Blue and I love our morning walks and time in the local parks around Fishtown. After all, just like I need to get out and take in some nature or even just grab a beer, Blue likes an outdoor adventure, too. And here in the Philadelphia area, luckily, we have quite a few options. From dog parks and hiking trails to more off beat options, there’s no shortage of places to take our pups for a nice day out — whether you’re feeling rugged and outdoorsy, or more metropolitan. 

So, where can you take your dog for a good time without traveling too far? Here are a few good options in the city, the burbs, and New Jersey that Blue and I frequent:

In Philly

• Schuylkill River Park Dog Run
• Orianna Hill Park
• Clark Park
• Wissahickon Valley Park
• Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park
• Seger Dog Park 
• Penn’s Landing Dog Park 
• Sherman Mills Dog Park
• Palmer Doggie Depot 
• Mario Lanza Park 
• Kitchen Lane Dog Run
• Green Street Dog Park 

In the burbs

• Ridley Creek State Park, Media
• Natural Lands’ Stroud Preserve, West Chester
• Elmwood Park Zoo Dog Days, Norristown
• Rolling hill park, Lower Merion 
• West Mill Creek Park, Narberth

In New Jersey

• Timber Creek Dog Park, Blackwood
• Freedom Barks Dog Park, Medford
• Longport Dog Beach, Somers Point