Dog-Friendly Activities Near BBX Airport

Elmwood Park Zoo is pet friendly. Located in Norristown, PA, this zoo is one of the first in the country to allow dogs to attend regularly to meet the rest of the animal kingdom. Pups are welcome on Dog Days, which are held on Mondays and Sundays. Yappy Hours are also held throughout the year on select dates. If you come along to Yappy Hour, there are food and drink specials to enjoy. Be mindful that dogs are not allowed at the zoo in July or August.

Located at Vitality Studio in Philadelphia, PA, pet-friendly Artist & Craftsman Supply welcomes your leashed pup to join you while you shop for canvases, paint supplies and drawing tools. This art supply store also carries a selection of crafting and sculpting supplies as well as materials for leatherworking and origami.

The dog-friendly and public Pastorius Park in Philadelphia, PA is a great space to relax on a warm day or meet other dog lovers. This 16-acre recreation area includes a pond and an amphitheater where many community events are held. Pets must be leashed at all times.

The Gwynedd Preserve in North Wales, PA is a dog-friendly, 279-acre oasis of meadows, woodlands and wetlands nestled among the highly developed suburbs of Blue Bell and North Wales. After more than a century in agriculture, the preserve’s fields are being carefully restored. A walk along the 7.5 miles of unpaved hiking trails reveals a re-emerging ecosystem of native flora including warm-season grasses and native wildflowers. Dogs are welcome provided they are always kept on a leash and picked up after.

The Schuylkill River Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Conshohocken! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Schuylkill River Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

The Schuylkill River Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Lafayette Hill! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Schuylkill River Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Step onto the Green Ribbon Trail with your leashed dog, the longest and most popular trail, to enjoy diverse wetlands, woodlands, and meadows. Beginning at Parkside Place in Upper Gwynedd Township and ending at Stenton Avenue in Whitemarsh Township, this 12.6-mile trail shadows the Wissahickon Creek the entire way.

Visit the dog-friendly Fort Washington State Park in Fort Washington, PA. Leashed furry friends are welcome at this 93-acre recreation area, which takes the name from the temporary fort that George Washington's troops built in 1777 before moving to Valley Forge. You and your pup will find ample opportunities for hiking and picnicking. Pets must be leashed at all times, cleaned up after, and aren't permitted in any buildings.

Bring Fido to the MonDaug Bark Park at Mondauk Manor in Fort Washington, PA. This large fenced-in recreation space features separate areas for small and large dogs. Fido can also swim in the stream at the bottom left of the parking lot. Be sure to bring your own water as none is provided.