Kent Dog Park is closest to my house, but we travel to Haverford Reserve because it's just the…read morebest! There are always lots of dogs and the park itself is just super unique. It has multiple levels, platforms, tubes, benches, tables, toys, and water. The parking lot is gigantic and there are trails nearby for walks. Of course poop bags are also available on-site. As with all dog parks, but especially this one because it is so popular, you are going to encounter irresponsible owners and badly behaved dogs. I have seen owners glued to their phones, with headphones in, smoking cigarettes and completely ignoring the fact that their dog is either taking a sh!t or acting aggressively. I have seen folks arguing about whether an aggressive dog belongs in the park. And lastly, cars do get robbed. Don't leave valuables in your car! Pay attention and stay engaged, and hopefully you and your pup(s) will have a great time.

I've been looking for a dog park for my pups that has space and good parking. Boom! Haverford…read moreReserve Dog Park checked my boxes. They have a smaller side for small dogs and the big dog space is hugeeee. Kinda wish the smaller side was just as interactive. There's a hose/ water fountain on both sides and plenty of balls. Either way, my 20-25lbs pups enjoyed both sides and were tired as heck after. The fellow dog owners were fairly friendly and were watching their pups. I'm sure there are a few who aren't as attentive but luckily I didn't run into those folks. This will be our dog park from here forward.

My Dog loves this park as did all previous dogs, only issue as with any park is the occasional…read moreaggressive dog, who's owners refuse to leave or muzzle . This Park is large, unfenced, has a creek and is large. My Husky actually found a woman having a heart attack in her car and we were able to get an ambulance in time. I was told she was asking about him and she had recovered at BrynMawr. Dog - God, right place n time, was no accident.

Beautiful park for nice, friendly dogs to run off leash. Everyone I met was very welcoming. I will…read moredefinitely go back with my Lab

The walks were cool. The water was peaceful. It's beautiful. People and their dogs were so nice…read more The nature was cool. And the hike was so so so so cool. Written by my 7 year old.

Great hidden park! The turn in is tight and can be easily missed but the trails and creek access…read moreare great! Trails are at the beginner level, great for my 5 year old.

Decent township park, with a lot crammed in to every square inch of space. This park is located off…read moreof Bishop Hollow Rd, and at the corner of Bishop Hollow and Ellis Ave. Features include: Baseball / Softball Diamonds Basketball Court Dog Park Lacrosse Facilities Playground Soccer Field Synthetic Turf Field Walking Trail Playground This park comprises all the land surrounding the township building / police dept / library. The ball fields and fieldhouse have separate entrances up the hill from the administration offices. The dog park is across Ellis Ave, along Ellis Ave. The female ball fields are across Bishop Hollow, on the side opposite all of the rest of the park. Soccer fields are behind the library off of Ellis Ave. Playground is hard to find; it is in way back corner behind soccer field. There are these weird "paths" back there, like someone had extra asphalt and dumped it out as far as they could go to make a halfazz sidewalk. It's more of a liability than an asset. Don't let your kids walk there because they'll trip. (Luckily, I did not learn the hard way.) Playground is a little worn, but served its purpose. Playstructure with 3 slides, "rope bridge" which was really made of metal, corkscrew fireman pole, bouncy rides, dino figure to climb on, and swings. The walking path extends from Bishop Hollow Rd (in dog park across from Library), down Ellis Ave, across Ellis past the soccer field, up past playground, and back behind ball fields, to wrap around between them to ball field parking lot. Basketball courts are right next to Library, and are SUPER POPULAR in the summer, so get there early if you wanna turn.

I thought that a membership only dog park would eliminate the riff raff that often comes with dog…read moreparks, but that's not the case. There are still irresponsible dog owners and dogs that I don't believe have the temperament to be in a dog park. I also don't think the park itself is that great. It's just a fenced in area of mulch... no grass and only one enrichment toy (a plastic tunnel). I've also had an issue with the key fob not working, despite being told that it's active. It's OK. It's an OK park. Your experience will depend greatly on the weather (when it rains, it's a mess) and who happens to be inside when you get there. As with all dog parks, keep your wits about you.

The space is way more than just a dog park. This beautifully kept park includes a playground,…read moreplenty of parking & a 1+ mile walking path which is mostly paved yet rocky in spots. Darby Creek at it's best with a peaceful waterfall in the center. I ran into fellow walkers, a fisherman & you guessed it, a dog. What an enjoyable morning coming from Lansdowne down Scottsdale Rd up the Pike & over the Lindbergh Bridge.. Kudos Delco Parks Dept for keeping this area well-maintained and pristine.

So lucky a place so dog friendly and tasty like this exists! Great outdoor set up and the dogs…read moreroaming free in and out is less stressful than a leashed experience for everyone. Large menu with plenty of options and the food is very good even though that's not the number one reason for going here. This was a good alternative to a long walk in the midday summer sun.

Super fun place to bring your pup! The "rufferee" keeps the outside area happy and clean. Really…read morefun place to get out with your pup!

Friendly people, dogs roaming, no aggression. Wonderful trail. Beautiful way to get a walk for both…read moreof you.

Nice dog park with trails and access to the creek. Both leashed and unleashed dogs, everyone (human…read moreand dog) very friendly. 5 year old had a blast. BTW appreciated the sign posted about the active wasp nest on trail.

Just a fun little spot. Try to stay out of the way of the people fishing though... They get very…read moreupset.

Good morning FoW, with another fishing season approaching, I need to bring to your attention as…read morewell as fairmount park commission & PA fish & wildlife. Kitchens lane has been a point of contention for years now. I see community posts about dog beach and dog meet ups at kitchen lane. I would like to see signs or notice reenforcing the rules of the Wissahickon creek. Dogs are to be on a leash at all times 6ft maximum. I have had countless amount of hostile interactions with Dog owners explaining the rules. I have 3 small children that I fish with at Kitchens lane with. 1st for the protection of my children dogs should be on a leash , 2nd I purchase a fishing license every year. Which permits me to fish in the wissahickon creek. Please correct me if I am wrong. There is no such permit or license which allows dog owners to let there dogs roam freely thru the Wissahickon or Fairmount park. Again I understand everyone want to enjoy nature. However there are rules in place for people's protection & enjoyment. I am simply asking these rules to be enforced

When in Philly with my pup, of course I had to look for a dog park. And this one by far one of the…read moremixes I've been. There are 2 dog parks for bigger and smaller dogs, we stayed on the big one. Everyone was friendly and attentive to their pups, since it's a hot day, 2 different pools were out for the pooch. Safe to say mission accomplished to get pup tired! We also came back 2nd day and was able to actually walk from the hotel about 20 mins. Would be back here when in Philly!

My pup and I love the Schuylkill River Dog Run and really appreciate the crew that maintains it and…read morekeeps it clean and safe. When you arrive at the corner of 25th and Spruce, you walk straight back towards the direction of the river and find two different dog park spaces. One is for small dogs (with a specific weight restriction) and older, low energy dogs. The other is for dogs of all sizes, so it is typically larger dogs. Our 12ish pound cavapoo likes both park options. There are always dog bowls and access to running water. In the summer, there are little plastic pools for the dogs to cool off in. While my dog doesn't love the pool option, he does appreciate the water bowls! Most of the dog parents that bring their fur babies to the park are very friendly and respectful.

Easy and beautiful trails with great scenery. Once you've passed the blue route, the noise of…read morenature takes over. Deer, chipmunks and squirrels are frolicking around. Disc golf course can be "human loud" on the weekends.

Fun fact: Decades ago, this property was the site of the Haverford State Mental Hospital, which…read moreoperated from 1964-1998. In 2006 Haverford Township sold the property to a developer with requirements that part of the land be kept for public recreation. These 5 miles of trails are the result, along with a rec center, dog park and athletic fields. On an unusually warm winter day Sheba and I went for a hike along the trails. We entered by the rec center, then followed the creek bed to the meadow & back. We passed a pollinator garden and some disc golf sites. It's a lovely hike any time of year. Trail markings are minimal, this would be the principal reason for a 4 star review. We could see the heavy autumn rains have taken a toll in a decent amount of trail erosion, leaving mazes of roots spread across the paths. As the property borders a busy highway we never quite got to the peaceful sounds of the deep woods. I highly recommend you have a photo of the trail map with you as it's not hard to get turned around. Wear good sturdy shoes, and a walking stick is not a bad idea. We swill definitely be back.