Schuylkill River Trail - Parkerford Parking & Trailhead - Pottstown, PA
Schuylkill River Trail – Parkerford Parking & Trailhead: A Dog-Friendly Destination in Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Experience the scenic beauty of the Schuylkill River Trail at Parkerford Parking & Trailhead, a pet-friendly location perfect for dog owners seeking walking, hiking, or jogging adventures near Pottstown. This accessible trailhead boasts ample, always open parking, paved paths ideal for leashed walks, and proximity to the Schuylkill River, making it a favorite among local hikers, cyclists, and families. The trail is wheelchair accessible, ensuring everyone can enjoy the outdoors together.
With paved routes stretching east to Royersford or toward Towpath Park, it’s easy to plan a long stroll, safe jog, or a revitalizing bike ride with your furry companion. While there are no off-leash or fenced dog-specific areas, the trail warmly welcomes leashed pets and is well maintained for a pleasurable experience. The nearby crosswalks offer safe road crossing with electronic signals, and the area is known for being well-kept and family-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are dogs allowed at this park? Yes, dogs are allowed on the trail but must remain leashed at all times.
- Is the park wheelchair accessible? Yes, both the entrance and parking lot are wheelchair accessible.
- Where is the best place to park? There is a large, always-open parking lot at 320 Linfield Rd, Pottstown, PA 19475.
- Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? Yes, the Schuylkill River Trail offers miles of paved, multi-use trails ideal for walking, jogging, and biking.
- Are restrooms available for owners? No, there are no restrooms at this trailhead.
- Is the park family and kid-friendly? Yes, the park is good for kids and offers safe, paved paths for all ages.
Reviews
This 36-mile trail will take you from Philly into to chester county along the beautiful schuylkill river.
Great trail that is safe, well kept and excellent for cycling, running or walking your dog.
Paved trail to Towpath park or east to Royersford. Lots of parking and the parking lot is not gated, always open.
When the parking lot and last leg of the trail were being constructed last year the trailhead had a ‘closed sign’ posted. They also put barricades up to keep people from parking in the lot. Instead of going to a different trail head, numerous ignorant individuals parked alongside the road by the ‘closed’ trail on old schuylkill road and made a mess out of the grass in doing so. They also left garbage lay all over the place and one person left their broken baby stroller sitting there. People even moved the parking lot barricades and constantly parked in the closed parking lot. Something needs to be done to stop the ignorance and the trashiness that keeps moving into this area. There are crosswalks to use and they have electronic signals with a button to push in order to cross the street safely. Many many times I have sat waiting for a green light at the intersection and as my light turned green pedalcycle people would just cross the street without waiting for a ‘ok to cross’ signal. If people want to cross the road at intersections where electronic signals are available then i would suggest they do so by obeying the law and that is to USE THE SIGNAL and stop walking out in front of traffic. Also, pedal people need to be held accountable for every time they cross the road without first stopping at the end of the trail where its clearly marked with a stop sign. You want to pedal around then learn to obey the laws of the roadm, otherwise sty off the roads. They are nothing but nuisances.
Nice new parking lot had a good spot on the trail 2 mi to Frick’s lock. Handicap accessible and totally paved. No restrooms though