Great park for dogs to run free. Clean and I have been here four times and never witnessed any aggressive dogs or problems with owners. There is a water fountain and often bowls and jugs available for dogs. Additionally on some Saturdays there is a Friends of Curtis Park clean up crew that beautifies the area. The area is also part of a watershed thus there are small views of water around the area as well. I took away 1 star only bc there are not any toys for dogs here but that may be best for germ reasons anyway read more

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This is a nice dog park located in Cheltenham. The dog park is HUGEEEEE. I like the fact that they separated the park for small + large dogs. It's free to enter and looks as though it's well kept. One complaint I have about free dog parks is that your not able to feel confident about the other dogs inside the park. I've been a member of other dog parks which required a small yearly fee but it verified every dog was up to date on shots and is not aggressive. Outside of the park is a water fountain which is nice for the warmer weather when you bring your dog to run around. Both times I came we entered the large dog park area and were only people in there. The first time someone came in after us. The first red flag on their dog was when they kept repeating "be nice " over and over as they entered the park. The dog quickly become aggressive and we left. I enjoy going to dog parks with smaller crowds so my personal opinion would be to not enter this one (that's not monitoring who is coming + going) when there is a huge crowd. read more

Curtis Hall Dog Park - Dog Parks Near Me - Wyncote, Pennsylvania

My puppy had her first experience in a dog park here. It was absolutely wonderful. The dog owners are so friendly. It felt as though everyone knew everyone's names and their dog's names too. The park leading up to the actual dog park was gorgeous. Such a beautiful sight to see while walking. When we arrived at the entrance of the dog park we noticed how huge it was. Over an entire acre of running space for the pups. The trip would have been perfect but we learned of a terrible tragedy that happened in May to another dog. The story frightened us. After further thought we won't let is ruin the future for us here. read more

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Everyone is always nice. They watch there dogs. They clean up after their animals and themselves. Bring water for there is no fountains. It's clean, there are also trails and fields to roam after your done, it is a beautiful property. My dog loves going there. read more

Curtis Hall Dog Park - Dog Parks Near Me - Wyncote, Pennsylvania

Visited Curtis Hall Dog Park this weekend for the first and last time with our dog. Sadly, we left with fleas. Thankfully we caught it that night and were able to treat our dog right away. We check him regularly since he is a low rider and is highly allergic so I am fairly certain he got them at Curtis Dog Park. I was not surprised as the small dog park is not very well maintained. The large dog park seems to be better well kept, but the grass was very overgrown in the small dog area and is not frequently visited. The park is also kid friendly and the few kids that we ran into were not shy about approaching our dog. All of the dog parks we have been to do not allow children so I was caught off guard with this allowance, as our dog is not kid friendly. While I know this may be a plus for families, it's worth being aware of if your dog does not interact well with kids. read more

I took my 7 month old, 10 pound puppy today, intending to go in the Small Dog Area (SDA). There was a woman with two very large dogs (60-80 pounders) there however and she refused to vacate the SDA, to move into the main area. She first told me to just come in the SDA as her dogs were friendly. Not going to take that chance, they were rambunctious and excited. Then she told me to go in the main area with the other dogs (a pair of Labs and some medium size dogs). No, it would be very inappropriate for a small puppy to be put in that situation. She even told me she had her dogs in the SDA so they wouldn't be aggressive with the other dogs in the main area! Why should I put my puppy in such peril, on her ***first*** visit to a dog park, when she was the person violating the SDA rule? She would not leave, and became very indignant when challenged. Entitled. I wasn't going to be a Karen and call any "authorities" so we just left. But this left a very bad impression. I had used this SDA with a prior small dog, and hoped to be able to bring my puppy there for some running play. We had often been alone or with just one other small dog and I was hoping for the same today. I know there have been problems here with aggressive dogs and uncaring entitled people but hadn't see it before. Now I know, and am very sad that Curtis is off limits for us. read more

I absolutely love this park. For the most part owners and dogs are great. The only thing i don't like is when everyone leaves because of one aggressive dog. The person with the aggressive dog should leave!! read more

HUGE dog run. With a nice sized, 5,800 sqft., smaller one for little dogs. This thing just over an acre. Has three or four benches. Doggy water fountain just outside the pen. Easy parking. Lovely environment. Free! Highly recommend. read more

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They finally put mulch down. Not a mud pit anymore wahoo!

Curtis Hall was the second of the dog parks I tried out with my dog. The entrance can be confusing. If you go into the main Curtis Hall entrance at Church Road and Greenwood Avenue, you'll notice that the driveway down to the park is one-way. and not in your favor. You actually have to enter the dog park area from washington lane, just after the church road intersection (on your right). the grounds are very nice at this dog park, but it's kind of like the "don't trust a skinny chef" saying. if the dog park has lush green grass, there's a reason for it. no one seems to go to this dog park. and what good is a dog park if no other four-legged friends are there for your pup to play with? if you're concerned that your dog isn't good off a leash or want to slowly socialize a puppy, then this might be a good starter park for you. However once your dog gets used to playing in a large space with the few other dogs you may come across ("may" being the operative word), it's probably best to move on to a more popular park. i distinctly remember being there one time where my dog was the only dog in the small dog area (she was still a puppy, about 10 pounds at best) and there were only 3 or 4 dogs in the big dog area. AND this is the only park where i've actually seen a dog fight escalate into a problem. i don't know that these dogs are particularly more aggressive than other dogs, but i got the sense that the owners didn't know how to handle the situation. (read: older housewife types who were owned by their dogs instead of dog owners.) i won't tell you not to go here because it really is a nice place to be, but if you're after the social aspect and letting your dog get out some energy, you're better off going somewhere else. read more

Great park! I have yet to locate the close-by entrance, but I like parking up by Curtis Hall and walking down anyway -- it gives both of us time to stretch our legs before entering the dog park, and we normally meet a few dogs along the way. The park is huge. You can throw a ball as far as you can and not hit the halfway point. Half is wood chips, the other half grass, and there are some trees with shade. It's clean, and I didn't even see one left-behind dog poop. The vast majority of owners are attentive and responsible. There were dogs there every time we came of all shapes and sizes. Everything from energetic pit mixes to Great Danes. Most owners have good control over their pups, are aware of their limits, and recognize when their dog is getting out of hand. Out of all the dogs and owners, there were only a handful who couldn't seem to get with the program. One was a year-old unneutered male whose owner, who was on his phone the whole time his pup was getting in other dogs' faces a bit too much, would ignore his incessant mounting of female dogs, even when politely warned by another owner that his dog would snap if the male kept mounting her. The dog wasn't even wearing a collar. The other was a know-it-all owner of two purebred dogs who were bullies, who would blame his dogs' behavior on the other dogs/owners. I also noticed and appreciated the lack of fear/judgement when it came to pitbulls in the park. As a former owner of a pit mix, I know the judgement than is often passed on these dogs. I was pleased to see that no one looked twice at the numerous well-behaved pits in the park. My one gripe is the number of dogs between Curtis Hall and the dog park that were left offleash. I know what it's like to have a dog who is NOT good with other dogs, and many dogs are leash reactive. It's frightening when a dog is sprinting towards yours and the owner, instead of calling them off or leashing them, reassures, "Don't worry, they're friendly!" That's all well and good, but may dog may not be. The dog I bring to the park has no leash reactivity and has amazing recall, but I still never let her offleash until I enter the dog park, because it's not fair to other owners. Don't put other dogs/owners in this position -- follow the rules and leash your dog unless A.) You're in the dog park, or B.) You have perfect recall. read more

There isn't a whole lot to discuss with regard to dog parks. You can enter the park off of Church Road and follow the long drive down to the park or enter from Washington Lane - which is much more direct - and you'll quickly see the dog park to your left. There are two fenced areas. One very large area for large breed dogs who really need to stretch their legs and a smaller area for small breeds. You'll often find a terrier or two mixing in with shepherds and retrievers. It's really up to the discretion of the owner. It is a definite no-no to bring a large breed dog into the area for smaller pups. Water is usually available along with plenty of plastic bags for picking up after your dog. You can contribute to the plastic bag collection if you have unwanted bags at home. These things are generally maintained by Curtis Park volunteers. Communal water bowls are also a feature of the park with a water fountain for humans and their canine counterparts. Every owner is responsible for his or her own animals. My family has never had a bad experience with our dogs (a very young Yellow Lab and an elderly Pug) and found other owners to be very sociable and kind. Occasionally, you get a badly behaved dog. That's the time to take it up with the owner. I've seen several owners asked to leave by others because their dogs were being overly aggressive. If you're one of those folks who refuses to spay or neuter your dog, you probably won't be received very warmly. It's just a fact of the park. If you have a young dog who hasn't yet been "fixed", you may want to wait until they've had the procedure to start brining them as "dogs will be dogs" and there is no guaranteed your pooch won't catch the eye of another. I really disagree with VB. that this park is not a good place for dogs. Pit Bulls, unfortunately, can be an aggressive breed, but gangly puppies who haven't yet been socialized or trained can easily provoke attack from other dogs. I have not yet met a dog that isn't sporting its rabies vaccine tag or accompanied by an irresponsible owner. Infections are easy to come by in this world and not necessarily the result of a trip to the dog park. The take home message: this is a great place to bring your pup for socialization and exercise if your dog is well-behaved. As a community of people with dogs, we take responsibility and pride in creating a safe, enjoyable environment for dogs and their owners. It's hard to be the new kid on the block, but I've found that our pups have made friends quickly and they look forward to going each day. read more

We had some positive experiences however the last visit will be our last. There's an aggressive dog that apparently comes from time to time and the owner doesn't think about the safety of other dogs to keep away. My dog was bit this past weekend and infected. Please be careful. read more

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I hadn't had a pup for eons until our latest addition, and this was my first time ever at a dog park. Our Mastiff mix came from a family that had exerted minimal effort training their 51 lb puppy, and he was very poorly socialized. Not aggressive, but very jumpy and uncontrollably excitable around other dogs. I tried organizing a couple of playdates with him through craigslist, but flakers gonna flake, so we ended up taking him to Curtis Park, even though he's a little shy of six months. The park itself is hard to find; the sign is tiny and hard to see until you're right by it due to the overgrowth. The entrance is muddy (today it was practically swampy) but further in there is ground cover and even grass. The small dog area tends to be empty or have only one or two dogs in it regardless of the time of day, but there's only been one occasion when there were no dogs at all in the big dog area. We took the opportunity to train our dog off-leash (our house only has a small yard that's not properly fenced yet), so that was fine too. As others have mentioned, there are water bowls and a low fountain for dogs and one for people. Their poop bags are regular shopping bags provided by visitors, so you might want to bring your own, but they're good for backup. Unfortunately some owners are unable to control their dogs, so always keep one eye on your pup, and don't be afraid to address the owner with your concerns. Pro tip 1: Do not bring treats. Other dogs will not leave you alone, and this irritates or embarrasses the owners. Pro tip 2: Feel free to bring tennis balls to the park, but don't expect to see them again. If you're in the area and have a large, high-energy dog, go ahead and message me for a playdate. read more

Dog park is nice but could be better maintained. The real problem is that you are gambling every time you go here. Most users are attentive, caring, and respectful dog owners. Unfortunately about 5-10% are inattentive, inconsiderate, and outright dangerous. It only takes one instance for you or your dog to get hurt. read more

I just visited this dog park for the first time this morning. Unfortunately, my two dogs and I were the only ones there. The Good: 1. The park itself is lovely. 2. There are stray toys if you forget yours. The Bad: 1. Maybe it was due to the combination of humid weather and freshly cut grass, but I have never seen my dogs so filthy from playing outside--they were literally green. 2. No company during my visit 3. You may find it difficult to locate. If you are heading north on Washington Lane you have gone too far if you hit the church and you have really gone too far if you hit Church Rd. I will go back over the weekend and see if there are any friends around. read more

We love coming to this dog park! I try to bring my English Bulldog here at least once a week. It's not exactly fair to blame the park for other people/dog's bad behaviors. It's a nice park, people seem to clean up after their dogs, and everyone (more like every dog...) I've met so far is has been great. There are two areas, one for small dogs (I've never even seen a small dog in here), and a huge area for large breed dogs. There are water bowls there for the dogs, and there is a water fountain on the ground for your dog to drink out of. Walking around the grounds outside of the dog park is beautiful as well, we will continue to come here! read more

Super excited about this place, my FAV neighbor told me about it a while back and I just checked it out briefly and like the two sections according to dog size. What I don't like is the lazy heavy set woman who didn't even blink when her bratty poodle lease and all (Rico) came charging towards my lovable pit bull (Rocco) in the parking lot and she stayed seated on a log until my partner quickly stepped on the poodope's lease and clothes lined him. If you don't want to be a responsible dog owner give them away and get a cat and stay home like a bump on a log! Lol #stupiditysucks read more

Love taking my dog to this park. The entrance was confusing at first - didn't know there was an entrance off of Washington Lane to get in but we learned after our first visit. Most of the owners are very attentive with their dog and extremely sociable but with a crowd there are the few exceptions that have no control over their dog. There are communal water bowls and a bunch of toys in the park. I usually bring a large water container filled with cold water to fill up for the dogs. It does get muddy after rain but a quick dip in the stream behind the park rinses all the mud off. I LOVE taking my dog to socialize with other dogs. As soon as she gets in the gate she is off running with the crowd. It helps her burn her energy off. Haven't had a terrible experience and try to take her at least once a week. read more

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Wish there were one like this in the city. But I guess if there were, it probably wouldn't be as big and nice. Took my active puppy there in the fall. There are two areas for dogs of varying sizes, but this day, all dogs were in one area. Makes no difference, though, as the owners were all there and engaged in case a scuffle broke out, which it did not. There are some toys and water bowls. But I always bring our own JIC. No idea how large the space is, but big enough for our pooch to gallop around happily. Nicely fenced in so no issues with jumping over the fence. Only downside is that the parking lot entrance is kind of challenging to find--we parked at the Curtis Hall and walked the grounds until we found it. But it was beautiful out, so that wasn't much of a downside at all. read more

We used to live in this neighborhood east of the Arboretum (there was no dog park then). I got married in Curtis Mansion. We used to let our dogs run down by the creek, play touch football on the hillside. Sometimes music concerts and even summer movies sponsored by the Township. read more

I have made use of this dog park for years, and it has served as a great place to get some much needed play, socialization and exercise for many dogs I've had over the years. Sadly, I have recently, personally witnessed an increasing number of Dog on Dog aggression in the "big Dog" section of the park. Just yesterday, my husband and I were in the little dog section when one such attack occurred. A younger dog whose owner later admitted she really didn't know the dog well (a recent rescue) had viciously attacked a much older dog, and the two women owners (the only 2 in the entire large dog section) were both screaming and pulling back on their dogs leashes, even though the attacking dog had its teeth sunk into the older dog. Even though I'm less than 120 lbs soaking wet, I ran, jumped the fence, and pried open the jaws of the attacking dog with my bare hands, because it was the only way to save the victim dog from irreparable harm. I suffered several deep, severe cuts on my hands in the process. I don't know how badly the victim Dog suffered, but even after all of this, the owner of the aggressive dog allowed it to get back at the victim Dog again while the owner of the older dog was demanding personal information from her. It was extremely upsetting and also infuriating to see such a lack of care. This is not the first time in recent weeks that this has happened. People are bringing dogs to the park without really knowing their tendencies. While I admittedly put myself in a position to get harmed, and accept full responsibility for my injuries, my reaction was a visceral one. I literally had a choice: watch a dog die a horrific, bloody death if I stood by OR do what I could to try to save it. I posted photos of the damage I sustained. I have no way of knowing the outcome for the victim dog, but I hope there was an immediate emergency vet visit. I also hope the other woman never returns to the park with the agressor dog which was some type of pit bull mix who appears to have some unfortunate history. I have no prejudice against pit bulls or any particularly breed. It is the responsibility of the dog's human companion/handler to work with and properly train/supervise the dog. PLEASE PROPERLY TRAIN & SUPERVISE YOUR CANINE COMPANIONS before bringing them to a public off leash dog park. And if there is any history of aggression toward other dogs, people, etc, please do NOT bring your dog into what can turn into a bloody and potentially lethal situation. read more

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So much potential wasted. Its a nice big park with a smaller fenced off area for little dogs (under 30lbs), but it's often muddy and drains poorly. Too many un-neutered and aggressive dogs prowl here too. The good news is you can walk your dog around the rest of the expansive park if it's too wet or obnoxious. Still it's the best around for lack of options and can be a good fun place to socialize your dog. read more

The park itself is nice, seems like a good place to take your pup for a good run. Make sure your dog is good with others dogs. I wish the people who were there when I went were. I decided to take my dog to this park for the first time. It seemed nice, large and open. The moment we entered, the other dogs were all over mine. It seemed "friendly" enough, just feeling each other out. After 10 minutes, 3 or 4 of them just started attacking. Their owners just watched, let them "play." Their dogs rolled mine on the ground, jumped on her, scratched and bit her. I leashed her immediately and headed for the exit, all while their dogs continued to surround her. We tried to push the other dogs off, and their owners started screaming obscenities at us. My dog is 40 lbs, and these big guys watched their 80+ pound dogs gang up on my dog. I would never recommend this place to anyone. My dog is very social, likes to run and enjoyed the other dogs (when they weren't cornering her.) However, she was no match for these massive dogs. Make sure your dog is either very comfortable with large invasive dogs, or knows when to run. read more

I started bring my two golden retrievers here a week or two ago. It was difficult to figure out the best time to come to make sure there are other dogs there but I have found that between 5-6:30 is the busiest time. People hang around until dark though. I have been to many dog parks and this one is definitely at the top of the list. There is always a great variety of dogs here. Separate sections for small dogs and large dogs. There is plenty of space for the dogs to run and play or separate from the pack if they want. My only complaints are the gates could use some TLC and some of the owners that come here could learn some proper dog park etiquette. Other than that the dogs and I love it here. read more

I agree with some of the other reviewers here, when it rains the dog park stays wet and muddy for some time. If it rains a lot, you should wait ~3 weeks before bringing your dog here otherwise your dog will get really muddy as there's no wood chips or mulch, just grass and it gets saturated leaving puddles here and there. Everytime I bring my dog here there's always at least 4-5 other dogs for him to play with, but I agree with others that dogs here tend to be more aggressive/dominant. My dog always gets picked on! For the most part the other dog owners would pull on their dog to stop them, and if not I would be the one to pull on their collar. The lady who is IN CHARGE of watching over the dog park, making sure dogs are well-behaved, has THE MOST aggressive/dominant dog in the park! I saw an easy going, playful lab get all worked up because that dog wouldn't stop trying to hump (dominate) him. The owner of the lab left a short while after they got there. Overall, the park is decent since it's huge and fenced in. Sometimes we're lucky and get a group of all well-behaved dogs. read more

A beautiful and well maintained park, this place is perfect for getting your pooch worn out. They have separate areas for large and small dogs and a doggie water fountain. A bonus is the clear stream behind the big dog area, where my dog loves to go for a dip! read more

IDK why people hate this park, it's huge and gorgeous. I take my dogs here all the time and everyone I meet there are courteous and aware of what their dog is doing. We've made some great dog-buddies here, but if you're going to let a puppy run loose, bigger dogs are going to want to play. I also don't understand the confusion with the entrance but I went to school around the corner so I always knew where it was, i'ts not rocket science. Actually I'm glad people are hating on it, that means more space for us to enjoy it. read more

took my boxer here for his first dog park experience. he loved it. it's pretty big and they have a little part sectioned off for small dogs. all the dogs and ppl were nice although he kept getting humped by a little chihuahua that was in the big dog section. I just had to keep telling him to get off bc the owner didn't. my dog kept running around with a female pit bull mix. it was cute. they have a water fountain that's low to the ground for dogs so that was cool. I can't wait to go again. wish it was closer to where I live. read more

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Such a great hidden gem! I've been to multiple dog parks but this one is by far the best. It's well kept and always clean. The people are always nice and always on top of their dogs just in case some dogs get a little aggressive. Mid afternoon is the best time to come out because there are usually a ton of pups running around. My dog loves this park. read more

My dog loved the park however, the dog park cost an Owner 2500.00 when his dog grabbed my dogs neck and ripped open the loose skin. And my Dog was rushed to the emergency room for an operation. That cost the owner 2500.00 to fix his neck. You really enter these park at your own risk. But if it turns out bad for you like it did me, your Dog will looks real SAD after the ordeal. He never trust any Dogs after that and he than became a little aggressive. So Owners beware... The Park has the enclosed sections maybe let your dog play with a few dogs at a time. read more

I took my dogs here for the first time in a couple years as I have a new puppy and an older arthritic dog who cannot handle the puppy. While there they met a dog with raging diarrhea, and now both of my dogs have come down with this as well. Given that they have not been exposed to any other dogs, and have not eaten anything out of the ordinary, it seems pretty obvious they picked this illness up at the dog park. Thanks to one irresponsible dog owner, my dogs have been sick for almost a week, and I have had to pay for a vet visit, meds, feed them chicken and rice, and clean my floors repeatedly. We will not be going back to the dog park again, but will instead do play dates with local dogs. read more

Great place for my miniature dachshunds. Fencing goes all the way down to the dirt.

I used to go to this dog park A LOT. Almost every weekend. I haven't been in a while. When I first got my pooch; I took him to the park; and he is a very sociable dog. He would run and play with any dog. Being a new dog owner; I wasn't familiar with all the ins and outs of the "pack mentality" so when I brought my dog in; I watched VERY closely and was VERY attentive to my dog; especially since I have a bully breed (I think he's an American Bull; but he's basically a mutt). Anyways; I watched as owners of labs and other types of dogs tried to mount my dog - I think they got a kick out of it. "Oh look at my little fox terrier trying to dominate the stout bully breed". The bottom line is this - I think more people at this park need to pay attention to the way that their dogs socialize with the rest of the "pack". If you see the signs of aggression or dominance; put it in check; it's not the time nor the place for that; especially with dogs of different breeds and temperaments. I've seen dogs of many different breeds get into fights at this park and to single out a particular breed is irresponsible at least. To say "I heard a pitbull killed another dog at this park" is just perpetuating a stereotype. Did you see the attack? Do you know what happened? Was the dog being attacked first and responding? SO many different factors could have gone into an altercation. Anyways; that's my two cents. If you go...be VERY proactive is watching the subtle actions of how your dog behaves - it will go a long way. read more

My dog loves this park - lots of room to run and lots of friends to run with. The owners not so much -- was there last week and someone stole my leather leash. I had to call my husband to come get us with another leash. Selfish owners who don't look out for others ruin the experience. read more

I recently discovered this park a couple of months ago, I have to say it is definitely one of the best parks around. for the most part people and dogs that frequent this park are friendly and well behaved except if you go between 9/10:am then the schoolyard bullies have control specifically two huge dobermans and a few other dogs who i was told always come to the park at this time- My mini aussie didn't have a chance first the dog pack would not let him in - then when one of the human pack decided to intervene he went in and within minutes the two extremely large dobermans with choke and pinch collars i might add decided to let him know he was not wanted- after a very brief scuffle i hurried and took my dog out- only to be followed by another person who felt she had to tell me that this pack (both human and dogs always come here at this time and they don't always like other dogs trying to come into "their" pack. I said nothing and bit my tongue- but well balanced dogs and responsible dog owners have full control at all times and will come immediately when called off a potentially bad situation. so enjoy the park it really is lovely just avoid this time and all should be well. read more

Not a fan of the dog park, at least not during the busy weekend times. The actual dog park itself is fairly big with a grassy area, and the larger grounds are very pretty. But downside was that the dog owners clumped together at the entrance and talked to each other, rather than monitoring their dogs bad behavior. There were a lot of bad doggie manners going on - e.g. humping each other in big packs, unneutered dogs from breeds bred for fighting (!), and way too many scuffles happening without owner intervention. One owner was actually cheering the dogs on when the fights broke out....smh. My smaller dog who is very sweet and gets along well with larger dogs was getting mowed over, so I left and went back when the bullying dogs and their owners were gone. One good thing is that if it is wild in the dog park, you can always leash Snuffy back up and take a nice walk around the arboretum grounds read more