West Mill Creek Park

"One of my favourite dog parks close to the city. Large stream for dogs to cool off in the summer, always a regular crowd for socialization, some short trails for exploring."

"Beautiful park and dog friendly. Most visitors were able to have their dogs off leash. Has creek access and is stunning in the fall with the foliage."

"Great off leash dog park. It's huge and my dogs love that they can swim and cool off in the creek. Only bad thing is that for some reason so many people don't pick up their dogs' poo here!!!! PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOGS, PEOPLE!"

"I read numerous reviews before going to the West Mill Creek Park. Most were spot on. They provide doggy poop bags. Although one review mentioned that there were many trash cans, the only trash cans I found were at the beginning of the trail. Regardless, the trails were clean and it appears the humans pick up after their pets. There are no facilities, e.g., port-a-potties for humans and no running water other than the creek. The park is shady and cool with numerous picnic benches dispersed throughout. I was surprised by how short the trail loop was, definitely less than 1/3 mile per my watch, but I passed many people and their pets doing multiple laps. There are many places to access the creek safely. As one review previously noted, the water is not very deep. My 80 lb German Shepherd Dog was unable to actually swim in any of the places we tried. Of course, it is early September, so we will try again after there has been more rain. The people were friendly, although most did nothing more than say hello, even if the puppies went off to play together. It was not a very talkative group this morning among the humans, but the dogs got along great. There were no dog fights and at one point there was a half dozen dogs playing down at the creek. As others have mentioned, the parking lot is small and there doesn't appear to be any other location that you can legally park if the lot is full. Since the loop is so short, however, I would expect that cars come and go with a quick turnover. This review was from a Saturday morning visit from 7:30 until 9."

"West Mill Creek Park is a fantastic spot for dog owners looking for a place to let their furry friends run and play. This park offers plenty of space for larger dogs to run around, and the creek running through it makes for a great spot for a swim. The water is clean and clear, and it's the perfect temperature on hot summer days. Aside from being a great spot for dogs, West Mill Creek Park is a lovely green space that offers a quiet respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. There are plenty of trees, benches, and picnic tables throughout the park, making it a great spot for a picnic or a relaxing afternoon in the sun. The park is well-maintained, and the staff is friendly and helpful. There are plenty of garbage cans throughout the park, which makes it easy to keep the area clean and tidy. Overall, West Mill Creek Park is a wonderful spot to spend an afternoon with your dog, and I highly recommend it to any dog owner in the Philadelphia area."