I only put a rating in because I had to. I haven't been to this park in about five years where I…read morehad both good experiences and bad experiences. My dog is fine once she gets into the open area but can be leash aggressive when on the leash. Which the one time we were going, two dog owners were coming (one to and one from) the park where their dogs were OFF LEASH on the path outside of the dog park., on way to parking lot. One came towards my pup very aggressively. My neighbor hasn't been there for a few years either because his gentle dog was viciously attacked (as in grabbing her by neck//throught, standing over, shaking her, and her owner did nothing, until others yelled at said owner,, who picked her dog up and just left without making sure his dog was okay, or apologize. After owner left, friend said he picked his dog and rushed her to the vet, Another time, my first time there, I took my two to the smaller side, and my beagle was doing well until a gentleman arrived with his small dog who immediately went after my beagle in a very aggressive way and he said "just let them work it out." Thankfully the others there said "No. you don't do that with someone's first time experience bringing their dog to a dog park," which felt good to be supported in that way Finally, one other time, it was a pleasant experience, the people welcomed us in, asked about our dog, helped if either of our dogs seemed overwhelmed, etc. As a result, it is hard for me to say whether or not I would recommend this park since I have not been there for five years.

My dog loved this park. It's not too far from where I live so I will definitely be returning…read more Pretty atmosphere

Great park, worth the drive from my home. Every time I…read morebring my daughter here she spends over an hour just playing and being a good out in nature. It's good to see her off the cell phone and iPad and just enjoying the beautiful sunshine. Her favorite thing is the swings and the zip line type thing, she can just go back and forth a million times on it, this park also has a walking trail, basketball courts, soccer/baseball fields and ample parking, on this outing we forgot our basketball but was still a nice time. We had a picnic and she swing her heart out,

A nice park in the burbs with a well rounded assortment of things to do and plenty of space to do…read moreit in. * The track is the most popular attraction. Its a gravel path around perimeter and is exactly 1 mile so its great for keeping track of your distance and pace. There's also numerous fitness stations if you want to do a full circuit workout. * There are multiple baseball diamonds, soccer fields, basketball courts, a volleyball pit and horseshoes. * You can rent out shaded pavilions and grills for parties and evens. They are pretty nice and spacious. * A mid-sized playground for 1 to 6 year olds. The older kids seem to enjoy it too. * Ample parking with multiple large lots located around the park. The one area for improvement would be add more trees and bushes for shade and scenery. Some masonry, and maybe monuments with local history on it would be a nice bonus.

We went to Knapp Road Bark Park but it was temporarily closed and there was a sign to go to this…read morebark park instead. We used Google Maps to find this bark park and it was the hardest thing to find. It led us to some business parking lot and eventually read reviews on here for guidance. Recommend putting in KoKo or Santander Bank that's right next to Assi Plaza then driving all the way back to the last parking lot. You should be able to see the bark park entrance once there. There's two sections separated by large and small dogs. The grass surrounding the areas aren't maintained well but once inside the park, it's fine. My pup went into the small area and no one was there which we liked since the big area had a couple of big dogs which the parents weren't really paying attention to. Definitely prefer Knapp Road bark park better but not bad to come here while it's temporarily closed

This dog park has gone downhill. It doesn't seem like it's been serviced for months. We were…read morereally disappointed when we got there with our new dog. It's really too bad. I hope they get someone to manage this outdated dog park.

Great park for dogs to run free. Clean and I have been here four times and never witnessed any…read moreaggressive 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

This is a nice dog park located in Cheltenham. The dog park is HUGEEEEE. I like the fact that they…read moreseparated 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.

Safe space for the little ones, plenty of seating for owners, ample parking... great spot!read more

Great dog park for dogs small and large. There are obstacles in the park. Be ready to get your dog…read morea little muddy on days following rain. Come here and have a blast with your dog!! No kids allowed in fenced dog areas.

Beautiful park for nice, friendly dogs to run off leash. Everyone I met was very welcoming. I will…read moredefinitely go back with my Lab

My Dog loves this park as did all previous dogs, only issue as with any park is the occasional…read moreaggressive dog, who's owners refuse to leave or muzzle . This Park is large, unfenced, has a creek and is large. My Husky actually found a woman having a heart attack in her car and we were able to get an ambulance in time. I was told she was asking about him and she had recovered at BrynMawr. Dog - God, right place n time, was no accident.

Just a fun little spot. Try to stay out of the way of the people fishing though... They get very…read moreupset.

Good morning FoW, with another fishing season approaching, I need to bring to your attention as…read morewell as fairmount park commission & PA fish & wildlife. Kitchens lane has been a point of contention for years now. I see community posts about dog beach and dog meet ups at kitchen lane. I would like to see signs or notice reenforcing the rules of the Wissahickon creek. Dogs are to be on a leash at all times 6ft maximum. I have had countless amount of hostile interactions with Dog owners explaining the rules. I have 3 small children that I fish with at Kitchens lane with. 1st for the protection of my children dogs should be on a leash , 2nd I purchase a fishing license every year. Which permits me to fish in the wissahickon creek. Please correct me if I am wrong. There is no such permit or license which allows dog owners to let there dogs roam freely thru the Wissahickon or Fairmount park. Again I understand everyone want to enjoy nature. However there are rules in place for people's protection & enjoyment. I am simply asking these rules to be enforced

This dog park is an example of the way such parks should be established. Dogs are animals and…read morehumans need to recognize the risks involved in having a dog park including the possibility that even nice dogs don't love all other dogs and people. The measures Whitpain used to make this a safe dog park including requiring up to date vaccinations are for safety. It is well known that less controlled dog parks can result in canine disease spreading. In addition many people do not train their dogs and have little control over them. Dogs can be triggered and may bite or attack other dogs or humans trying to separate them. Humans are responsible for ensuring such parks are safe for dogs and people. I see nothing wrong with requiring a bit of education of dog owners regarding canine behaviors and warning signs to protect all involved. If you don't like the rules don't join. There are plenty of parks around with zero controls- good luck because you may need it.

Woof woof ruff woof woof woof awoooo! ~Translation~…read moreI start whining as soon as we pull into the driveway because I know we are at the best dog park in town! This is a MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED dog park, and it is well worth it because it gives you a somewhat safer state of mind knowing that there is accountability of who comes in and out of the dog park. Annual membership is $35 for residents of Whitpain and $50 for non-residents which is a very reasonable fee. If you go to the township's website there is orientation sign ups that are mandatory. It is just a basic class to go over dog park etiquette and dog behavior. I also like that the parking is right next to the dog park and there is alot of visibility. They recently added lights and soon water! Everyone that I met is friendly (humans and dogs alike) and there is a good regular crowd between dinner time and sunset. My experience here is definitely better than that of other dog parks. Dog owners are actively engaged with their dogs and sometimes conversating with other humans. There is a small dog area that seems like it is not used as often as the big dog area. Depending on your comfort level and your type of dog, the small dogs are sometimes in on the big dog side and having fun too!