My pup and I love the Schuylkill River Dog Run and really appreciate the crew that maintains it and keeps it clean and safe. When you arrive at the corner of 25th and Spruce, you walk straight back towards the direction of the river and find two different dog park spaces. One is for small dogs (with a specific weight restriction) and older, low energy dogs. The other is for dogs of all sizes, so it is typically larger dogs. Our 12ish pound cavapoo likes both park options. There are always dog bowls and access to running water. In the summer, there are little plastic pools for the dogs to cool off in. While my dog doesn't love the pool option, he does appreciate the water bowls! Most of the dog parents that bring their fur babies to the park are very friendly and respectful. read more

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Loved this dog park! It's beautiful, clean, and spacious. They even have pools for the pups! There are two separate runs for small and big dogs and all the owners were attentive with their dogs. One cute little detail about this park is the little stick library. Doesn't get cuter than that!! We'll be back. read more

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All dog owners were very attentive and were quickly able to address any issues with their dog(s) showing dominance.

This is one of the best dog parks we've ever been to. The park is separated into two parks: one for small dogs and one for large dogs, and even with the separation the park is really big. There is turf for the dogs to play on and keep their paw pads safe. There are lots of benches and seating for the parents. And there's even several water bowls for a quick sip when your pup is thirsty. There is even a small plastic pool for dogs to cool off in on a hot day. There is a hose available to refill bowls, the pool or even to spray down your furry friend. Highly recommend to all dog moms and dads! read more

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Love this dog park! I've been here several times now with my pup and I've been waiting to write my review till I have a good handle on all aspects of this dog park... so here goes! First and most importantly, my dog always has a blast here (and comes home exhausted which is always great). There's always a good mix of dogs here regardless of what day/time it is, which I really appreciate as someone who works from home. For the most part, the owners are responsible and I've actually met some really cool people here! As with any dog park though, you do have to be vigilant in case there's a dog with aggression issues or a humper...I've also seen poop left out (very rarely though and this can happen anywhere really). The park itself is quite large and separated into two sections (big and small pups), but sometimes there's crossover if the little guys are more accustomed to playing with larger dogs. Fine with us, but I know that can be an issue with some people. As for other physical characteristics -- the park has AstroTurf which is nice so it's not too bad after a rainstorm. The problem is that there's a little area towards the back of the big dog area that is muddy/collects rain/snow, so if your dog finds that spot (which mine somehow always does), they may need a bath after! Logistics wise -- there's some street parking in the area but not a tonnn PLUS it's mostly residential. Because of this, we usually walk over or you can Uber it. Overall, we really love this place and go at least once every 2-3 days. read more

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I recently took Molly to the Schuylkill River Dog Run for the first time and we both loved it! Even though we went in the middle of the day during the week, there were still lots of other dogs at the park. A few pluses: -separate areas for big and little dogs (of course little dogs are always welcome on the big side) -double gates for entry and departure of the fenced in area -plenty of shade -awesome view of the city -seating for humans This dog park was great. I thought it was funny that although there was plenty of open turf area, lots of dogs were hanging out on the pavement around it. Also, kids are not allowed inside (which makes sense, I am surprised more dog parks don't have this rule). Overall, this was a really nice dog park in philly and super underrated compared to rittenhouse square. Molly and I will be back soon! read more

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5/5 for a great dog park for dog owners and dog watchers galore! Excellent space, wide and open, water sources for the dogs, gated for the larger and smaller dogs separately, with areas that dog owners and dog watchers can sit along the side while the puppers play. There is a great overlook from the ramp up top to watch the dogs in both small and large parks. The patrons follow social distancing and mask wearing guidelines. The variety of dogs that Philly has to offer is incredible and bring you a smile for your darkest days. Tips/Takeaways: -Definitely a great place to just sit down and relax -Great place for your dogs to get out and play/socialize with other dogs read more

Best dog park in the area! There are two gated dog areas; one for big doggos and one for the smaller puppers. I only go to the bigger dog park since it is more spacious for Lucky. Dogs and owners are relatively very nice and friendly. You'll see all kind of dogs here, from old and steady dogs to young hyper ones. There are also multiple water bowls and even kiddie pools for those hot days. Parking will be hard to find during peak hours, especially weekends, so I try to go before 4pm. Besides the gated areas, you can also walk your dog up the ramp and down to the riverside. The only downside is that there are no poopy bags around so you'd have to bring your own. read more

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Oh Schuylkill River Dog Run. You have epic potential to be amazing and some days you are but sadly, a small percentage of indifferent dog owners make you a place I somedays dread going to. For the most part, this place is fine. There are usually at least one or two other dogs who will play with my dog. The small dog side is a hit or miss; there are a bunch of toy dogs who usually just sit by their owners but occasionally puppies will come! The big dog side is a battle field of its own. Be cautious during what time you go. Generally, I try to avoid 4-6pm as that's when a lot of dogs are there and they are understandably rowdy but to the point where so many of them with all of that energy can lead to aggression. There have been occasions when warmhearted but misguided owners believe that their dogs aren't doing any wrong when they get into fights or don't understand why their lovely Chip is suddenly being an asshole and refuse to take them home. These are the people that make me avoid the dog park some days, to the disappointment of my Dara. TLDR: Come here at your own risk because this place can be generally enjoyable for you and your dog BUT there can be days when this place absolutely sucks. Tips: DO bring extra poop bags DO make sure you're watching your dog, because there's a steady list of people on my "F*ck you and also, f*ck your dog" for whenever they decide it's a good idea to just assume their dog will play properly (that's never the case). DO make sure your dog is socialized. If you had a kid who didn't like the playground because he hates other kids, why would you take him there? DO make sure you limit your party size to no more than three people. The dog parks can get insanely crowded and it does not help that the dog to people ratio is 4:10 for some reason. read more

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Always full of friendly dogs and owners, excellent location, and well maintained. The only issue I experienced with this dog park is that there is a muddy area within the enclosure. If your dogs get to it, they can come home muddied. read more

What a wonderful afternoon! My four girls (2 - 2 legged, 2 - 4 legged) were in Philly for a quick weekend getaway while staying in DC, after being cooped up in the car we all needed a good stretch. I can't recommend this dog park enough. There were separate areas for large and small dogs, all the owners were attentive to their pets and friendly to the other dogs. The area was clean and large. There is a doggie drinking fountain. I'm not sure if there is public parking nearby but we were able to find street parking not too far from the park entrance. Definitely a great day!!! read more

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Quick trip to Philadelphia and this dog park was within walking distance of our hotel. Our dog loved it!

Doggos galore. Although I'm not a dog owner I love going to this park to "dog watch". There's two areas: one for smaller and one for larger. Owners who go there seem to do a good job watching their dog and making sure there's nothing too crazy happening. There's always those few dogs whose owners just let them run around and they end up harassing other dogs but I've never seen anything too bad. Dogs can do their own thing or get out all their energy with other dogs. You see all sorts of dog breeds and personalities there so it's great dog-watching. read more

I love bringing my Boston Terrier to this Park. I wish there was better parking. They have a Philly Boston Terrier meet up about once a month. It's pretty fancy and people are duper respectful of there and your animals. They have H20 and multiple vowels. A kiddie pool in the hot weather. Separate enclosed areas for bug and small dogs. read more

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I love this dog park, especially the location and how nice it is walking distance to other errands! Such a beautiful view and has great dog-friendly facilities with a small dog and large dog area. They also have water bowls with a hose and baby pool for extra cooling off! The only problem with this park is the the turf never seems to dry out. Leaving a lingering dog pee smell, sure to take the fun out of the park on boiling hot summer days. Overall, an amazing Philadelphia location sure to please many many doggie owners like me! read more

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Hands down, best dog park in Philly.. especially if you don't like your dog coming home covered in dirt or gravel. The surface is astroturf so it's not as messy unless they run into the back side. Plenty of space to run around in the small and large side. Poop bags aren't abundant, but you should be carrying some around anyway. Sometimes people drop off grocery bags to help out. If you don't live in the area and have to drive there, then parking can be a hassle, especially on the weekdays. Nice that Rival Brothers are close by, so if you want to grab a coffee for the park you can. read more

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We were in town for a wedding with our puppy in tow, and we took her to Schuylkill River Dog Run twice to get out her puppy energy. We hadn't been to an urban dog park before, and I was surprised by the size of the park. The dog park is great in theory. There were two sides to the dog park, one side for smaller dogs and the other for larger dogs. There isn't grass but rather turf, which we aren't used to, seemed to be pretty unhygienic when dogs went to the bathroom, especially if it didn't get cleaned up. During both of our visits, it seemed like there were several unsupervised dogs. This is a huge safety issue, not only for the dogs that were left by their owners, but also for the dogs that are there supervised. It really worried me because if there was an issue with one of those dogs, the owners were nowhere to be found. Overall, our pup had an enjoyable experience, but other owners didn't make this the most enjoyable experience for the humans. read more

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I come here often twice daily just to visit with the dogs. Everyone is friendly and I don't have a dog, but love them, so I visit the park to get my fix! Here's a photo of Fedex, the Bassett. Here's Ollie, my favorite Italian mastiff and Humphrey, the French Bulldog. read more

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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. read more

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This is one of my favorite dog parks so far. We're visiting from LA so we have many dog parks to choose from but we always find that it's either too dirty, muddy, or rocky and tears away at our dogs pads. However, the Schuylkill River Dog Run is the complete opposite. There's astroturf with pools for the dogs to cool off during a hot day. I noticed there were a bunch of tennis balls lying around, which made it fun for us to play a spontaneous game of fetch with our pup. There isn't much shade on a hot day but that's not a complaint. This dog park is perfect. I highly recommend stopping by if you get the chance. read more

Great popular dog park. Street parking great astroturf and lots of seating nice place to enjoy afterwork with your pup read more

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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. read more

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I love the Dog Park here. My dog enjoys sniffing around rather than actually running but he loves it just the same. As far as people go, the vibe is relaxed, if you don't feel like socializing, you can wander off on your own. If you do, there is always someone there in the mood to chat. My only problems here have been with negligent owners who have their heads down in their cell phones while their dogs are wreaking havoc on all of the other dogs. The ignorance seems to grow exponentially every year. I just avoid the park on the first few beautiful days of spring and on spring weekends. read more

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One of my favorite dog parks I've been to yet! I went here on Saturday with my cousin and our two small dogs. It was a beautiful day and it was also my dog's first birthday so I wanted to take her somewhere where she could play and run off leash. Since we weren't familiar with the area or the park, we had asked someone how we actually got into the park and she kindly lead us the way considering she was going there as well. I love how there's a small and large dog section. My dog is only 12lbs and I know how rough larger dogs tend to be. When we entered the smaller area, there were a good amount of dogs running around which I expected because it was such a nice day. My dog had such an amazing time there playing with other dogs and their owners that she passed out for hours when we got home. The only thing I had a problem was that my cousin's dog kept getting continuously humped by other dogs and majority of their owners didn't do one thing about it. Some even watched which I find disgusting. I know they're dogs and they don't know better but the owners should be keeping a constant watch over their pets. read more

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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! read more

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. read more

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I really really really wanted to like this place, but being I have a toddler, we weren't welcome...no kids allowed! I can kinda get it, but Im still pretty annoyed by it. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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I think this is the best dog run in the city :-) I love the turf, as I dont feel like I am getting my dog really dirty each time I take her. There are plenty of balls to toss around and ample water for the dogs with all of the running they do. The park is large and there is a lot of space for the large group of people from all over the city that come here. It is always best to come early in the morning or "off-hours" as it gets crowded, but that is just a testament to how much everyone loves this park! read more

This is seriously my happy place! I could just stay for hours and watch the pups play! The park located just next to Schuylkill River Park, under the pedestrian overpass is extremely clean and well maintained. It has both Astro turf in the middle and a brick walk way around the play area. There are always bowls filled with fresh water and a plastic baby pool for hot days. Tennis balls are plentiful too. Recycled bags to clean up after pooch are available also. There are a fair amount of benches for the mommies & daddies to sit and chat, and watch all of the action. There are even a few trees in the park which provide good amount of shade to keep everyone very comfortable. A peek of the skyline and the blooms from the community garden just next door makes for a visually pleasing space. There's usually a very nice crowd of considerate pet owners, and friendly ones too. Perfect for striking up a conversations about a mutual love for our fur babies. I love the safety precautions such as the double gate, separation of small and large dogs, and the "no children" rule. As much as that last one kills me sometimes because my girls love watching all the dogs play, I've come to realize, it is really for the best. The kiddos can simply sit outside the fence and watch or if they're big enough, can play at the park and play set just down the way. You will find 2 hour unmetered parking and there are a few 30 minute loading zones. Currently there is construction making parking a tad more difficult but bring a little patience through this project and you'll be fine. read more

I love how they have seperate parks for small and large dogs. Space big enough for everyone. Parking was not too hard but i can see it would take more time to find on the weekend (2 hr street parking). The people here are amicable. Haven't had issues. There are water bowls. I saw a clean up station but i did not see any more bags. read more

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For a city dog park this is REALLY nice. There's separate big and dog park sections but no rules on segregation. The actually dog area doesn't have grass but there is lots of grass and waking area around the gated area. Both parks have water and benches and there's a walking and biking bridge that overlooks the park. I've been here a few times and never had issues finding parking within 3 blocks. read more

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One of the nicest dog parks that I've ever been to! There is a separate section for large dogs as well as small dogs, and the park itself is neatly manicured with Astroturf so that your dogs don't get too dirty while rolling around. Most of the dogs here also seem to be very well behaved and well socialized. Sometimes in the middle of the day, the dog walkers will come with a large group of dogs which is not so great, but usually on the weekends in the evenings, it's mostly people bringing their one or two dogs that they own. read more

This is where I take my dog when I really want to spoil her! Every time we have been there are always dogs to play with even when we have gone at off times like fairly late on a Friday night. There is water available there which makes water bowl refills easy. The dog park has a separate area for large and small dogs. It is also an easy walk down from the Schuylkill river trail and situated in the middle of a pretty park which makes the experience of getting there and back enjoyable as well. In the summer there seem to usually be kiddie pools set up for pups to play in. We really love it here! read more

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I live a little far south from this park but I love this place. This park is nice, clean and does not smell at all :) It seems like most of the dogs here are well trained and/or have good behaviour. And the dog owners / handlers are nice and they know how to handle their dogs. read more

My dog had a great time playing with all the dogs while visiting Philly for the weekend. Loved that they had baby pools & water bowls for the pups. read more

The dog loves this place, i find it fairly annoying... Firstly, be prepared to turn grey... you are gonna get douched with dusty grey gravel bullshit the second you walk into this place and your dogs' gonna be saturated with it. Secondly, if you own a pitbull, prepare to hear on the frequent something to the extent of : "Oh, what breed is that, a pit? Ohh, did you adopt him? Ohhhhhh, that's so amazing!, he's so beautiful ! .... i could never do that though.....i just couldn't be sure....." For me, atleast 10 times... suicide anyone? Thirdly, the regulars here are to the extreme.... i show up randomly maybe once a week and i see the same people everytime. Some of these people & dogs are halfway decent, some of them are scum-bags... maybe im one of the scum-bags, i dont know, but not only do these people regularly show to this place, they also police it. I've seen multiple yelling matches between dog owners over the littlest, most inanely ridicules squabbles, have gotten into one of these, have heard a woman say "your dogs in MY dog park!" to some guy, and have personally told some pestering old coffin-dodger to "get fucked" before leaving because she was being so brutally indignant. Either way, the dog loves it here... lots of running room, unlimited supply of water, other dogs etc... I sorta just wish that there was a bar attached to this thing so i could numb up a little bit before the pain sets in.... read more

This place is a little doggie heaven along the river. Hands down, it's the best dog park in the city. Frequented by big and little dogs alike, the dog park can get pretty crowded during the weekend, which makes for fun people and dog watching (it's a guilty pleasure to watch the clueless stand in the middle and get slammed by participants in an intense game of tag). There's water for the pooches, a hose to hose away anyone's severe case of diarrhea, and even bags to pick up doo doo. There are also benches lining the park which is actually base for dogs playing tag - don't sit if you don't want a stranger crawling underneath you....also it's cheating if you help cherry pick. Lined with a special doggy safe K-9 turf with drainage, there's enough room to run like crazy but still find a secluded spot to spend some alone time. The city gave us an enormous gift when they built this little gem. It's really hard not to find a smile at the dog park. read more

This dog park is hands-down the best place to bring your dog in the city! It's like a little oasis in an otherwise very unfriendly dog city. I love that it has astro turf so no worries about hitting it up after the rain (I'm looking at you Seger Park.) Harrison, my ball crazy Boston Terrier enjoys the size of the park and I certainly appreciate the ability to play a good game of fetch and getting some of his energy out. Doggie parents do seem a little lax here as opposed to other dog parks I've frequented...so make sure you keep an eye on your pooch as I saw some less than friendly dog-on-dog violence. It's also great that there is a separate section for smaller dogs and puppies. (If for no other reason than I can oggle their cute little puppy-ness.) Bottom Line: If you have a dog in the city, this is definitely the place to bring them. read more