Dog walks in Wister, Philadelphia

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Wister, you'll find 14 parks covering about 100 acres.

14Parks nearby

100Acres of parks

0Off-leash areas

0Trail miles

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

Parks near Wister

Wister's Woods Park47 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in Maps
Wakefield Park15 acres · 0.7 mi (about 14 min walk) · Open in Maps
Wister's Woods Park9.8 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps
Loudoun Park7.4 acres · 0.5 mi (about 9 min walk) · Open in Maps
Vernon Park8.2 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps
Wister Playground2.6 acres · 0.2 mi (about 4 min walk) · Open in Maps
Happy Hollow Recreation Center4.4 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps
Howell Park1.5 acres · 0.2 mi (about 5 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Wister

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. The closest neighborhoods with dog areas are Roxborough and Manayunk.

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

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.

Wister dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Wister?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Wister are Wister's Woods Park (47 acres), Wakefield Park (15 acres) and Wister's Woods Park (9.8 acres). Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Wister?

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

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.