double-gated entrance system. There are also water fountains for both dogs
and people, and dog waste clean-up stations are available. Donations and
volunteerism are welcome. Visit the website for more information.
Frick Park
Address: 1200 Lancaster Avenue, Squirrel Hill
Contact: pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/off-leash-
areas, or 412.255.2539
Off-Leash Exercise Areas (OLEAs) are important for
dog socializing and unhindered play. This one-acre area
includes pickup bags, but make sure to bring water to hydrate
your dog and yourself, or check out other parts of Frick Park for
water fountains. Visit the website for more information.
Monroeville Dog Park
Address: Heritage Park, Saunders Station Road, Monroeville
Contact: monroeville.pa.us/parks/dogpark, or 412.856.1006
If you’re looking for a way to exercise and socialize your dog, the
Monroeville Dog Park is the place to be! It is a large, fenced-in area with plenty
of trees, a doggie-level water fountain (along with tall and short human-level
water fountains), and plenty of other dogs to run and play with. There is also
a doggie-bag dis penser to make it easy for the humans to clean up. Donations
and volunteerism are welcome. Visit the website for more information.
Paws on the Run –
Murrysville’s Community Dog Park
Address: Murrysville’s Community Park, intersection of
Wiestertown Road and Farm Road, Murrysville
Contact: murrysvilletrails.org/dog_park, or 724.325.4026
The dog park in Murrysville Community Park was a gift to the community
from the Brooks family. It has been a popular destination since its opening.
Amenities that have been donated to the park include a bench, trees,
seasonal wading pools and a Little Free Library-type take one/leave one book
box. Donations and volunteerism are welcome. Visit the website for more
information.
Penn Hills Dog Park
Address: 754 Jefferson Road, Penn Hills
Contact: pennhills.org, or 412.795.3500
Don’t forget to bring water for your furry friend at this fun off-leash dog
park. Fenced in with grassy areas, a bench and shady trees, it’s the perfect spot
for exercise. Donations and volunteerism are welcome. Visit the website for
more information.
White Oak Park
Address: 3 Muse Lane, White Oak
Contact: county.allegheny.pa.us, or 412.678.3774
Stunning 810-acre White Oak Park has an off-leash area for your best friend
to enjoy a play date, or some exercise! Benches, disposable bags for clean-up,
and a covered picnic area are available. Visit the website for more details.
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Carnegie Dog Park
Address: 200 Cooks Lane, Carnegie
Contact: carnegieborough.com/parks, or 412.276.1414
Enjoy a grassy, fenced-in, off-leash dog area, small dog area, benches and
seasonal water. Donations and volunteerism are welcome. Visit the website for
more information on all of the amenities and other details.
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