In my time exploring the various dog parks of Philadelphia, I have seen Seger Dog Park transform into a beautiful space. I have been coming by more often with my cavapoo pup now that we live closer. There are often a number of dogs there regardless of the time of day you visit. In my experience, other dogs owners have been attentive and responsive to their dogs when there are outbursts of aggression. There are always available poop bags, the running water is always working, and there is plenty of space for the dogs to run around. There are also signs around the park advertising for local dog related businesses, as well as a QR code to scan so you can make a membership donation to keep the park as beautiful as it is now! Be sure to enter from the alley street between the back of Acme and the park. There is a set of gates there where you can enter the park with your dog! read more

The park's friendly community atmosphere and well-maintained facilities make it a delightful experience for both dogs and their owners. Witnessing my furry companion socialize and meet new pals here truly brightens up our week. read more

I love this spot! And my pup loved it too. It's super clean and really well maintained. I loved the comraderie among the people who are clearly regulars, although I didn't get the remotest vibe that it was clique-y. I sat on a bench with a guy who was a regular (as in, daily) and we had a 20 minute conversation while my chihuahua mix exerted her "zoomies" around the park. It's obvious that this spot is cared for and beloved by a team of volunteers. Of the dog parks we've tried around Philly, my dog seemed to have the most fun (a delirious level of fun) here, so we'll make this our go-to. read more

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This is a review about an aggressive dog and her rude owner. We have been coming to Seger for a year now. The environment at this dog park is great and clean. However, in the last 5 months, there have been new aggressive dogs and owners who are unwilling to control their pets. We have seen fights break out and dogs who are left unattended. This has caused many frequent visitors, like myself, to avoid Seger. This morning, we encountered a female Basenji named Lucy who repeatedly lunged at my dog's neck, dragging her to the ground. This has happened before to my dog and other small dogs in the park. My dog is well-trained and responds to recall and when my partner and I picked her up to leash her, the Basenji ran after a woman's Shih Tzu and proceeded to bite her neck and back and created holes in her sweater. The young woman was frantic and looking around for help. The owner of the Basenji was standing in the park the entire time, wearing an orange Flyers beanie, not looking at his dog and certainly not wondering why we were holding his dog down. When I spoke to the Shih Tzu's owner, she said this has happened before with Lucy which is why she has limited her dog's time at Seger. After 20 minutes, the owner walked over and did not understand why we were holding the Basenji down. He confirmed that his dog is not trained and made no effort to correct her behavior. When these incidents were brought to the man's attention, he dismissed our concerns and replied, "That's how dogs play." When I brought up if he'd like his dog to be bitten by other dogs, he laughed and replied, "I'm okay with that. I'm okay if your dog bites my dog's neck. That's totally normal." What a shame. He could not even control his own dog. It is because of irresponsible owners like him that myself and others no longer feel safe bringing our dogs to Seger. read more

I've been bringing Giles, my little dogman, to Seger since I got him last June. Aside from being the most convenient/closest dog park, it's great in that there's an even distribution between mulch and rocks. See, the thing is, after every visit to the glorified, however less-convenient Schuylkill River park, I find my tissues filled with gross black stuff. Relax, it's from all the dust (it's an all-rock dog park). So, as you can imagine, I'm a fan of Seger because I'm sure to come away with clean tissues after every experience. Just a warning for all the Seger virgins, don't park your car alongside the park. The bike cops hide in corners all day waiting for their next victim. I think it's a pretty big ticket too. All in all, Seger is a great park with tons of regulars. In fact, you'll be able to find me there about twice a day. I have a 1-year-old vizsla named Giles. He's really friendly and so am I, so say hi! read more

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My 1,700th review is for a dog park! Love it. I walk by Seger nearly every day on my way to work. In the morning in nice weather, you'll see folks playing tennis or families in the playground, but the most popular part of the park is the dog park. You'll see pooches of every size and nationality (ha) sniffing and playing and investigating. The usual rules apply - clean up after your dog, don't bring an aggressive or territorial dog in, etc. The park is quite clean, and I think it's because people who use it have been very good about maintaining it. If you don't, I'm pretty sure you're going to be called out on it by concerned dog owners. Conveniently located behind the Acme on South Street. read more

If there's one thing missing from the majority of parks in Philly it's a good set of tennis courts. But fortunately Seger Park has two well maintained courts, and Tennis club that you can become a member of. Seger is more concrete than green. But it still has plenty of activities for you to take part in like basketball and tennis. There's also a good playground layout for the kids, plenty of sitting space, and a mini dog park that's perfect for your pooch. Seger also has a HUGE flea market around it every so often in the Spring and Summer. read more

Our favorite Center City playground & on a regular rotation due to its very close proximity to Whole Foods. It's even nicer now after a complete renovation of the children's playgrounds. They redid both play areas & there are some neat new additions like the rope climbing area & cool swing thing. There are also tennis courts & a dog run here, so basically something for everyone. I especially like the new benches they installed. Very roomy. I'm easily impressed. read more

To be completely fair this is the only dog park I have made it out to since moving to Philly, one cause of covid two cause it's closest to my apartment. While this dog park may not have actually grass, they have a whole lot more. They have a built in dog water fountain, newly laid mulch thanks to volunteers and donations, community events, a time out area when your dog decides to be a psycho (mine spends a lot of time there lol), poop bags, and plenty of trash cans. I also forgot that they also have plenty of seating, and the seats are far enough apart where you can sit and not worry about getting the Rona! I could not recommend this park more. If you come here a lot like me, you can also become a member and donate money. The money as you can read at the park goes to mulching, dog bags, and other such things and community events. I could not speak more highly of this park if I wanted to. read more

Great city park! I moved out of the area, but I used to love bringing my dog here. The dog park was well taken care of, clean and (mostly) friendly. The association made a few improvements during the two years I lived near the park including new mulch and landscaping and a new small dog area. I witnessed a few aggressive incidents but you'll have that with any dog park. Owners were respectful each time and removed their dog when he or she acted out. The park is a little on the small side for the number of people in the area with dogs so it does get a little cramped. There is a playground area that was newly renovated in 2013 with kid-friendly swings, slides, etc. I also played tennis a few times here and the courts are in good shape. There are only 2 courts so choose wisely on when you want to go. read more

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Now, I don't own a dog, but I went with a friend who does. This is the most magical place on earth. Seriously, a place where tons of dogs run around and have fun and meet you and meet other dogs?! I guess this goes for any dog park, but I don't think I'd really ever been to one before. I met so many awesome dogs. I would come here to hang out, but I don't think that's socially acceptable. read more

This is the backyard that I wish I could give my dog. I want to give my little man the best I can, and unfortunately what is lacking is adequate outdoor space for him to run around. Seger is perfect for both him and myself, it's just a few short blocks from home, and it's a guaranteed play date any time of day. I love that Harvey has his set morning, afternoon, and evening friends; he also has a second crew on the weekends, some that he loves to wrestle with and others that he can rile up into a running frenzy. This is a membership sponsored park that receives very little funding by way of the budget allotted to Seger Park as a whole. This means that projects come together at a bit of a slower pace until money is raised to make them happen. Members try to maintain the park as best they can when they can, whether it's picking up a broom to sweep or the dreaded Wednesday trash day. I have no problem paying the yearly dues for Harvey to enjoy the facilities, he gets so much for the money that I pay and I wish that more park-goers felt the same way and would donate. I'll keep bringing Harv-man here, because it's what keeps him a happy dog. Happy dog = happy mama. It's great having this park so close to home, and has become a part of our daily routine...if you have a dog, or a friend with a dog, this is the place to be. read more

Segar Park is small but it has a lot going for it. Two basketball courts, two tennis courts (must be a tennis club member), a dog park and a playground for kids. I'm mostly interested in the playground since my daughter will soon be of the age to command me as her personal 'swing pusher'. There are three different sets of playground equipment for different age groups, each is fenced off from the other to prevent older kids from running down 1yr olds. A combination of rubber and wood chips are under all the play areas but the majority of the kids park is pavement, with a small hill of grass next to the dog park. There is also a mini splash park in the center of Segar where water sprays and drips from geometric shapes. I enjoy going here with Maya with our lunches and watch the kids run through the spray. One day my little Maya is gonna do that... only better. read more

Great little park! It took me a while to discover this park, but once I did, I've gone back many times. They have two tennis courts, which can be hit or miss if they are occupied. I have played on it twice and only waited a little one time. You can reserve courts if you are a member, I think. There's also a nice dog park where one that is dogless like myself can go and watch the dogs play and get extremely jealous! The rest of the park is a playground for kids and it is a pretty decent one! I went here recently with my friend and his daughter and she had a great time on the swings, the slides, and climbing around on the rest of the equipment. Everyone is pretty friendly and kids were waiting their turns nicely. Minus one point for no bathrooms being open on a Sunday afternoon. read more

I went here a few months ago with my Maltichon (Maltese/Bichon) pup as a play date with one of my friends who has a Yorkie-Poo, as she suggested the dog park. It was a bit hard to find. I literally had to walk around the whole Seger Park and later learned the entrance was on one of the smaller streets. However, when I first walked it, I immediately regretted taking my pup here on that particular day. I didn't realized that the place was filled with dirt and since it had been snowing a few days before, the place was entirely filled with mud. My puppy is purely white and she's rather small, so the mud didn't appeal to me at all. But I figured, I might as well let her play since we were already there. The bigger dogs didn't really take note of her, and she didn't really care for them either. She was too busy playing with their owners. I wanted to like this dog park, but I don't know if it was because I came when the weather was bad or because there were only larger dogs there and I was terrified of her getting hurt. They did have a much smaller area where dogs could be separated, but I only learned that a few minutes upon leaving. Maybe I'll take her to try out the dog park again on a better day. read more

Convenient, clean, friendly dogs and owners. It's a must have for my little fur-child! Having just moved from suburban Kansas, I was feeling pretty concerned about where he could go to get some energy out and this place is thee place. Sure it's not covered in turf. Nor does it have an interactive dog jungle gym and fountains bubbling over with peanut butter. No, it's not fancy. But it's also maintained and kept open by the loving volunteers and members that like having a place for neighborhood dogs to go. What it does have is a large mulch filled running place, an area with benches for owners and a pebble covered area for digging and sniffing. Also, there is a small shovel hanging on a tree for owners to clean up their dog's leavings. How nice! Overall, the location is perfect for us Center City folks. Go Segar! read more

Loved this park. There were two sections, one for bigger dogs and one for smaller. There is a train that comes by every so often so I noticed dogs that get anxious get bothered by that. read more

Though I don't tend to spend much time in the other areas of this park, it seems the most-reviewed part of the place is the dog run anyhow, so I'll go with the flow. More than anything, I love the fact that at pretty much any hour of the day, from morning til after dark (the park is pretty well-lit), you can find someone hanging out there with their fur-covered buddy. My dog is a social animal (ha. ha.), so it's great to know that there's always someone there to play with. While the mulch tends to stay pretty soggy after a rainfall (as opposed to gravel), it's still overall my vote for the best dog run material, since it's natural, softer, and easier for my little puppers to run and roll around in. My only word to the wise is regarding a certain species of dog-person that tends to frequent this run--the hyper-protective fainting type who will stare you down and leave immediately if their precious Princess FiFi gets chased, barked at or--sacre bleu!--humped! But you'll pretty much find these characters at any dog park in a well-to-do area. All in all, just a faaantastic place to chill with your pup. (And if you've got a couple extra bucks, join the park's Dog Owners Association! They are 100% responsible for the upkeep of the park, and deserve a hand for making it such a great place.) read more

This is the best place to take your pup in center city! There are great spots to walk around with your dog (Rittenhouse and Washington Square, to name two), but Seger Park is fenced in so your dog can run around off leash and play with his canine pals. It's clean and pretty well maintained, considering that it's not city funded but based entirely on membership contributions (which is the only negative in that membership is not required and a lot of people don't even know that there's a membership fee at all because it's not well advertised). The people are really friendly too, so while your dog is playing, you can talk to all the other owners- I've definitely met a ton of people here, and if you go every day like I do, you'll definitely recognize the regulars. Highly recommended! read more

Another great dog park in the city of Brotherly Love. Seger Park is a neighborhood run park that stays clean and friendly. Although they ask for donations, the park is open to the dog owning pubilc and is small but situated well in that they maximize the space they have. This park has a mulch base, which is relatively clean if your dog stays on his feet. My Harry Dog (tends to lead other dogs to chase him so much he ends up skidding on the ground and rolling. They have a water bowl that's hooked up to water so it's endlessly refillable and benches for you to sit and watch your pup play. So far each time I've gone the owners are responsible and attentive. There's also a little guy area for pups too small to play with the big guys. In my opinion this area is small, but if you have a puppy it probably seems huge to them. Our trick when I go with Harry is we park in Whole Foods and walk over. However we're coming from Fairmount so the walk is pretty far. I'd definitely bring your dog to check this place out - there aren't enough dog parks in Philly - we take what we can get and luckily this one is pretty nice. read more

Lovely recreation room at Seger Park holds a knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, embroidery (fiber arts) community-based meetup/workshop/circle every thursday from 7pm to 8:30. It's a fun knitting circle/club/group. Great lighting for crafting and a lovely, down to earth, diverse crowd. I shall return. I will have to come back with my dog for the dog park some time. read more

Glad I have couple doggie run near me. I appreciate having this park close to me. Compare to the one by river, this one doesn't not have separate doggie run so it might be not suitable for small dogs but my 7 pounds baby loves go there and hang out with big dogs. I did not have any bad experiences there so far, big dogs there behave so well and gentle with my small baby. They play so well together and we had a great time however you just never know. C I met some cool people there, they were every friendly. It's not artificial grass so her paws got dirty after playing there and sometimes it stink. read more

Come here seeking sunny late fall/early winter afternoons. (I've been sitting on this one for a while.) Leave happy. They've got purple benches. What more do you need? read more

One of our favorite doggy destinations in the city! Our golden doodle Toby loves coming here to meet up with his K9 friends for a play and a drink (of water). There's even a few nice humans around too. read more

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I'm a local dog walker in the area and I've spent many hours with dogs in this park playing fetch and cuddling with a lap dog. It's a cute local park and it's fairly well maintained, I heard rumors that the park was going to replace the wood chips/dirt surface with AstroTurf similar to Spruce St Park, I'm unsure if it ever happened because I came for about a year 6 months ago, I haven't been recently. The wood chip surface gets muddy and dirty in the rain and snow so for that reason I prefer Spruce St Park, also that is a slightly larger park than Seger. I have noticed more dog to dog scuffles in Seger than in Spruce, probably because at times, there are 15 dogs in this rather small park and I have also had to protect a Yorkshire Terrier from bigger dogs picking on her, as she wasn't a fan of the teeny dog park. The doggy water fountain is nice. It would be nice if there were public restrooms at this park and a water fountain for people! The benches are nice to sit and rest on. The location is good, near Washington Square and close to nearby shopping including Acme, South St shops and close to the Jefferson Hospital/PA Hospital area. I did hear that a dog was snatched by wrongdoers at this park but was fortunately reunited with its owners, I guess that can happen when you're not paying attention to your dog and the park took it seriously. Cute park, always eager to have me pay dues because I'm a walker but I'm pretty sure it's free to the public and that part is optional. read more

If you have a pup, this is the best place to take them to run around and meet other Fido neighbors. There is also a park for kids and the best tennis courts in Center City. The courts (2) are well maintained and there are lights on into the evening. You do have to pay a membership fee to join the park (something as low as $15) and call early to add your name to the tennis list. read more

So happy this Park is here. We stayed around the corner in an Airbnb and it was a lifesaver for our dog. Great place

Seger is our neighborhood dog park - and our dog loves it! We just moved to the Gayborhood / Wash West in November, and joined the park (they ask for a $50 donation per year to cover maintenance, surfacing, etc.). I think it is well worth chipping in a little bit to help out, and to work once or twice a year to help shovel snow or spread wood chips. The dog owners here tend to be a little more "seasoned" park-goers and know how to behave as people. (Mostly) Everyone is always friendly. We love it and I encourage anyone who is in this area to give it a try. The dogs have a great time playing and there is plenty of room to get some good exercise so they sleep the night away. read more

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I love the Seger Park Dog Run. My pup loves to come here and it has plenty of space for her to run around and play. We try to go as often as possible. Some of the people there need to relax a little and learn that if their dog isn't well socialized they should probably stay out. PS- The park relies 100% on membership dues for its upkeep and programming. Please join! http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_102745079195 read more

I am so lucky to live just 2 blocks from Seger Park. Honestly, when I was considering getting a dog, it was one of my primary reasons I knew I could handle having a dog. My Boston Terrier/Pug Pepper simply loves running around with the other dogs here. She (and I) just love how well maintained the place is and that the other people who bring their dogs here (for the most part) are very respectful of others, and are there to play and have a good time. Lately there have been certain people with moderately jerky dogs that seem to be hanging out, and certain people who don't close the gates properly when they leave. Hopefully they will realize the error of their ways and Seger will go back up to the 5 stars that I want to give it. Seriously if you dog bites another dog, it's time to take it home. you know who you are. read more

Good for tennis, soon to be great after the courts are resurfaced (July 2012). I am biased though, I am the admin for: www.segerparktennis.com . Check it out! read more

I really like this dog run. It's close by my place. It's well maintained. Friendly dogs friendly people. Water fountain for dogs. Some may say it's a tad bit small. But it's perfect when you want to get the dog out to run around and socialize but you don't feel like running yourself. If you want big. Then the Schuylkill River Dog Park at 2500 Spruce is close by. read more

Seger Park hosts a children's playground, basketball court, and dog park. The playground has been recently updated, and features colorful and safe play equipment including slides, bars etc, and a soft ground surface. The basketball court is often in use and really creates a sence of neighborhood. The dog park - which was created by the community - has a small and large dog area and is a great asset to the neighborhood. A great park all in all. read more

It is a great little park. The dogs that frequent here are all well socialized and it is a well kept park. They have social events, like parks on tap/tap in park, where the dogs can be there, while you drink a beer! My only negative of this park (and why I didn't give 5) is that its mulch and not turf. So, my dog likes to dig holes, which means I have to constantly pull her away and refill the holes. read more

Serger Park has my all time favorite playground to bring my son Kaden. There's actually three separate jungle gym areas, for kids of different ages. I love the area for the real little guys....it has a jungle gym with two slides and a tunnel. And importantly, it's low enough to the ground so that I don't have to worry about Kaden falling, and he is proud to be able to climb up the stairs and go down the slide all by himself. I love bringing my son here, he always has a ball running around and playing with other the kids. It's always a positive experience. read more

i am becoming a regular at this doggy park. i like it and so does my pup. there's a few benches to sit and it appears well maintained any time i have visited. read more

Love this playground! There is a section for just about everyone -Adults, dogs, older kids, and younger kids. The best part is that it is always clean and well maintained. Nothing to complain about! read more

This review is from my dog, ROSIE. I love my dog run . Thanks to our owners and members, we've got new mulch and way better drainage. Our folks keep us supplied with tennis balls and empty our trash cans regularly . We also have our very own water fountain. Best of all , we have sun and shade areas. It's the spot for socializing for us dogs and our pals. We're some lucky pups! I'm on the large size but my little buddies have their own safe space too! Thanks to members of SPDOA for all their hard work. read more

I frequent Seger Park to use their dog park. This place gets only this high of a rating because there's almost no competition for dog parks in this city. Albeit I don't think most cities are incredibly dog friendly, but having a dog in Philadelphia is especially difficult, which is why I am forced to use this area almost daily. It is maintained by volunteers and donations and it is a relatively nice area. The provided tennis balls and doggie water fountain are really appreciated (when the fountain works.) Overall, the space is incredibly small, and the area for the "small breeds" is about the size of my bathroom. It is great in the warm and dry months but unfortunately right now in late December the place is a straight up mud pit (at least I tell myself it's only mud.) It requires me to give my water-hating Boston Terrier more frequent baths than I would like. Also, I could do without the large signage prohibiting un-neutered/spayed dogs featuring a cartoon dog with enlarged and inflamed...ahem...testicles. Bottom Line: Definitely worth going to if you live in the area and need an place for your pooch to run around off leash. But don't expect anything fabulous. read more

seger park is one of my favourite parks in this city! no condom wrappers, no syringes, no empty 20 bags on a saturday morning...'s'wonderful. i do believe it is little dude's fave, too. read more