Lower Makefield Township Dog Park (Members Only) - Yardley, PA
Lower Makefield Township Dog Park (Members Only) – Yardley, Pennsylvania
Lower Makefield Township Dog Park in Yardley, PA is a members-only, off-leash dog park designed for the local dog-loving community. Access is secure—requiring a scan card and attendance at a training session—which helps ensure the health, safety, and a friendly environment for both pets and their owners. Convenient for residents of Yardley and nearby areas looking for a pet-friendly, fenced space, it offers a tranquil natural setting surrounded by beautiful trees, with some shade available throughout the day.
The park features dedicated areas for both large and small dogs, though the amenities are more extensive on the large dog side, including more space and occasional agility items (though sometimes overgrown). Fresh water is available for thirsty pups, and there are benches for owners both inside and outside the fenced zones. While the dog park is considered somewhat barebones and could benefit from additional features or more regular maintenance, its sense of community, security, and ease of access make it a popular spot for Yardley dog owners.
Lower Makefield Township Dog Park FAQ
- Are dogs allowed off-leash at this park? Yes, dogs are allowed off-leash in the designated fenced areas.
- Is there a fenced area for dogs? Yes, the entire dog park is fully fenced for safety.
- Are vaccinations required for dogs? Yes, dogs must provide medical records and proof of vaccination for membership.
- Is there a separate area for small and large dogs? Yes, there are dedicated sections for both small and large dogs.
- Are there benches or seating areas for owners? Yes, there are several benches both inside and outside the fenced zones.
- Is there shade or shelter available? There is natural shade from surrounding trees, and a shade cover is provided in one of the large dog sections.
- Are there water fountains or bowls for dogs? Yes, fresh water is provided on site for dogs.
- Is there a fee or membership required to enter? Yes, membership with proof of vaccination and a training session is required to access the park.
- Is the park regularly cleaned and maintained? Maintenance is performed but some visitors have noted that it can be inconsistent, especially regarding grass height and agility equipment upkeep.
Reviews
The only dog park I know that you can just walk in with no training and no vaccination records is the one in Bensalem or Croydon ( not exactly sure which town). But the dog park at core Creek Park and the one in Warminster, require a fee and medical records, and you need a key to get in. I think this is great for the health and well-being of our dogs, and certainly a fee to maintain the areas. Yes, I do wish the lower Makefield dog park had a few more benches and coverings and things for the dogs to do, and the grounds to be kept up a little better like seeding and filling in the holes when needed. Otherwise this is a very nice group of people with their dogs, and we both enjoy going to the park. It is surrounded by beautiful trees which sometimes lends some shade to the park. 👍
It’s a large and simple dog park. Good security, since it requires a scan card to enter, and all persons going to the park must attend training first.
It’s simple, though. A shade provides cover on one of the two large dog sections (only one section is open at a time), but nothing on the single smaller section for small dogs.
Fresh water is provided, and there are a few benches inside and outside of the fences. A couple of balls are scattered about, but not any fun obstacles or anything like that.
It’s a barebones dog park that requires membership and a class. I am fine with all of that but the dog park itself is underwhelming , especially the small side. The big dog side has more variety whereas the little side is just a patch of grass. It’s local though so super convenient
The grass was way too high to walk around. The only two pieces of agility equipment were both over grown with weeds or grass. The ID card to unlock the gate didn’t work so someone wrapped a plastic bag around the lock to prevent the exit door from locking just so you could get in. Very disappointing especially for those who have a membership and pay for this overgrown lot of grass.
The number of hoops I had to jump through to join, you would think *I* was the dog. It was all worth it in the end though: great park, excellently maintained, awesome folks, friendly energetic doggos.