Dog walks in Spruce Hill, Philadelphia

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Spruce Hill, you'll find 11 parks covering about 41 acres.

11Parks nearby

41Acres of parks

0Off-leash areas

0Trail miles

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

Parks near Spruce Hill

Clarence H. Clark Park11 acres · 0.5 mi (about 9 min walk) · Open in Maps
Malcolm X Park6.1 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in Maps
Kingsessing Park10 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps
49th & Spruce Play Lot3.5 acres · 0.1 mi (about 2 min walk) · Open in Maps
Lee Park8.3 acres · 0.7 mi (about 14 min walk) · Open in Maps
Ben Barkan Park0.6 acres · 0.1 mi (about 3 min walk) · Open in Maps
Cedar Park0.6 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in Maps
Sansom Street Play Lot0.2 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Spruce Hill

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

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

Good to know

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.

Spruce Hill dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Spruce Hill?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Spruce Hill are Clarence H. Clark Park (11 acres), Malcolm X Park (6.1 acres) and Kingsessing Park (10 acres). Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Spruce Hill?

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