Dog walks in Kensington, Philadelphia

The parks, off-leash dog areas, and trails within about a 15-minute walk of central Kensington.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Kensington, you'll find 15 parks covering about 19 acres and 2 off-leash dog areas.

15Parks nearby

19Acres of parks

2Off-leash areas

0.1Trail miles

Map of parks, dog areas, and walking paths within about a 15-minute walk of Kensington, Philadelphia — Neighborhood center Parks Dog areas Walking paths Water fountains ~15-minute walk

Parks near Kensington

Norris Square Park5.5 acres · 0.2 mi (about 4 min walk) · Open in Maps
Black-Coyle-McBride Playground0.8 acres · 0.4 mi (about 9 min walk) · Open in MapsHas an off-leash area
Fairhill Square2.8 acres · 0.5 mi (about 10 min walk) · Open in Maps
Casiano Field1.8 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in Maps
Waterloo Playground0.9 acres · 0.2 mi (about 3 min walk) · Open in Maps
Hagert Playground0.4 acres · 0.2 mi (about 5 min walk) · Open in Maps
Michael J Towey Playground1.2 acres · 0.5 mi (about 10 min walk) · Open in Maps
Konrad Square1 acres · 0.5 mi (about 10 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Kensington

Pops Dogs0.1 acres · 0.4 mi (about 9 min walk) · Open in Maps
Palmer Doggie Depot0.14 acres · 0.7 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash hours and rules vary by park. Always check the posted signs before letting your dog off leash.

Walking paths and trails

Richmond Industrial Trail0.1 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

Philadelphia summers are hot and humid, and winters bring cold snaps and salted sidewalks. Off-leash play belongs in designated dog parks. Everywhere else, keep dogs leashed.
Planning the day's walk? See how long to walk your dog, check if it's too hot or too cold.

Kensington dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Kensington?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Kensington are Norris Square Park (5.5 acres), Black-Coyle-McBride Playground and Fairhill Square (2.8 acres). For a longer walk, try the Richmond Industrial Trail. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Kensington?

Yes. Pops Dogs is about 0.4 miles from the neighborhood center, and 1 more off-leash area is within a 15-minute walk. Check posted hours and rules before you go.

Park, trail, and amenity data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), as of September 18, 2026. Distances are straight-line from the neighborhood's center point, so actual walking routes are a little longer. Parks marked as closed to dogs in OpenStreetMap are left out, but rules change, so follow posted signs.