Dog Parks

Boyce Park - Dog Park

Throughout the Allegheny County Parks, there are seven fenced-in areas where dogs can run off leash, explore, and make new furry friends in a safe and controlled environment. Each off-leash area is designed with enjoyment and safety in mind, providing ample space for exercise, play, and socialization.

The off-leash areas are open year-round, and depend on weather, conditions, and that park's operating hours. Allegheny County also hosts special events throughout the year specifically for dog owners and their pets, such as Dog Days of Summer activities and the annual Pooches in the Pool end-of-summer celebration.

Boyce Park

Boyce Park features two off-leash dog areas within the same region of the park. To maintain the grass and play areas, the dog parks alternate openings throughout the year. Parking for both off-leash dog areas is available off New Texas Road.

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Boyce Dog Park 1
Near the Boyce Park basketball courts
410 New Texas Road
Plum, PA 15239

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Dog-Days-of-Summer-2.jpg Boyce Dog Park 2
Just past the Boyce Park basketball courts

422 New Texas Road
Plum, PA 15239

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Harrison Hills Park

Parking for the Harrison Hills off-leash dog area is available off Sportsman Park Drive

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Harrison Hills Dog Park
Across and down Sportsman Park Drive from Wake Robin shelter

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Hartwood Acres Park

Hartwood Acres Park features an off-leash dog area with two sections, one for larger and one for smaller dogs, so pets of similar sizes and dispositions can play together. 

There is no available parking immediately next to the off-leash dog area. Parking for the off-leash dog areas is off Middle Road near Central Elementary School, and is approx. a 10 minute walk (less than .5 mi.). Parking is also available at the Hartwood Acres Mansion, which is approx. a 20 minute walk (~1 mi.) to the off-leash dog area. 

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Hartwood Acres Large Dog Park
Off Red Loop, near Little Pine Creek

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* Temporarily closed for maintenance *

Hartwood Acres Small Dog Park
Off Red Loop, near Little Pine Creek

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North Park

North Park features two off-leash dog areas within the same region of the park, approx. 1 mi. apart. To maintain the grass and play areas, the dog parks alternate openings throughout the year.

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North Dog Park 1
Off Walter Road near the intersection of Walter Road and Lake Shore Drive
10301 Walter Road
Wexford, PA 15090

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Dog-Days-of-Summer-10.jpg North Dog Park 2
Off Pearce Mill Road, next to Miller Shelter 

1101 Pearce Mill Road
Wexford, PA 15090

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Settlers Cabin Park

Parking for the Settlers Cabin off-leash dog area is available off Te Pee Drive at the Waterfall Trail trailhead. There is another parking lot approx. 500ft from the dog area, off the Te Pee Drive loop.

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Settlers Cabin Dog Park
Off Te Pee Drive, just past the trail entrance to the Waterfall Trail

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South Park

South Park features two off-leash dog areas, approx. 5 minute drive (~1.5 mi.) apart. To maintain the grass and play areas, the dog parks alternate openings throughout the year.

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South Dog Park 1
Off Maple Springs Drive, near Shelter 29 (Ethelbert Grove)
1613 Maple Springs Drive
South Park Township, PA 15129

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Dog-Days-of-Summer-3.jpg South Dog Park 2
Off McCorkle Road and Ridge Road

1700 McCorkle Road
South Park Township, PA 15129

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White Oak Park

To get to the White Oak off-leash dog area, take the first right immediately after entering the main park entrance off McClintock Road. Parking is available off Sylvan Drive Extension.

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1010 Sylvan Drive Extension
White Oak, PA 15131

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Off-Leash Dog Park Regulations

Please review the off-leash dog park regulations(PDF, 127KB) to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

For Dogs:

  • No swimming pools
  • Dogs must be properly licensed and vaccinated
  • Tags must be visible at all times
  • Dogs must be leashed entering and leaving the area
  • Aggressive dogs are not permitted on the premises
  • No dogs in heat are permitted in the area

For Owners:

  • Be in verbal control at all times and prevent aggressive behavior, biting, fighting, or excessive barking
  • Liable for damage or injury inflicted by their dogs
  • Have a visible leash at all times
  • Accompany their dogs at all times
  • Clean up after their dogs
  • Refill any holes dug by their dog
  • Dog owners who fail to comply with the above rules may be cited by police or animal control officers
  • Supervise small children and babies that may interact with their dogs