Dog walks in Southwest Schuylkill, Philadelphia

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Southwest Schuylkill, you'll find 15 parks covering about 125 acres and 3.1 miles of named walking paths.

15Parks nearby

125Acres of parks

0Off-leash areas

3.1Trail miles

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

Parks near Southwest Schuylkill

Bartram's Garden47 acres · 0.7 mi (about 14 min walk) · Open in Maps
Clarence H. Clark Park11 acres · 0.1 mi (about 1 min walk) · Open in Maps
Grays Ferry Crescent Trail Park14 acres · 0.4 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
Woodlands Playground9.5 acres · 0.2 mi (about 4 min walk) · Open in Maps
Kingsessing Park10 acres · 0.3 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
Hamilton Field14 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps
48th & Woodland Playground4.5 acres · 0.2 mi (about 4 min walk) · Open in Maps
Bartram's North5.6 acres · 0.4 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Southwest Schuylkill

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. The closest neighborhoods with dog areas are University City, Grays Ferry and Schuylkill.

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

Walking paths and trails

Grays Ferry Crescent1.2 mi within a 15-minute walk
Running Track0.9 mi within a 15-minute walk
Grays Ferry Bridge Path0.4 mi within a 15-minute walk
Bartram's Mile Trail Greenway0.3 mi within a 15-minute walk
Schuylkill River Trail – Christian to Crescent0.2 mi within a 15-minute walk
Schuylkill River Trail0.1 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

1 mapped drinking fountain nearby. Still bring water on warm days.
3 mapped dog waste stations along the way.
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.

Southwest Schuylkill dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Southwest Schuylkill?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Southwest Schuylkill are Bartram's Garden (47 acres), Clarence H. Clark Park (11 acres) and Grays Ferry Crescent Trail Park (14 acres). For a longer walk, try the Grays Ferry Crescent. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Southwest Schuylkill?

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. Nearby Philadelphia neighborhoods with dog areas include University City, Grays Ferry, Schuylkill.

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.