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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 412.856.006 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 dispenser 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. WEST 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. Donaldson Community Park Address: 590 Donaldson Road, Oakdale Contact: north-fayette.com/199/Recreation, or 724.307.3725 There is a large fenced-in area in the back of the park for off-leash fun. Also included: a waste station and a bench. Dogs must be leashed in all other areas. Donations and volunteerism are welcome. Visit the website for more information. OFF-LEASH DOG PARKS FOR A SMALL FEE The Dog Stop Indoor Park Address: Locations in the North, South and East Pittsburgh Suburbs Contact: www.thedogstop.net, or 412.361.0911 Dogs that come for daycare enjoy spacious indoor supervised group play areas featuring interactive elements such as benches, bridges, balls, chew toys and, of course, canine companions. Dogs are separated according to size, temperament and activity level. Once dogs are registered and have met the requirements, they can participate in daycare any time. There’s no need to make a reservation. Visit the website for information on rules, regulations and fees. Lucky Paws Dog Park Address: 2273 Lovi Road, Freedom Contact: luckypawsresort.com, or 724.728.1484 This park offers year-round enjoyment for you and your dog in what may be a safer and healthier environment than public dog parks. There is always an employee on staff in the lobby and current vaccination records are required at every visit. No dangerous or aggressive dogs are allowed in the park. Visit the website for information on rules, regulations and fees. Misty Pines Dog Park Address: 2523 Wexford Bayne Road, Sewickley Contact: mistypinespetcompany.com/dog-park, or 412.364.4122 The park welcomes you and your dog to run and play in the fenced-in playground, swim in the pond, and hike the wooded trails. Just register at the main office and pay $7 per dog per visit before entering the dog park grounds. Misty Pines provides water, but you need to bring your own bowl. Visit the website for information on rules, regulations and fees. See Spot Run Address: 1206 South Main Street, Greensburg Contact: seespotrundogpark.com, or 724.836.7768 This features more than 5,700 square feet of indoor and outdoor play area equipped with K9Grass. Spend the day or just come to play. Visit the website for information on rules, regulations and fees. n Didn’t see your favorite Off-Leash Dog Park listed? No worries! Let us include it in next year’s listings! Email [email protected] to submit the information. West Allegheny | Fall 2017 | icmags.com 25