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Schuylkill River Dog Run
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Neighborhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Fitler Square
2500 Lombard St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
2500 Lombard St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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8 reviews for Schuylkill River Dog Run
I don't know much about dog runs because I don't have a dog. But I want a dog about as much as most women my age want babies. My loins ache, not when I see a baby cooing and drooling and semi-smiling, but when I see people chilling out with their dogs at this place. Seriously, if my day is sucking, I like to walk to this dog run (especially on nice weather days) and watch OTHER PEOPLE'S DOGS. I'm sort of crazy like that.
I think it's pretty awesome that there are designated areas for small and large dogs. I imagine it puts some owners at ease--not as much worrying that their tiny dog will get its head bitten off. It is kind of funny, though, when a tiny dog is on the big dog side and he's going crazy, antagonizing some of those pony-sized dogs. If you're one of those easily amused folks, you're sure to find some canine entertainment here.
Plus, dogs aside, Schuylkill Park is fantastic on its own. A lovely little gem in this corner of the city. If I had a dog (one day! when the cats stop being a-holes!) I'd bring it here regularly. For sure.
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Having three dogs, I get into the habit of walking them locally and not having to pack them into the car unless it's a special hike or some time consuming diversion, not just to go run at the dog park.
Still, we drove here Sunday with two of them (one was still tired from the hike on Saturday) and they liked it well enough. There were only 3 other dogs in the small dog section. In truth, our two little ones probably preferred to play with the big dogs, but I know how some large dog owners (ourselves included) sometimes get nervous that their large dog might accidentally harm a small one by accidentally stepping on one, etc.
And it was nice to see the variety of dogs there. Over at the large dog section was a Weimeraner and what appeared to be a Vizsla. There was a 14" beagle and two boston terriers on our side.
We'll probably go back more now, although just don't go on a windy day. The grey gravel is really dusty and will get blown into your eyes..
So I don't have a dog, but sometimes I like to walk over to Schuylkill Park to watch dogs play and fantasize about what life would be like if I did have a dog.
It seems to be a popular place and even on cold days it's usually hoppin'. The train comes by regularly so it can get loud sometimes. It stinks too. But hey, it's a dog park!
There is a small outdoor market on Wednesday afternoons in the spring, summer and fall, with nice produce and baked goods.
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....
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I had high hopes of this dog park, especially after reading some decent reviews. Considering drive-time, I'm kind of smack in the middle of going downtown or heading out to the burbs to let my dog run around and get her energy out so she won't eat drywall. (yes, that has happened).
When I took her down to the Dog Run, it was pretty cold but still a good time of morning for the dog park, and a time I'd typically see plenty of suburbanites at their parks. But there was only 1 other dog. And the owner here was nice but I don't think the elevator went all the way to the top floor. I let Maddie run around a while but she was confused as to why I thought it would be fun for her to play in a field of kitty litter. i was confused also. I wish there would have been other dogs there for her to play with so I could've gotten a better first impression.
I think if you live in walking distance it would be great, but definitely don't bother driving there. If your dog likes the car and you don't mind the mileage, my favorite dog park by far is the new one in Horsham. http://www.horshamdogp.... It's pretty muddy out there now due to the snow melt but the set up is great and the owners and dogs are all friendly. But I digress. As far as the Dog Run goes, my dog would've had much more fun running around in the field directly across from the fenced in area than she actually did inside. Might be an okay place to change it up, but definitely not somewhere I'd pick over another park.
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So spoiled by warm-weather dog parks...
I miss grass.
But I understand why the weird gravely stuff that they have here makes more sense than grass. The grassy bits outside of the dog run are currently giant pots of mud, so I can only imagine what a dog run would look like if it were all grass.
Anyway, I second all of the pros that Susan G. cited. I would add only two new things:
1) The water fountain gets shut off for pipe-freezing reasons in the winter, so bring a water bottle if you plan to stay for a bit. Then again, almost all of the regulars bring water for their dogs and they're generally happy to share, so it's no crisis if you forget.
2) I think the best time to come is right after it's rained. Not in such close proximity that it's muddy and gross... but close enough that the gravely stuff has benefitted from a shower. Dog run gross/fun facts: most owners clean up after their pets, but there's only so much you can do about doggie pee.. and after several hundred doggies peeing in the same gravel.. well, you get the idea.
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I do not own a dog. But there is nothing I like more than coming here to watch other people's dogs. So many dogs of all shapes and sizes at all times. Nice and peaceful overlooking the river. The best part is that when it's dark, the park lights up like a sports arena. It's a Dog Stadium. And if you walk there from elsewhere in Center City you get to stroll through the beautiful neighborhood of Fitler Square on your way there. One of my favorite ways to spend a summer evening.
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I love this dog run sooo much, and so does Benjamin (my doggie)!
We try to make it over here at least three times a week.
They have a large fenced off portion so that you can allow your dog to frolic and play leash less with other dogs. Also they offer a small dog section that is separate from the larger dog portion, so if you have a little guy don't be afraid to bring them in!
I've encountered a lot of good people and fun dogs at this location...they have such a ball. Also the park is really well kept and they have a nice water fountain for the doggies to drink from. I think this is the best run in the city.
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