Dog walks in Northwood, Philadelphia

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Northwood, you'll find 10 parks covering about 280 acres and 1 miles of named walking paths.

10Parks nearby

280Acres of parks

0Off-leash areas

1Trail miles

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

Parks near Northwood

Tacony Creek Park225 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in Maps
Juniata Park25 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in Maps
Northwood Park6.3 acres · 0.2 mi (about 4 min walk) · Open in Maps
Houseman Playground8.3 acres · 0.5 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps
Piccoli Park5.4 acres · 0.5 mi (about 10 min walk) · Open in Maps
Overington Park4 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in Maps
Rutland Playground3.7 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps
Joseph Deni Playground2.9 acres · 0.5 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Northwood

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. The closest neighborhoods with dog areas are Kensington, Fishtown and Ludlow.

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

Walking paths and trails

Tacony Creek Trail1 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.

Northwood dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Northwood?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Northwood are Tacony Creek Park (225 acres), Juniata Park (25 acres) and Northwood Park (6.3 acres). For a longer walk, try the Tacony Creek Trail. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Northwood?

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. Nearby Philadelphia neighborhoods with dog areas include Kensington, Fishtown, Ludlow.

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.