🐾 Kids at the Dog Park: Real Stories, Safety Risks & Smarter Solutions
If you’ve spent time at an off-leash park, you’ve probably seen it:A parent strolls in with a stroller 🚼 or […]
 
								 
								 
								 
								 
					Located in scenic East Pennsboro Township, West Fairview Park offers a unique dog park experience with both natural beauty and useful amenities. This pet-friendly park features a fenced-in, wood-chipped dog area where dogs can run off-leash and socialize safely. The area is split into separate sections for large and small dogs, making it an ideal spot for pups of all sizes. Parking is convenient and located near multiple park attractions, including a basketball court and pavilion. There’s also a playground and grill for families to enjoy, plus nearby access to nature trails along the Conodoguinet Creek, providing scenic, dog-friendly hiking opportunities.
The dog park stands out for its regular maintenance, ample shade, seating for owners, and thoughtful touches like free poop bags and trash bins. A seasonal bathroom and picnic tables enhance the park’s facilities. Nature lovers will appreciate the variety of wildlife and the park’s quiet, relaxed setting. West Fairview Park is a well-loved destination for locals seeking a fun and safe environment for their dogs as well as recreational options for the whole family.

I love this little park. Nice area to have a picnic, play basketball, and has a nice skyline view of the city

I love this little park. Nice area to have a picnic, play basketball, and has a nice skyline view of the city

Needs some love but it served the purpose.

Needs some love but it served the purpose.

More to see than meets the eye. Parking by basketball court and baseball field. Pavilion and swing set with a grill. It connects to a hiking trail that meets then follows the Conodoguinet Creek for about a mile. There is a side trail that leads to a few brick arches that were a part of a nail foundry. Plenty of wildlife can be encountered; hawks, fox, deer, and toads. Worth spending some time to explore. Might even find a small gnome or two hiding in the trees 😎.

More to see than meets the eye. Parking by basketball court and baseball field. Pavilion and swing set with a grill. It connects to a hiking trail that meets then follows the Conodoguinet Creek for about a mile. There is a side trail that leads to a few brick arches that were a part of a nail foundry. Plenty of wildlife can be encountered; hawks, fox, deer, and toads. Worth spending some time to explore. Might even find a small gnome or two hiding in the trees 😎.

Its a bit different from rest of the parks,not much maintained. Pretty foresty. Thick bushes and not much people around. It has access to the creek and susquehenna river boat access.

Its a bit different from rest of the parks,not much maintained. Pretty foresty. Thick bushes and not much people around. It has access to the creek and susquehenna river boat access.

NEVER THERE BUT IT KEEPS POPPING UP FROM ME DRIVING BY, I GUESS.

NEVER THERE BUT IT KEEPS POPPING UP FROM ME DRIVING BY, I GUESS.