ensure the babies stay safe and secure. Then, unleash the beasts and watch them mingle with the other pups and have some fun. There is a water hose in the run for drinks for the dogs and to help clean up messy accidents. Bring some poop bags to clean up after Fido. The park is very well maintained and we need to do our part to keep it that way. There are several benches inside the run area for you to meet up with friends while you watch you pups playing. Oh, and don’t be surprised if someone’s dog jumps on the bench and right on your lap and demands petting and ear scratches. They’re all very friendly and that behavior should be expected. So if you don’t like other peoples dogs, you may want to just lean against the fence instead of sitting down. If you want to actually walk the dogs after their fun free-​for-​all, there’s the new Schuykill River Walk area that is great for people watching, just sitting on a park bench taking time for yourself or strolling along the river without a care in the world. Well, maybe one or two cares :) There are a few homeless people hanging around later in the day, but they never really bother you, especially if you have a dog. Outside of the dog parks is a nice big green space for kids, people playing catch, reading, and laying on the grass having a picnic. Philly did it right with this park, for dogs and their parents!

Our 8 year old puppies have only played with each other until coming to this park. Wow! It’s clean, well maintained, the fencing actually goes down low enough to prevent escape from the small dog side. The fur babies and their humans are all friendly and welcoming. It’s such a joy to watch our pups learning to explore and to socialize. All of the pups have a tendency to make friends and get love and scratchies from all the humans and it was cool. It was really great to be in a space that had such wonderful vibes.

Schuylkill River Dog Run is a great dog park for pups and humans alike.
It’s scenic and most importantly safe. It’s great that the entrance has a double door to help keep the dogs on the inside. There’s also a section for big dogs and small dogs.
It’s spacious and I know the two pups we took on Sunday afternoon had a blast. They were able to run, fetch, romp and sniff.
I had a blast too. The adorable factor was unbearable. I was there with a sheltie and whippet but was wowed by all the cute creatures there.
Unfortunately the pups weren’t mine, but I would definitely be a regular at the park if I had a dog of my own.

Awesome!
Great place in the city to take your dog for an outing!
Unleash um and let um go!
There are two gated areas: one for smaller dogs the other for larger dogs.
To my surprise the areas were VERY clean! Everyone was really good about cleaning up after their pups.
Please be advised though, if u have children they are NOT permitted in these areas so leave the kiddies at home!
(There is a sign that says so)
Additionally, parking may be a bit tricky and I’m sure as the weather warms up it will become more difficult to find a spot.

My dog and I love coming here. As a smaller dog we first go to the small section and by the time we leave he wants to go see the other part before heading home.
It is a great place to go at lunch time on nice days. There is a good crowd and the dogs are always excited to run around.

Great dog run. I’ve only been to doggie runs in NYC and this place is 10times better!!! It has two separate section for small and big doggies. It isn’t stink like other doggie runs I experienced so I can tell Its very well maintained. Very very clean and I can tell it won’t get muddy when it’s snow or rain. Very satisfied with this place!!!

BOW WoOoOoW– this dog park is the best I’ve ever been to with my pup!
Nestled in a nice park, right by the Schuykill River are two dog parks– one for large dogs and one for small dogs. Both parks have double gated entrances for the safety of your pet. The parks are also turf lined– which is perfect because your dog won’t come home covered in mud. But in case your dog does get dirty– there are hoses to wash them down with or fill a water bowl with.
Both parks have been packed with pups every time I’ve gone– which is great for socializing and tiring out your dog. All dog owners have been great so far– and I haven’t run into too many bad dogs.
The park is very clean– everyone quickly cleans up after their dogs. There are only a few toys, mostly tennis balls– but the dogs seem to be more entertained by each other. There is a ton of seating– benches and low walls.
The only disadvantage is the parking– no parking lot, so you’ll have to find it on the street somewhere– but totally worth it!

This dog park is wonderful! My girlfriend and I recently visited the area to check out the new Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk and stumbled across the 2 dog parks. Yes, there are 2; one for small dogs, and one for larger dogs. The second time we went, I was lucky enough to have her bring her hound. Both areas have a double gate system to make sure none of our friends escape. There are plenty of benches and wall space to sit, plenty of greenery for the dogs to run, and a multitude of toys. They also provide water bowls.
Having a bad day? You don’t even need a dog. Just hang out on the overpass and watch all the dogs play. Even beyond the dog parks, it’s a great area to get some fresh air and take in the views of University and Center City.
For people new to the area, I’m not sure what’s more difficult: trying to leave the dog park or trying to spell Schuylkill.

My first time at a dog park ever and I had a blast! Twas a beautiful fall evening just before sunset and I took my adorable foster dog through PAWS (volunteer to foster/​adopt a dog!).
The area was really nice, right by the river with a normal large park, and two sections, one for big dogs/​one for small dogs. I thought I would be judged for not knowing the rules or something, but everyone was incredibly friendly. It was nice to just let the dog off the leash and I could just relax and sit and watch the other adorable tiny dogs!
Definitely coming again… with or without my dog.

Milo is my furry child and is obsessed with socializing with other dogs, having a place to run, fetch, wrestle, and do his business. This dog park is a great place in the city of Philly located near Rittenhouse Square; he and I both are content with this new place! Here’s the list:
PROS:
–plenty of bowls of clean and fresh drinking water.
–a spray hose is provided if you need to spray off your doggie.
–they have a leash holder.
–there are plenty of benches or places to sit around on concrete.
–the types of dogs and owners that come here seem to be RESPONSIBLE and knowledge making their doggies well mannered and positively cheerful.
–separate sides for big vs. small dogs.
CONS:
–a few inchoate trees planted resulting in little to no shade to spare you from the burning heat
–ASTRO-​TURF?!
–For a dog run, it’s sort of tiny. So the place gets crowded during peak hours such as early morning or late evening.
–Never seems to be any poopy bags offered in the designated container.